Jesutofunmi Adedoyin Adedoyin

Cleantech takes the lead as African startups raise $469.9 million in Q1 2025

African startup funding reached $469.9 million in Q1 2025. Cleantech overtook fintech as the most-funded sector, highlighting investor interest in sustainable innovation over traditional African fintech bets.

Verve expands global reach with Temu, challenging Jumia’s stronghold

Verve cardholders across Africa can now shop on Temu and pay in local currency, expanding e-commerce options.

Condia Insider: Who’s winning the AI infrastructure race?

The AI race isn’t just about smarter models; it's also about who controls the hardware and infrastructure. Here’s how big players are securing their dominance.

Level Up: How Obasola Akintola built his design career through visibility

Obasola Akintola shares his journey from church visuals to brand design at Cowrywise, highlighting persistence, creativity, and the power of visibility in the design industry.

How Wale Ayandiran defiled all odds to build a global tech career

Wale Ayandiran’s journey from a self-taught developer in Nigeria to leading engineering teams and building AI-driven solutions in the UK showcases resilience, innovation, and impact in the global tech industry.

Vendease restructures employee salaries, seeks fresh funding

Vendease has restructured employee salaries, shifting to performance-based pay while seeking fresh funding. The Nigerian foodtech startup aims to cut costs and drive profitability.

Sycamore secures SEC licence, appoints new asset management head

Sycamore secures an SEC fund management licence and appoints Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola to lead its asset management arm.

Condia Insider: How Nigerian artistes are cashing out on Spotify

Nigerian artists made a record-breaking ₦58 billion ($37.7 million) from Spotify in 2024, more than double last year’s earnings.

South Africa’s VAT to increase in phases, reaching 16% by 2026

South Africa will increase VAT to 16% by 2026, with a phased hike starting in May 2025 to boost revenue.

Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures invest in Tunisia’s Juridoc for African expansion

Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures invest in Tunisia’s Juridoc.tn to drive its expansion into the OHADA region, boosting LegalTech innovation across Africa.

Condia Insider: Flutterwave gets another green light in Ghana

In this letter, we explore: Flutterwave secures approval for inward remittance service in Ghana, Elon Musk blames Ukraine for cyberattack on X, South Africa is thinking about e-voting.

Condia Insider: Is Africa ready for contactless payment?

Despite new fintech innovations and regulatory backing, contactless payments in Africa still face hurdles like poor infrastructure, security concerns, and a strong cash culture. Can they truly take off this time?