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.

  • South Africa’s HappyPay Secures $5M to Redefine Buy Now, Pay Later in Africa.

    HappyPay has raised $5 million in seed funding to scale its zero-interest Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, signaling a shift in how consumers and merchants interact across the African digital economy. Unlike traditional credit, BNPL allows customers to spread payments over time without interest, offering both flexibility and accessibility while keeping merchants at the…

  • Nigerian Startup Terra Moves into Weaponised Robotict

    Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, is entering a new phase of its evolution with the weaponisation of its unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), marking a significant shift from surveillance to combat-ready systems. The company’s flagship ground robot, known as the Duma, will now be equipped with machine guns and other weapon systems as part…

  • Lagos Strengthens Tech Hub Status with Africa Technology Expo Return

    The Africa Technology Expo is set to return to Lagos for its third edition, signaling a significant evolution in both scale and ambition. Scheduled for June 26–27, 2026, the event will adopt a two-day enterprise-focused format, reinforcing its positioning as a high-level platform for business, innovation, and deal-making across Africa’s rapidly growing technology ecosystem. Unlike…

  • Nigeria’s Restaurant Tech Space Enters Its Most Competitive Era

    Moniepoint’s acquisition of Orda marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving restaurant technology ecosystem, setting the stage for a deeper competitive clash with food delivery and restaurant infrastructure startup Chowdeck.Announced in March 2026, the deal sees Moniepoint absorb Orda’s Nigerian operations and integrate its tools into Moniebook, rebranded as “Moniebook for Restaurants.” Orda, founded…

  • What Makes African Startups Fundable in Today’s Market?

    Raising capital has never been easy for African startups—but in today’s climate, it has become even more selective. Investors are no longer just chasing bold ideas or compelling pitch decks; they are looking for something deeper, something more proven. In a market where funding is tightening and expectations are rising, the question is no longer…

  • Duplo Is Quietly Rewriting How Nigerian Businesses Handle Tax—and It Might Save Them Stress.

    In Nigeria, “tax compliance” is one of those phrases that instantly makes business owners tense. It often means paperwork, confusion, back-and-forth with accountants, and the constant fear of getting something wrong. But Duplo is stepping into that chaos with a solution that could make the process almost invisible. The company has secured both Systems Integrator…