Rayda, Vista, Elloe AI, and 10 others named to 2025 Startup Battlefield 200

13 African startups have been selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, highlighting Africa’s growing influence in global innovation.

Condia Insider: Green passport, red alert 🚨

In this letter, we explore: Nigerian government increases passport fees by 100%, T2mobile signs multi-million dollar Huawei deal for network upgrade, Access Holdings picks Innocent Ike as new Group CEO.

BREAKING: South Africa’s ACH, BankservAfrica rebrands to PayInc SA

BankservAfrica, South Africa's 53-year-old money movement backbone, rebrands to PayInc SA.

Nigerian passport fees hit ₦200,000 as FG implements second hike in a year

The latest fee hike creates a pricing gap between domestic and diaspora applications, with 10-year documents now costing ₦200,000 locally versus $230 overseas.

Access Holdings installs Ike as group CEO in 48-hour leadership overhaul

It comes just 24 hours after Roosevelt Ogbonna stepped down from his position as a non-executive director at the holding company to focus solely on his role as CEO of Access Bank Plc

Why you might want to skip the Pixel 10 phone (And what Apple and Samsung got right)

Does Google's Pixel 10 AI breakthroughs finally justify upgrading from your Pixel 7?

How to leverage AI in marketing to boost retention and revenue for your fintech app

Beverly Ezebuike discusses how fintech startups can leverage GenAI for their marketing to boost retention and revenue.

What African tech leaders look out for when hiring: Insights from 5 industry experts

Five industry experts share their best tips on tech hiring in Africa. Learn what employers value, the mistakes that hold candidates back, and how to stand out for top roles.

Ogbonna steps down from Access Holdings board after three years

One of his most significant recent achievements includes spearheading the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the KCB Group

T2 Mobile gains 200,000 new subscribers immediately after major rebrand 

T2 Mobile, formerly 9mobile, adds 200,000+ new subscribers after its rebrand, even as MTN, Airtel, and Glo lost users in July 2025.

NDPC suspects Chams, Moniepoint and 1367 others of non-compliance with Data Protection Act, issues Notice

NDPC data privacy probe puts Moniepoint, Etranzact, Chams, and 1366 others under the microscope with potential fines up to 2% of revenue

Nigeria mandates POS geotagging, placing a 60-day test on fintechs

While the move may disrupt informal operators, it’s expected to strengthen trust in digital payments and improve traceability across Nigeria’s financial system.