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.

  • Paystack Brings Bank Transfers to Checkout

    Paystack is expanding its partnership with PesaLink to make bank transfers a more seamless part of the online checkout experience for businesses and their customers. The move is expected to strengthen payment options for merchants operating in Kenya while giving consumers another convenient way to complete digital transactions. Bank transfers remain an important payment method…

  • South African Startup Unveils 10M-Token AI Model

    South Africa-founded artificial intelligence startup Refiant AI has launched Protea, a new suite of large language models designed to process up to 10 million tokens in a single prompt. The launch places the young company among a growing group of AI developers seeking to push the boundaries of how much information models can understand and…

  • VOVE ID Boosts Compliance for African Startups

    Moroccan digital identity and compliance technology company VOVE ID has launched a new compliance readiness program designed to help African startups prepare for the regulatory and operational requirements that come with scaling their businesses. The initiative highlights the growing importance of compliance as startups expand across borders and enter increasingly regulated markets. For many African…

  • Acumen Secures $90M for Climate-Smart Farming.

    Acumen has raised an additional $90 million for its climate-resilient agriculture investment strategy, strengthening efforts to support farmers and agricultural businesses across Africa as climate change continues to threaten food production and rural livelihoods. The fundraising highlights the growing interest in financing solutions that can improve agricultural productivity while helping vulnerable communities adapt to increasingly…

  • LemFi, BVNK Boost Stablecoin Payments

    LemFi and BVNK have announced a partnership aimed at improving cross-border payments for diaspora communities by using stablecoins to strengthen the infrastructure behind international money transfers. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in global finance, as fintech companies increasingly explore blockchain-based settlement systems to make remittances faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Diaspora payments are…

  • Gift Card Trading Booms in Nigeria.

    Gift card trading has become an increasingly popular digital asset activity in Nigeria, giving millions of people a way to convert unwanted or unused gift cards into cash. As the country’s digital economy continues to expand, platforms such as StockHut are helping users understand how the market works and why gift cards have become a…