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.

  • Uber Expands Electric Motorbike Push in Kenya

    Ride-hailing giant Uber is accelerating its push into sustainable transportation by seeking to double its fleet of electric boda bodas in Kenya. The move reflects the company’s broader commitment to reducing carbon emissions while addressing the rising cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance faced by riders across the country. Boda bodas, or motorcycle taxis, are…

  • How AI Is Reshaping Jobs in the Banking Industry

    For decades, the banking industry relied on a predictable employment model. Large banks hired thousands of workers to handle routine tasks such as customer service, data entry, loan processing, compliance checks, and back-office operations. This labor-intensive structure provided stable jobs while ensuring that financial institutions could manage growing volumes of transactions and customer requests. Today,…

  • ALTON says FCCPC suspends digital lending rules for telecom Operators Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

    Nigeria’s telecom sector is facing fresh regulatory uncertainty after the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) said the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has suspended its digital lending guidelines as they apply to telecom operators. The development adds another layer of complexity to how lending services linked to mobile networks are…

  • NIMC warns Nigerians over fake NIN correction portal targeting identity data.

    Nigeria’s Identity Management Agency is warning citizens about a growing wave of online scams built around fake National Identification Number (NIN) correction portals, as fraudsters increasingly exploit public demand for identity updates and verification services. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it has identified unofficial websites and links circulating on social media and messaging…

  • SPAR exits the UK after a decade-long struggle to compete in a crowded supermarket market.

    SPAR’s exit from the UK market marks the end of a long, difficult attempt to build a stronger foothold in one of Europe’s most competitive grocery retail environments, where price pressure, scale advantages, and shifting consumer habits have reshaped the sector. The supermarket brand, known globally for its franchise model and convenience-focused stores, has operated…

  • Mauritius Commercial Bank plans $1 billion push into Africa’s trade finance market.

    Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) is preparing a major expansion into Africa’s trade finance space with plans to deploy up to $1 billion, signalling renewed interest in cross-border lending as African trade flows continue to grow and become more complex. The move reflects a broader shift among African and island-region financial institutions that are looking to…