Condia Insider: Tower Heist Uganda

In this letter, we explore: CBN cuts interest rates for the first time since COVID, Hiridjee tightens hold on Jumia, faces tower fight in Uganda, South Africa just got chip-blocked.

Condia Insider: Who can climb Trump’s $100k wall?

The new $100K H-1B fee puts a steep price on hiring foreign talent. For African tech workers, it raises questions about access, cost, and where global demand will shift next.

How 10 tech professionals approach money conversations in their careers (Part 2)

In this second part, five African tech professionals share how they approach the long game, managing shifting financial expectations, building value through skills, and finding balance between survival and purpose.

Condia Insider: A new tax push meets old realities

Nigeria will require a Tax ID for all bank and fintech accounts from January 2026, raising questions on access, fintech onboarding, and inclusion.

Condia Insider: ₦600bn in the tax cart

In this letter, we explore: Wema Bank beats the buzzer on CBN’s Capital call, Nigeria collects ₦600 billion from Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix, ARISE lands $700m Saudi boost.

How 10 tech professionals approach money conversations in their careers

How African tech professionals negotiate salaries, research market rates, and build leverage to grow their careers and income.

Condia Insider: Walmart rolls out the mat in South Africa

In this letter, we explore: South Africa introduces a new tax for social media influencers, Walmart to set up shop in South Africa, Bolt is #1 on the App Store, but drivers aren’t riding along.

Condia Insider: One continent, a thousand tax puzzles

African fintechs face fragmented tax policies around the continent. These policies are affecting how digital payments work and how startups expand across borders.

What you didn’t know about Benjamin Dada’s tech career

Benjamin Dada has built a reputation as one of African tech’s most recognisable voices. But behind the milestones lies a story of unexpected turns, tough lessons, and bold career choices.

Condia Insider: Who pays the price for Nigeria’s PoS crackdown?

Nigeria’s PoS geo-tagging rule targets fraud, but higher costs risk excluding small agents and limiting financial access.

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.

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.