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.

  • World Bank Hits PwC with a 21 month Ban- Here’s Why It Matters.

    When a global giant like PricewaterhouseCoopers gets sanctioned, people pay attention—but when that sanction comes from the World Bank, it sends an even louder message across boardrooms and government offices alike. The World Bank has debarred PwC’s Kenya and Rwanda affiliates for 21 months after findings linked them to misconduct in a major cross-border electricity…

  • Zenith Bank’s London Move Signals a Bold Shift in How Nigerian Banks See Themselves .

    For years, Nigeria’s biggest banks have dominated locally, building strong reputations within the country and across parts of Africa. But now, Zenith Bank is looking beyond familiar territory, setting its sights on a listing at the London Stock Exchange by 2027—and the implications go far beyond one bank. At a surface level, listing on the…

  • From Streams to Survival: The Nigerian Artist’s Reality Check.

    For many upcoming Nigerian artists, getting their music on Spotify feels like a major breakthrough. It’s the moment things start to feel “global”—your song is suddenly available in London, Toronto, Johannesburg, everywhere. But behind that excitement lies a quieter, more sobering reality that the latest payout data has brought into focus. In 2025, Nigerian artists…

  • MTN’s $0.30 Dividend: The Numbers Every Investor Should Pay Attention To.

    MTN Group just made a strong statement to the market, declaring a final dividend of 500 cents per share (R5.00) for the 2025 financial year — roughly $0.30 per share. That’s not just a routine payout; it’s a 45% jump from the 345 cents (R3.45) paid in 2024. Let’s break down what’s really driving this.…

  • Yazi Raises $1.6M in First Institutional Round, Putting African AI Research on the Map.

    South Africa’s AI research platform Yazi has just closed its first institutional funding round at a $1.6 million valuation, led by 3 Capital Ventures (3CV). This marks a major milestone for the startup and signals growing investor confidence in Africa’s tech ecosystem. (techcabal.com) Founded in 2022, Yazi has built a WhatsApp-native research platform powered by AI,…

  • IHS Towers Cleans Up Ahead of MTN Takeover: What the 2,576 Site Exit Means.

    In late 2025, IHS Towers, one of Africa’s largest independent telecom infrastructure companies, asked T2Mobile (formerly 9Mobile) to vacate approximately 2,576 tower sites in Nigeria. Headlines made it sound dramatic, but the move is really about financial discipline and network optimisation — especially with MTN Group’s impending acquisition of IHS. (techcabal.com) The exit is linked…