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.

  • Maminda Agri-Fintech Supports Rural Farmers in Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector remains the backbone of rural livelihoods, yet smallholder farmers continue to face persistent barriers in accessing finance, reliable advisory services, and stable markets. Maminda Agri-Fintech is emerging as a digital solution designed to close these gaps by combining financial technology with agricultural support tools tailored to the realities of small-scale farming. At…

  • Pulse and OTM Strengthen Digital Advertising

    Global mobile advertising company Out There Media (OTM) and media and technology company Pulse have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping the digital advertising landscape across emerging markets. By combining their respective strengths in mobile advertising technology, audience engagement, and content distribution, the two companies hope to create a powerful ecosystem that delivers more…

  • A Soweto Startup’s AI Healthcare Breakthrough

    What began as a small technology venture selling consumer gadgets has evolved into one of South Africa’s most promising artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare startups. Based in Soweto, the company’s transformation reflects a growing trend among African entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve pressing social challenges rather than simply building consumer products. Initially, the startup…

  • Stabyl Raises $2.7M to Power Africa’s FX Infrastructure

    Stabyl, a fintech startup focused on foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border settlement infrastructure, has officially emerged from stealth mode after securing $2.7 million in funding to accelerate the development of its liquidity platform for Africa. The company aims to solve one of the continent’s biggest financial challenges: fragmented foreign exchange markets, slow settlements, and the…

  • WapiPay expands into Canada after securing a money services licence

    Kenyan cross-border payments fintech WapiPay has taken a major step in its international expansion by entering the Canadian market after securing a Money Services Business (MSB) licence from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). The approval marks a significant milestone for the Nairobi-based company as it pushes deeper into North America’s…

  • OPay powers Nigeria’s emerging digital financial infrastructure

    OPay has evolved far beyond its origins as a simple digital payments app. What began as a mobile wallet and transaction platform is now increasingly seen as part of Nigeria’s emerging financial infrastructure, powering a growing share of everyday economic activity across the country. In its early years, OPay focused on solving basic payment challenges—enabling…