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.

  • Meta’s Big Shake-Up Plan: 20% Workforce Cuts and What It Means.

    Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly planning to cut up to 20% of its global workforce—around 15,000–16,000 employees. If true, this would be the largest layoffs in the company’s history, even bigger than the “year of efficiency” reductions in 2022–2023. On the surface, it sounds dramatic, but the move is…

  • MTN Hits Over 300 Million Customers: What It Means for Africa’s Connectivity and Growth.

    In a bold statement of scale and momentum, MTN Group has crossed a major milestone — surpassing 300 million subscribers at the end of its December 31, 2025 reporting period. This isn’t just another earnings announcement; it highlights how Africa’s largest telecom operator continues to expand its reach and redefine what digital connectivity looks like across…

  • South Africa’s Post Office Crisis:What a Possible Shutdown Means.

    The future of South African Post Office is becoming increasingly uncertain as the government struggles to secure the funding needed to keep the state-owned entity operational. For decades, the Post Office has played a central role in South Africa’s public service infrastructure—handling mail delivery, logistics, and even certain government payments. But years of financial losses,…

  • CBN’s Anti-Fraud Movement Sets New Rules for Banks: What It Means for Nigeria’s Financial System.

    If you’ve been following Nigeria’s financial ecosystem recently, you may have noticed a wave of new anti-fraud measures coming from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). At first glance, these updates may look like routine regulatory changes. But when you step back and look at the bigger picture, they signal something deeper: Nigeria’s banking system…

  • MultiChoice Cuts DStv Prices: What It Means for Africa’s Entertainment Market.

    MultiChoice Group is making strategic changes to its pricing model for DStv, and the move is drawing attention across Africa’s media industry. The company has begun lowering certain entry costs, including decoder prices in some markets, as part of a broader effort to make its pay-TV platform more accessible. While it may appear to be…

  • Verve International Showcases Partnership Initiatives at Biz Unwind 2026

    Verve International, one of Africa’s leading payments networks, has strengthened its commitment to collaboration and innovation by hosting Verve Biz Unwind 2026, an event designed to deepen ecosystem partnerships across the continent. The gathering brought together financial institutions, fintechs, merchants, and other key stakeholders to explore new opportunities for digital payments, collaboration, and financial inclusion.…