By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Gebeya has announced a strategic
partnership with InterNetX, a European
domain registrar and part of the IONOS Group,
to enable domain registration directly within Gebeya’s digital platforms,
expanding access to online tools for African entrepreneurs, freelancers and
small businesses.
The partnership will integrate InterNetX’s AutoDNS
platform into Gebeya’s ecosystem, allowing users to search, purchase and manage
domain names using local payment methods. The feature will be available through
Gebeya platforms including Jitume AI, an
AI services marketplace, and Dala AI, a
creator studio designed for digital entrepreneurs.
According to the companies, the
initiative is intended to address a persistent barrier within Africa’s growing
digital economy, where many entrepreneurs struggle to secure domain names due
to international credit card requirements and foreign currency payment
restrictions.
Gebeya currently supports more than
90,000 users across its platforms, many of whom have highlighted the difficulty
of purchasing professional domains as a key obstacle to building an online
presence. Through the integration, users will be able to complete domain
registration, SSL provisioning and website setup within a single workflow using
local currencies and mobile money payments.
Gebeya Chief Executive Officer Amadou Daffe said the partnership supports the
company’s broader goal of building a digital infrastructure for Africa’s
service economy and enabling entrepreneurs to establish credible online
identities.
InterNetX Chief Executive Officer Elias Rendón Berger said the collaboration
combines InterNetX’s domain infrastructure with Gebeya’s understanding of
African markets and local payment systems, making it easier for businesses to
launch secure and professional digital platforms.
The
integration will also support Gebeya’s expansion plans as the company works
toward a target of one million subscribers by providing users with a broader
suite of tools to support digital business growth across Africa.
