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.

  • Digital Lending Grows in Kenya

    The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved 25 additional digital loan applications, marking another step in the country’s efforts to regulate the fast-growing digital lending industry. The approvals are expected to expand access to credit while ensuring that licensed lenders operate within established consumer protection and data privacy standards. Digital lending has become an…

  • New PitchHer Programme Supports Founders

    The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in partnership with Wetech and the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, has launched the ₦8.5 million PitchHer Investment Readiness Programme, a new initiative aimed at empowering women-led startups with the skills, mentorship, and funding opportunities needed to scale their businesses. The programme reflects a growing commitment to closing the gender…

  • New Growth Lab for Nigerian Startups

    The iDICE Startup Bridge has officially opened applications for its Growth Lab programme, offering high-potential Nigerian startups an opportunity to accelerate their growth, strengthen their business models, and improve their readiness for investment. The initiative is designed to equip innovative founders with the skills, networks, and strategic support needed to build sustainable businesses that compete…

  • South African AI Tackles Investment Risk

    As businesses and investors navigate an increasingly complex operating environment, access to timely and reliable risk intelligence has become essential. Climate change, environmental regulations, operational disruptions, and infrastructure challenges are reshaping how investment decisions are made. South African technology company Insight Terra is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address these challenges by providing real-time data…

  • Singapore Startup Targets South Africa

    A Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup has announced its expansion into South Africa, marking a significant step in its global growth strategy and underscoring the country’s rising importance as a technology hub for enterprise innovation. The move aims to help businesses modernize finance and procurement operations through AI-driven automation, analytics, and intelligent decision-making. South Africa…

  • No-Code Empowers Startup Innovation

    The rise of no-code technology is changing who gets to build software. Once reserved for experienced developers with years of coding knowledge, software creation is now accessible to entrepreneurs, marketers, designers, and creators with little or no programming experience. Across the world, no-code platforms are empowering professionals to turn ideas into products faster than ever…