Is AI Accelerating Tech Layoffs In Africa? 2025 Outlook So Far
Intel Corporation announced plans to cut over 21,000 jobs as part of a strategic overhaul. In 2025, 52,340 tech employees have been laid off from 123 tech companies globally.
Condia Insider: Stripe’s stablecoin rollout skips Africa’s Big Four
Stripe launched stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries, marking a significant step towards mainstream adoption. Ramp introduced stablecoin-powered cards, further integrating stablecoins into everyday financial transactions.
Bumpa Co-founder and CTO, Adetunji Opayele passes away
Adetunji 'TeeJay' Opayele passed away in a car accident on March 5, 2025. Opayele was a law graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University and co-founded Bumpa in 2020.
Meta Launches Llama Impact Grant for African Startups and Researchers
Meta announced the Llama Impact Grant offering $20,000 to startups and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative aims to support innovative projects using Llama to solve regional challenges in health, science, and agriculture.
Faster way to manually share your Instagram business posts on WhatsApp status
Meta has released a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to share Instagram posts directly to their WhatsApp status. The feature is designed to maintain user privacy by keeping phone numbers separate from the WhatsApp experience.
