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.

  • Lessons from Nigeria’s Startup Journey into Francophone Africa

    As a serial entrepreneur, Nigeria was my first real classroom for understanding Africa’s vast and diverse business landscape. The country’s scale, complexity, and entrepreneurial energy taught me invaluable lessons about building resilient businesses. Yet, perhaps the most important lesson was realizing that success in Nigeria does not automatically translate to success elsewhere on the continent—especially…

  • inDrive Seeks Lagos’ First Chief Wahala Officer

    Ride-hailing platform inDrive has launched applications for one of its most unconventional job openings yet—the position of “Chief Wahala Officer” in Lagos. The role, inspired by the popular Nigerian slang term “wahala,” meaning trouble, challenge, or hustle, is designed to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and problem-solving spirit that define everyday life in Nigeria’s commercial capital.…

  • MEXC Launches Combo Feature with 8M USDT Trading Rewards

    Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the launch of its new “Combo” feature alongside the debut of the MEXC Kickoff Fest, a global trading event offering an impressive 8,000,000 USDT prize pool. The initiative is designed to boost user engagement, reward active traders, and create a more interactive trading experience for participants worldwide. At the heart…

  • Kenya’s AI Future: What Ruto’s Talks with Sam Altman Reveal

    Kenya’s growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) came into sharp focus following President William Ruto’s meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The engagement signals more than a diplomatic exchange between a head of state and a technology leader; it reflects Kenya’s determination to position itself as a leading AI hub in Africa and a key…

  • Monnify Hits $18.3B in 2025 as Nigeria’s Digital Payments Surge

    Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with Monnify reporting a remarkable $18.3 billion in transaction value processed in 2025. The milestone highlights the accelerating shift toward cashless payments in Africa’s largest economy, driven by rising smartphone adoption, fintech innovation, and growing consumer trust in digital financial services. Monnify, a payment gateway operated by…

  • South Africa Gets $1B BRICS Loan for City Infrastructure Upgrade

    South Africa has reportedly secured a $1 billion loan backed by BRICS partners to support large-scale infrastructure upgrades across several major cities, marking a significant boost to the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its urban systems and stimulate economic growth. The funding, which is expected to be channeled through multilateral development arrangements associated with the…