Condia Insider: The startup that knocked OpenAI off the top spot

Defence tech firm Anduril beats OpenAI to top CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list. See how AI-powered startups are dominating, raising record funding, and changing the face of innovation across industries.

Condia Insider: Moniepoint faces lawsuit

In this letter, we explore: Ex-Moniepoint executive drags fintech unicorn to court, SEC warns Nigerians against CBEX again, DHL drops $575M to level up healthcare logistics in Africa & the Middle East.

Condia Insider: 5x returns for this VC firm

In this letter, we explore: Silverbacks cashes out of OmniRetail, South Africa’s Telkom mobile grows by 10%, Salus Cloud raises $3.7M to expand Software delivery in Africa.

Condia Insider: What’s Apple revealing at WWDC 2025?

Apple’s WWDC 2025 begins today, with expected announcements on software updates, developer tools, and the latest developments in Apple’s AI strategy.

Condia Insider: dLocal goes local

In this letter, we explore: dLocal to acquire AZA Finance in $150 million deal, Fincra bags Tanzanian licence as it expands East African presence, South Africa seizes Starlink kits.

Condia Insider: Africa’s non-tech fastest growing companies

Africa’s fastest-growing companies in 2025 aren’t all startups and SaaS. Non-tech businesses. like hospitals, hotels, radio stations, and manufacturers, also made the list.

Condia Insider: Stripe’s stablecoin rollout skips Africa’s Big Four

Stripe launches stablecoin support in 100+ countries, but skips Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt due to unclear crypto regulations.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

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.

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.

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?