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.

  • Talksign launches real-time sign language AI in Nigeria

    Talksign, a fast-rising artificial intelligence startup based in Nigeria, has launched a new suite of real-time sign language translation models designed to improve communication between deaf and hearing communities. The announcement marks a significant step in the application of AI for accessibility in Africa, where access to assistive communication technologies has often lagged behind global…

  • Infibranches Powers Last-Mile Clean Energy Access in Nigeria

    Nigeria’s Infibranches is emerging as a notable force in bridging the gap between underserved communities and essential services, particularly in the areas of clean energy access and financial inclusion. By focusing on last-mile customers—those in remote or low-income areas often excluded from traditional infrastructure—Infibranches is helping to reshape how energy and financial services are delivered…

  • PayPal rolls out PayPal USD to 70 markets, including Africa

    PayPal has announced a major expansion of its stablecoin offering, bringing PayPal USD to users in 70 global markets and broadening access in Africa. The move marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deepen its presence in digital currencies and cross-border payments, particularly in regions where access to stable, low-cost financial infrastructure remains…

  • African fintechs target Gulf expansion for growth and funding

    African fintech companies are increasingly turning their attention to the Gulf region as their next major expansion frontier, signaling a new phase of cross-regional financial innovation and investment flows. Driven by strong capital availability, high digital adoption, and supportive regulatory environments, markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain are emerging as…

  • DoctaMob builds healthcare super-app for West Africa access boost

    Togo-based healthtech startup DoctaMob is positioning itself as a potential “super-app” for healthcare access in West Africa, aiming to address long-standing gaps in medical services, affordability, and availability across the region. Founded with the mission of making healthcare more accessible and efficient, the platform is building a digital ecosystem that connects patients, doctors, pharmacies, and…

  • China’s solar panel exports to Africa jump 83% amid rising global demand

    China’s exports of solar panels to Africa have surged by 83% year-on-year, reflecting a sharp rise in global demand for renewable energy solutions and Africa’s accelerating shift toward solar power. The increase highlights both China’s dominant role in the global solar supply chain and Africa’s growing appetite for affordable, off-grid and grid-connected clean energy systems….