TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • The Rules of the Game: Fintech Regulations and Their Impact on African Startups.

    Fintech in Africa is booming — from Lagos to Nairobi, startups are rewriting the way people pay, borrow, and transfer money. But growth in this space is never just about technology; it’s about navigating a regulatory landscape that can either propel or stall innovation. Central banks and financial regulators across Africa have rolled out rules…

  • Ghana Adds Digital Wallet to Ghana Card, Transforming National ID into a Financial Tool.

    Ghana has taken a landmark step in digital innovation by integrating a digital wallet into the Ghana Card, the country’s official national identity document, the National Identification Authority (NIA) announced on 1 April 2026. This move transforms the Ghana Card from a simple identification credential into a multi‑purpose financial instrument capable of supporting payments, withdrawals, online transactions,…

  • MultiChoice Offers $6 DStv Stream Deal as Showmax Shutdown Draws Near.

    MultiChoice, the South Africa‑based entertainment giant, has unveiled a transitional offer for Showmax subscribers as it prepares to wind down the standalone streaming service by 30 April 2026. In a strategic content consolidation move, the company is offering eligible users a heavily discounted subscription to DStv Stream Compact at approximately R99 (~$6) per month for up to…

  • Project BRIDGE: Nigeria Set to Transform Universities into Tech and Innovation Hubs in 2026.

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched Project BRIDGE (Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth in Education), an ambitious initiative designed to turn Nigerian universities into technology and innovation hubs. Slated for implementation in 2026, the project aims to reposition universities from purely academic institutions into centres of research, entrepreneurship, and digital problem-solving, aligning higher…

  • Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License After Crossing $40 Billion in Lifetime Payments.

    Flutterwave has achieved a major regulatory milestone in its evolution from payments processor to full‑service financial infrastructure provider. The company’s Nigerian arm has secured a microfinance banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), marking its first step into regulated banking — including the ability to hold customer deposits and issue loans directly in…

  • Airtel Crosses 650 Million Customers Globally, Becomes World’s Second-Largest Telecom Operator.

    Airtel, officially Bharti Airtel Limited, has crossed a significant milestone: 650 million customers worldwide, positioning itself as the second-largest telecom operator globally by subscriber base, according to data from GSMA Intelligence. The milestone underscores Airtel’s strategic expansion, diversified income sources, and growing influence across both India and Africa. The Indian multinational has built its subscriber…