Mastercard deepens Africa strategy with Smile ID investment and partnership

Mastercard’s investment in Smile ID strengthens the global payments giant's Africa strategy. Here is what you need to know.

Kuda CEO outlines three rules for taking Nigerian fintech cross border

Kuda CEO Babs Ogundeyi outlines trust, credibility, and cultural export as key strategies for Nigerian fintechs to scale internationally.

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.

The platform turning African debates into profit

GistPool, a Nigerian startup, is transforming Africa’s cultural debates into money by creating a marketplace where everyday opinions become tradable assets.

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.

DNI Pay: The Nigerian fintech that wants to become the Zelle for Africa

“We want people to recall this product as Zelle for Africa," says Olayinka Olaoye, Founder and CEO.

Exclusive: Collect Africa shuts down to make way for Stablecoin-focused Autospend

“We realised there’s a much larger opportunity to solve a global problem,” said Abraham Ojes, co-founder of Collect Africa.

African startups raised $1.2 billion in H1 2025 as funding rebounds

African startups raised $1.2 billion in the first half of the year. This is an 86% increase over the same period last year (H1 2024). 

EXCLUSIVE: Midddleman is raising a six-figure pre-seed to dominate global trade

“We hope to use the funds to hire for some key roles, launch campaigns for user acquisition, and build new products for our users,” Cofounder Omolara Sanni said.

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.

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.

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.