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.

  • dLocal partners with inDrive to enable digital ride payments in South Africa

    Global payments platform dLocal has partnered with mobility company inDrive to introduce cashless payment options for ride-hailing services in South Africa, marking a significant step toward expanding digital payment adoption in the country’s transport sector. The collaboration enables inDrive users in South Africa to pay for rides directly through digital channels, reducing reliance on cash…

  • Shiprazor secures $2.65M to improve South Africa’s e-commerce logistics

    South African logistics technology startup Shiprazor has raised $2.65 million in fresh funding to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in African e-commerce: fragmented and inefficient logistics infrastructure. The funding round marks a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to streamline delivery operations for online merchants and improve last-mile fulfillment across the…

  • OPay, CBN drive financial literacy for youths at Global Money Week 2026

    At Global Money Week 2026, OPay partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to strengthen youth financial literacy and promote responsible money management among young Nigerians. The collaboration was spotlighted as part of broader national efforts to equip the next generation with essential financial skills in an increasingly digital economy. Global Money Week, a…

  • PalmPay urges stronger payment infrastructure at PAFON 3.0

    At the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), PalmPay took a leading role in advocating for a stronger, more reliable, and more inclusive payment infrastructure across Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. The fintech company used the platform to highlight persistent gaps in the country’s payment ecosystem and to call for deeper collaboration among regulators, banks, and technology…

  • Union Systems upgrades Kachasi with AI features at an exclusive industry event

    Union Systems has officially unveiled a new set of AI-powered enhancements to its flagship trade finance platform, Kachasi, during an exclusive industry soirée that brought together banking executives, fintech leaders, and corporate clients. The event showcased how artificial intelligence is being embedded into traditional trade finance workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and risk management. The…

  • Technext Spotlight hosts open conversations with fintech leaders

    Spotlight by Technext is an exclusive conversation series designed to bring together leading voices in the fintech ecosystem for candid, no-holds-barred discussions about the future of financial services. The platform focuses on creating a space where industry executives, founders, regulators, and innovators can speak openly about the challenges and opportunities shaping digital finance across Africa…