Condia Insider: Bamboo opens doors to US markets

In this letter, we explore: Bamboo secures US broker-dealer license, Tyme Group becomes Africa’s latest unicorn, Cassava Technologies secures $90 Million investment

Condia Insider: The blind spots in CBN’s fight against cash hawkers

Will CBN’s ₦150M fine on banks actually tackle Nigeria’s cash crisis, or is it just a temporary fix?

Condia Insider: 248 crypto licenses approved in South Africa

In this letter, we explore: PalmPay and Jumia’s strategic alliance, Access bank acquires Bidvest in $159 million deal, South Africa’s regulator approves 248 crypto licenses.

Condia Insider: What’s driving the Naira’s comeback

The naira gained 8% last week, but what caused this appreciation?

Condia Insider: Moove on its way to the US

In this letter, we explore: Bitcoin’s bull run and Africa’s crypto ambition, Moove partners with Waymo for US expansion, Starlink achieves direct-to-cell satellite connectivity.

Condia Insider: Next African fintech M&A?

The stories are: HUB2's $8.5M Series A, TalentQL's expansion of AltSchool to Europe, more fintechs comply with stamp duty in Nigeria

Condia Insider: Big growth, massive loss for Interswitch

Interswitch’s latest financial report is a tale of contrasts: soaring revenues and unexpected losses.

Condia Insider: Temu’s bold step into Nigeria’s eCommerce market

In this letter, we explore; Temu’s big entry to Nigeria, Namibia orders Starlink to cease all operations, M-Kopa to hit 400m revenue by year-end.

Condia Insider: Why mobile internet growth is stalling

Mobile internet growth is slowing down worldwide, with Africa at the center of the challenge.

Condia Insider: Egypt’s move for safer digital payments

In this letter, we explore; Bitcoin rally continues, nears $100k, Egypt's Central Bank to implement card tokenisation, Starlink halts Nigerian orders

Condia Insider: Ethiopia’s big move to cashless payment

In this letter, we explore: Jumia faces a tough third quarter, Nigeria’s telecom sector push towards tariff hike, Ethiopia mandates standard QR code for digital payments.

Condia Insider: What Techstars exit means for African startups

Techstars has ended its Lagos accelerator program, closing out a two-year run of investing in early-stage African startups. While this signals the end of its physical presence in Nigeria, Techstars plans to keep supporting African founders through its global network. But this exit leaves a big question