Victory Emmanuel

Victory Emmanuel covers consumer technology and trends at Condia, specialising in SEO and coverage of smartphones, while also writing regularly about startups in Africa. When not writing, she dabbles in TV. You can reach her at victory(@)condia(dot)com.
Consumer Tech

10 things to love on the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra Android flagship phone

At a glance, this phone looks exactly like its predecessor. Let's find out what’s new.

Crypto

Post-hype cycle, here are ten memecoins to watch for a breakout in 2025

This information is subject to change without notice, especially if the market suddenly gets smarter. Use it at your own risk.

Financial Services

Kenyan loan app Whitepath fined $2,000 for privacy violations and harassment

Since its 2019 launch, this marks the company's second privacy violation penalty.

Funding

ORA Technologies bags $1.9M to expand Morocco’s consumer tech ecosystem

With 92.2% internet penetration and 54.9 million mobile connections, Morocco is ripe for fintech growth. ORA Technologies’ $4.4M funding and 300K downloads signal investor confidence in local tech.

AI

The complete starter pack to hosting Deepseek R1 chatbot locally (CodeGPT, Ollama and LM Studio setups)

This guide shows you how to take advantage of open-source AI to design your own private and flexible chatbot.

Fintech

$45B fintech giant Revolut sets sights on South Africa

Since 2016, South Africa has granted only three digital banking licenses, raising questions about the challenges Revolut may encounter despite its global footprint.

News

EMOSIM and Tata Communications enable borderless eSIM access for Nigerian travelers

The EMOSIM Travel eSIM promises to provide digital onboarding and real-time support for your adventures in the UK, US, and Canada.

Consumer Tech

Faster way to manually share your Instagram business posts on WhatsApp status

Creators and business owners, tap in. See how to get your Instagram posts seen on WhatsApp contacts easily.

Startup Life

Here’s how forward-thinking tech companies are building inclusive workplaces for women in 2025

Lessons from thriving workplaces with concrete strategies that are creating real change in the future of work and retaining women in tech.

News

Coinbase Wallet integrates Onboard P2P for KYC-free crypto in Nigeria

This partnership advances Coinbase's 'Go Broad, Go Deep' strategy, creating a regulatory-compliant way to serve Nigeria's growing cryptocurrency market.

Consumer Tech

Spending $170 more on the iPhone 16E gets you these eight upgrades from SE 2022

Apple's approach to budget-friendly phones has changed. The iPhone 16E starts at ₦911,688, while the older SE 2022 model is ₦450,000.

Consumer Tech

iPhone 16 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro face-off: Which compact Pro should you buy in 2025?

Apple and Google finally gave compact phone lovers a nod, with the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro.

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