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.

  • Absa Kenya Commits $23M Annually to Digital Banking Transformation

    Absa Bank Kenya is set to spend up to $23.2 million (about KSh 3 billion) every year on technology as it accelerates its shift toward fully digital banking, underscoring how traditional lenders in Kenya are adapting to a rapidly changing financial landscape dominated by mobile and online transactions. The investment forms part of the bank’s…

  • Breet Launches $10K Grant to Support African Startup Innovators

    African fintech platform Breet has announced a $10,000 grant aimed at supporting African innovators building solutions in payments, crypto, and digital finance, reinforcing its push to deepen the continent’s startup ecosystem beyond its core trading services. The initiative is designed to identify early- and growth-stage founders solving real-world problems in financial infrastructure and digital commerce….

  • Digital Infrastructure Is Redefining Healthcare in Nigeria

    Nigeria’s healthcare system is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, with digital infrastructure increasingly becoming as important as physical hospitals in shaping the country’s future of care. While hospitals remain essential for treatment, the growing role of technology is redefining how Nigerians access, manage, and experience healthcare services. For years, Nigeria’s healthcare sector has faced…

  • AI-Powered HR Tools Are Fixing Africa’s Hiring Challenges

    Africa’s human resources sector has long struggled with inefficiencies that slow down hiring, increase operational costs, and limit access to skilled talent across borders. From fragmented recruitment systems to unreliable employee verification processes, companies across the continent often face delays that make scaling difficult. Now, a new wave of digital HR solutions is beginning to…

  • Google Picks 4 Nigerian Startups for Africa Accelerator Cohort 10

    Google has selected four Nigerian startups—Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, and Termii for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence in Africa’s artificial intelligence and fintech ecosystem. The announcement was made as part of a wider selection of 15 startups across the continent, chosen from nearly 2,600 applications,…

  • Nigeria Links Banks and Telecoms to Fight Digital Fraud

    Nigeria has taken a major step in its fight against digital fraud, with banks now gaining access to telecom data under a new regulatory partnership aimed at strengthening financial security. The initiative, driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission, introduces a system that allows financial institutions to verify mobile number…