Tag: Africa tech

Meta ends Sama deal; 1,100 Kenyan jobs lost as AI takes over

Meta drops Sama, leaving 1,100 Kenyan workers facing layoffs

Meta Platforms is ending its contract with Kenyan outsourcing firm Sama, a decision that will leave more than 1,100 people out of work and reshape how the company manages content moderation in Africa. The move marks a shift for the Facebook owner as it leans more on artificial intelligence to police harmful content, reducing its reliance on large teams of…

Oluwatosin Alao April 17, 2026

Delta40 says it was created to address structural imbalances in Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

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Delta40 raises $20 million to fund Africa’s innovators

Delta40 has raised $20 million to support its integrated venture studio and fund, marking one of the continent’s first institutional raises that combines venture building with early-stage capital. The firm says the model pairs investment with hands-on operational support, working alongside founders from idea stage through scale. The approach is designed to address persistent funding and execution gaps facing African…

Oluwatosin Alao February 13, 2026