A technology company known for developing social media platforms and AI technologies, including the Llama models.
Layoffs abroad, opportunities back at home? What African tech talent should do next
164,271 jobs have been lost in 435 layoffs in the tech industry so far in 2026. Major companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have announced significant layoffs, impacting thousands of employees.
Starlink freezes new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties
Starlink has frozen new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties due to network capacity issues. The company has attracted 24,999 active subscribers since its launch in July 2023.
South Africa-founded Refiant AI raises $5 million to build leaner AI models
Refiant AI closed a $5 million seed round led by VoLo Earth Ventures to enhance its AI model compression platform. The startup's technology can compress a 120-billion-parameter model to run on a standard laptop with just 12GB of RAM, retaining 95-99% of its original performance.
From Trading Floors to Fintech: Mimi Kufour’s Path To Being Chief Operating Officer at KoinKoin
Mimi Kufuor is leading operations at KoinKoin, an Africa-focused cryptocurrency exchange. Ghana is finalizing its licensing regime for virtual asset providers, marking a significant shift in the industry.
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi and journalist clash over alleged defamatory tweets
Ezra Olubi issued a pre-action notice demanding ₦140 million from David Hundeyin for alleged defamation. Hundeyin's tweets compared Olubi to Sean Combs, alleging a 'God complex' and drug addiction.
