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.

  • Kenya accelerates crypto oversight as Central Bank of Kenya prepares new compliance hires

    Kenya’s push to regulate its fast-growing cryptocurrency sector is entering a critical phase, as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) ramps up hiring for specialised crypto compliance roles ahead of the rollout of new rules. The move signals a shift from cautious observation to active oversight in one of Africa’s most dynamic digital finance markets….

  • Dodai secures $13M to scale Ethiopia’s EV battery-swapping network

    Ethiopia-based electric mobility startup Dodai has secured $13 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the expansion of its battery-swapping network and electric vehicle (EV) operations across the country. The funding round consists of $8 million in equity and $5 million in debt, with backing from a mix of international investors, including Value…

  • Rack Centre moves to bridge Nigeria’s data centre skills gap

    Rack Centre, a leading Lagos-based data infrastructure provider, has announced plans to train a new generation of engineers as Nigeria grapples with a growing shortage of skilled data centre professionals. The initiative reflects a broader industry challenge, where rapid digital expansion is outpacing the availability of qualified technical talent. The company’s structured training programme is…

  • Botswana Tech Fund backs startups beyond Africa’s VC hotspots

    Across Africa’s rapidly evolving startup landscape, capital often clusters in a handful of familiar hubs—Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Cairo. Yet beyond these well-trodden ecosystems lie emerging markets brimming with untapped potential. Botswana Tech Fund is positioning itself precisely in that gap, betting on overlooked founders and underfunded ideas in regions where traditional venture capital…

  • MAX hits 20,000 driver-owners milestone in Africa mobility push

    The program, often referred to as MAX Marks, is designed to allow drivers to transition from gig workers into asset owners. Through structured financing, savings plans, and vehicle ownership schemes, drivers are able to gradually acquire stakes in the motorcycles, tricycles, and vehicles they operate. This model addresses one of the biggest challenges in Africa’s…

  • GIGM launches super app to unify travel and logistics services

    GIG Mobility is accelerating its digital transformation with the rollout of a unified super app designed to consolidate all transport services into a single platform. The move marks a significant step in the company’s ambition to simplify mobility across Nigeria by integrating intercity travel, ride-hailing, logistics, and ancillary travel services into one seamless user experience….