Welcome to DALA Africa

We are an agile organization with a mission to position Africa to benefit from the opportunities arising from the ongoing digital revolution. We achieve this by providing thought leadership backed by research, organizing convening platforms to share experiences, promoting knowledge exchange and investment, and accelerating the growth and maturity of innovation ecosystems around selected social and economic sectors.

Who we are

Dala Africa is operated by NIQENT INVESTMENT LIMITED.

At DALA Africa, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the world through collaboration. Collaboration is key to driving innovation, knowledge transfer, and capacity building.

That’s why we bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, from governments and policy makers to corporate organizations and start-ups, to create a vibrant ecosystem of digital transformation in Africa.

What we do

Convenings & Communities

Demand & influence engine

Flagship summits, leadership forums, curated communities, investor & policy dialogues

→ Builds trust, partnerships, pipelines

Content, Media & Knowledge Platforms

Narrative & IP engine

Reports, indices, podcasts, documentaries, data stories, thought leadership

→ Shapes discourse, builds authority, monetisable IP

Advisory & Consulting

Revenue & credibility engine

Strategy, policy advisory, ecosystem design, programme delivery

→ Predictable income, deep institutional impact

Venture Building & Talent Platforms

Impact & growth engine

Fellowships, venture studios, founder acceleration, ecosystem academies

→ Creates companies, jobs, long-term equity value

Investment & Capital Platforms

Scale & sustainability engine

Thematic funds, angel syndicates, SPVs, blended-finance vehicles

→ Mobilises capital, generates carry, scales impact

Africa Smart Cities
Investment Summit 2026

Africa HealthTech
Summit 2026

Resources

AFRICAN SMART CITY INDEX 2024

AHTS2025 REPORT

AFRICAN SMART CITY INDEX 2023

AFRICAN SMART CITIES INVESTMENT SUMMIT