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In most companies, software is still built around the logic that work is broken into steps, passed through systems, and tracked by people. Kenyan AI startup Lua thinks that logic is becoming obsolete. The Nairobi-based startup has raised $5.8 million (about KES 748m) in seed funding to expand a platform for building AI “agents,” software systems designed not to assist employees, but to carry out entire business processes end-to-end. Norrsken22 led the round, with participation from Y Combinator, Flourish Ventures, P1 Ventures, and Enza Capital. Lua’s pitch reveals a shift in enterprise AI. After nearly five years of chatbots, copilots, and productivity tools embedded in existing systems, some startups are now betting on software that performs work rather than supporting it. Founded in 2023, the startup provides a platform that allows organisations to create and deploy autonomous agents that can handle multi-step workflows such as customer onboarding, loan processing, and claims management, while operating through existing business channels like Slack, WhatsApp, and email. “We’re in the race to shape how human-agent collaboration gets defined globally,” says co-founder Lorcan O’Cathain. “Organisations will be blends of humans and AI agents collaborating.” From assistance to execution Enterprise software has long been designed around decomposition. For example, a customer application is split into verification, risk assessment, approval, and onboarding. Each step sits in a different system or team. Even where automation exists, it tends to optimise within those boundaries rather than remove them. Lua argues that AI changes the constraint that made that structure necessary. Its platform allows companies to build agents that can take a request—for example, a loan application—and carry it through multiple stages without being handed off from system to system. The agent collects data, checks conditions, applies rules, and escalates only when uncertainty is high. The company’s systems operate through existing business channels, including WhatsApp, email, and voice, rather than requiring firms to adopt new interfaces. In early deployments in Kenya, most use cases sit in financial services, where manual processing delays are a persistent operational constraint. Some Kenyan banks take 3 to 5 days on average to process unsecured retail loans, with manual KYC checks and document verification driving most delays “One of the most valuable skills someone will have will be the ability to manage agents and help improve them,” O’Cathain says. In his view, the boundary between technical and non-technical teams is blurring as agents take on execution-heavy work across functions. Already, early users are experimenting with small teams supervising large numbers of agents—in some cases, 1–3 people coordinating “10+ agents”—or structuring agents as the core of the product itself. “It’s exciting to see how many small teams across the continent are looking to scale their business with agents,” he says. For now, most enterprise AI tools remain assistive: summarising documents, drafting responses, or generating code suggestions, with platforms from Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services leading that layer, while automation firms like UiPath extend existing workflows. Lua is targeting a more ambitious threshold: systems that can reliably complete structured business processes with minimal human input, a model that could appeal to Kenyan companies still dealing with manual back-office operations and fragmented systems. “A year or two ago, AI could summarise documents and generate text, but it couldn’t reliably execute multi-step workflows with real business logic,” O’Cathain says. “That changed fast.” He argues that this shift is already reshaping corporate adoption patterns. A recent study by PwC suggests 79% of US companies are now actively exploring AI integration, though most remain in early deployment phases. For Lua, the opportunity lies in moving those experiments from augmentation to execution. The company describes its platform as turning “an LLM into a fully functioning employee inside your org chart,” a framing that reflects how quickly AI is being mapped onto organisational structures rather than just tools. Humans remain Despite the language of autonomy, Lua’s system is not designed to operate without people. It is structured around handoffs, where agents escalate cases that fall outside confidence thresholds or regulatory boundaries. Human staff remains responsible for oversight, exception handling, and final approval in sensitive workflows. That design reflects both technical constraints and sector requirements. In banking and insurance, full automation is still difficult to reconcile with compliance obligations and risk management frameworks. But even partial delegation changes how work is organised. Instead of employees processing individual cases, early users describe shifting towards supervising multiple automated processes at once, monitoring exceptions, correcting errors, and refining system behaviour. In effect, the unit of work moves from execution to oversight. Lua’s approach has been shaped by its environment as much as its technology. In Kenya, enterprise software adoption is driven by immediate operational pain rather than long-term transformation narratives. That has pushed the company towards use cases where outcomes are measurable, such as faster onboarding, shorter approval cycles, and reduced manual queues. O’Cathain says it has also influenced product design. Rather than replacing existing systems, Lua integrates with tools businesses already use, particularly messaging platforms that dominate day-to-day operations, such as WhatsApp and Facebook. The company says it also gives clients direct control over their agents, a choice it believes is important in markets where trust in software vendors is still evolving.
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Table of contents When and where you can buy the OPPO Find X9 Ultra How OPPO is positioning the device Features of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra Price and availability OPPO unveiled the Find X9 Ultra on April 21, 2026, at a launch event in Chengdu, China. The event was co-branded with Hasselblad, the Swedish camera company whose cameras were the first to go to the moon and have long been synonymous with professional image quality. OPPO and Hasselblad have partnered since 2022 on camera tuning, colour science, and shooting modes for the Find X series. The launch event was tagged “OPPO x Hasselblad Imaging New Product Launch.” This OPPO launch stands out from previous ones for one reason: this is the first time an Ultra-tier Find X phone is going on sale outside China. Every previous Ultra model, including the Find X8 Ultra from 2025, was limited to China. The X9 Ultra changes that. OPPO is taking it to the UK, Europe, India, and most global markets from May 2026. When and where you can buy the OPPO Find X9 Ultra Availability differs by region: China: on sale from April 24, 2026 UK and Europe: On sale from May 8, 2026, through OPPO UK and Currys India: confirmed for May 2026, with pricing to be announced at a dedicated India event United States: No official release is planned How OPPO is positioning the device OPPO is selling the Find X9 Ultra as a photography flagship, not a general all-rounder. The official tagline is “Your Next Camera.” In China, the marketing leans even harder into the Hasselblad connection with the line “Optics Supreme, Pocket Hasselblad.” OPPO’s SVP and Chief Product Officer Pete Lau described the phone as “the biggest breakthrough in OPPO imaging history.” Elvis Zhou, CEO of OPPO Europe, added that the “Ultra label must be earned.” The phone enters a competitive space against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and the Vivo X300 Ultra in Western and global markets. The Find X Ultra line so far The Ultra sub-brand has existed since OPPO moved its top-tier phone from “Pro” to “Ultra”: Find X7 Ultra (January 2024): China-only. First Hasselblad-partnered Ultra. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, quad camera. Find X8 Ultra (April 2025): China-only. Snapdragon 8 Elite, 1.0-inch main sensor, 6,100 mAh battery, dual periscopes at 3x and 6x. Find X9 Ultra (April 2026): First Ultra sold globally. Dual 200 MP sensors, 10x periscope, 7,050 mAh battery. Image source: The Tech Chap on YouTube Features of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra All specifications below come from OPPO’s official product spec page, the OPPO press release, and OPPO’s launch coverage. Display Panel: 6.82-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Resolution: QHD+ 3168 x 1440 pixels at 510 ppi Refresh rate: adaptive 1 to 120 Hz, with 144 Hz available in supported games Touch sampling: up to 300 Hz Brightness: 800 nits typical, 1,800 nits high brightness mode, 3,600 nits peak HDR PWM dimming: 2,160 Hz with a minimum brightness of 1 nit (easy on the eyes in the dark) Colour: 10-bit, 1.07 billion colours, 100% DCI-P3 coverage HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Other: “X3″ flagship luminescent material, pixel-level gamma correction Camera system The cameras are built in partnership with Hasselblad under what OPPO calls the New-Generation Hasselblad Master Camera System. There are five sensors at the back and one at the front. Here is the full rear camera breakdown: Front camera: 50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.4, 90-degree field of view, 5P lens, autofocus. Video Rear: 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60, and 120 fps; 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps; 1080p up to 240 fps slow motion; 720p up to 480 fps slow motion Front: 4K at 30 and 60 fps; 1080p at 30 and 60 fps Optical zoom recording up to 10x; digital zoom up to 30x New O-Log2 log format with real-time LUT preview, LUT burn-in, ACES professional colour management, and custom 3D LUT imports Every rear lens can record 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision; 8K at 30 fps is available on both 200 MP sensors Shooting modes and AI camera features The camera app covers a wide range of modes: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Slow Motion, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Sticker, Hasselblad XPAN, Hasselblad Hi-Res, Underwater, Hasselblad Master Mode (which includes True Detail, Natural Colour, and nine film styles), Hypertext, Doc Scanner, Pro Video, and Hasselblad Teleconverter mode. LUMO imaging technology OPPO introduced a feature called LUMO, an internal optical zoom technology that quadruples pixel count at 2x and 6x zoom ranges. The goal is to deliver 8K-quality images across what OPPO calls the “holy trinity” of focal lengths. Optional camera accessories Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit: An integrated-grip case with a two-stage shutter and zoom dial, a 300 mm teleconverter lens (adding roughly 13x optical zoom), a 67 mm filter adapter, lens hood, Hasselblad strap, and a carrying case. TILTA KHRONOS Kit: Professional ND filters, manual focus handles, and an internal HDMI output for multi-camera shoots. Performance Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm, model SM8850-AC) CPU: 8-core (2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L at 4.6 GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M at 3.62 GHz) GPU: Adreno 840 at 1,200 MHz RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5X (standard global) or 16 GB LPDDR5X (top global variant) Storage: UFS 4.1; 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB in China; 512 GB or 1 TB globally Thermals: OPPO’s encapsulated thermal unit, with the Tide Engine software managing frame rates at 144 Hz in supported games Battery and charging Capacity: 7,050 mAh silicon-carbon battery, branded by OPPO as the “Glacier Battery” Wired charging: 100 W SUPERVOOC (also compatible with 80 W SUPERVOOC, 18 W PD, 18 W QC, and 55 W PPS) Wireless charging: 50 W AIRVOOC Reverse wireless charging: 10 W OPPO claims up to 31 hours of YouTube playback on a single charge Design and build Dimensions: approximately 163.16 x 76.97 mm
Read MoreNigeria is moving to overhaul its Internet infrastructure over the next three years as demand for connectivity outgrows the limits of its current addressing system. Nigeria still relies heavily on an older Internet system, Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), that limits how many devices can connect, even as millions of people come online and data use surges. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is now pushing for a transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), the latest global standard for identifying and routing devices, designed to replace the ageing IPv4 system, which has been in use since the 1980s. Nigeria’s shift to a new Internet standard comes as demand for data continues to surge. In January 2026, total Internet consumption reached 1.39 million terabytes (TB), a 38.4% jump from the previous year. Moving to the new standard will determine whether Nigeria can sustain reliable connectivity, support new technologies, and keep pace with a digital economy that is rapidly outgrowing its existing limits. To drive the plan, the NCC inaugurated the Nigerian IPv6 Council, which will bring together government agencies, telecom operators, and private companies to speed up the transition. “The inauguration of this Council is a national statement that Nigeria is ready to lead in the next chapter of the global Internet,” Aminu Maida, NCC Executive Vice Chairman, said at the launch on Thursday. Nigeria’s adoption of IPv6 is still around 5%, far behind emerging countries like Saudi Arabia, India and Gabon, where usage has crossed 40%. Meanwhile, the older system, IPv4, has run out of new addresses, making it harder to support the rapid growth of smartphones, apps, and connected devices. That constraint is becoming more visible as demand for Internet connectivity grows. The expansion of 5G networks, the proliferation of connected devices, and the rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are placing increasing strain on legacy infrastructure. IPv6, with its vastly larger address capacity and more efficient routing, is seen as critical to sustaining that growth. “IPv6 is a necessity for national competitiveness, security, and economic sovereignty,” Maida said, pointing to the risks of falling further behind in a global digital economy that is rapidly standardising around the protocol. However, the transition is not straightforward. While global IPv6 adoption has reached 45.5%, several technical barriers remain. Devices running only IPv6 cannot directly communicate with IPv4-only servers, forcing organisations to operate both protocols simultaneously. This dual-stack approach adds complexity that many IT teams are reluctant to manage. But the transition is not simple. Most networks still run on a mix of old and new systems. Because IPv6-only devices cannot directly communicate with IPv4-only servers, organisations are forced to operate both at once. This “dual-stack” approach keeps systems running but adds cost and technical complexity that many teams are slow to adopt. There are also security challenges. Many modern devices come with IPv6 enabled by default, which can create blind spots if organisations are only monitoring older IPv4 traffic. In some cases, data can bypass existing security controls entirely. At the same time, IPv6’s longer and more complex address format makes configuration harder, increasing the risk of errors and misaligned security policies. Coordinating Nigeria’s IPv6 rollout To manage these risks and speed up adoption, the newly inaugurated council is expected to play a central coordinating role. Originally set up in 2014 as part of the IPv6 Forum, its mandate has now shifted from advocacy to execution. The council’s core task is to deliver a national deployment strategy with clear timelines, including a pathway to move Nigeria into the ranks of Africa’s leading adopters within three years. The council will also track progress through quarterly reporting and an annual national review. It is also expected to close the skills gap by working with the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), universities, and professional bodies to train a new pipeline of IPv6-certified engineers. A key part of the strategy is to use the government as a lead adopter. Ministries, departments, and agencies are expected to migrate their networks, websites, and digital services to IPv6-compatible systems, either through dual-stack configurations or fully native deployments. The goal is to create demand signals that ripple through the broader ecosystem. The council will also engage telecom operators, Internet service providers, data centres, and financial institutions to remove barriers to deployment and encourage private investment. This includes advising the NCC on incentives, procurement standards, and regulatory frameworks that could accelerate adoption.
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