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Grey Becomes Headline Sponsor for Moonshot 2026 as African Tech Events Grow in Influence.
African fintech company Grey has joined Moonshot 2026 as a headline sponsor, adding another major technology brand to one of the continent’s growing startup and innovation events. The partnership highlights how technology companies are increasingly investing not just in products and users, but also in ecosystem visibility and founder communities. As African tech conferences continue…
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TechStream Weekly Innovation & Events Radar — Africa’s Tech Calendar in Motion.
Every week, Africa’s tech ecosystem shows up in different forms — from small hands-on workshops to large-scale conferences shaping policy, startups, and innovation. This week’s lineup moves from AI learning in Cameroon to robotics in Lagos and major continental gatherings in Kigali and Nairobi. 1. Build with AI Buildathon (Bamenda) Date: May 16, 08:00 WATLocation:…
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Slower Tower Expansion by IHS Could Affect Network Quality for Telecom Users in Nigeria.
Telecom subscribers in Nigeria may begin to feel the effects of slower infrastructure expansion as tower company IHS Towers reportedly reduces the pace of some network infrastructure projects. The development comes at a time when demand for mobile data, digital services, and internet connectivity continues to rise across the country. While telecom operators remain focused…
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USDT Drives Nigeria’s Stablecoin Boom
Nigeria’s growing appetite for Tether’s USDT stablecoin continues to position the country at the center of Africa’s digital asset revolution, as more individuals and businesses turn to dollar-backed cryptocurrencies to protect savings, make payments, and conduct cross-border transactions. Recent industry reports show that Nigerians remain among the world’s most active stablecoin users, reinforcing the country’s…
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Cauridor Secures $2M to Boost Africa’s Cross-Border Payments
African fintech startup Cauridor has raised $2 million in fresh funding from Proparco to strengthen its cross-border payment infrastructure and solve one of Africa’s biggest remittance challenges — the “last mile” delivery problem. The investment forms part of Cauridor’s ongoing Series A funding round and brings the company’s total funding to $13 million. Founded in…
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Paymentology Secures $175M to Accelerate Global Fintech Expansion
London-based fintech company Paymentology has secured $175 million in a major funding round co-led by Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The investment is expected to accelerate Paymentology’s growth as demand for modern, cloud-native payment infrastructure continues to rise worldwide. Founded to modernize issuer processing for…