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.

  • Africa’s Startup Boom Faces a Scaling Challenge

    Across the African continent, a wave of innovative startups is reshaping industries from fintech and healthtech to logistics and agriculture. Countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt have become vibrant hubs for early-stage entrepreneurship, producing solutions that address uniquely local challenges. Yet despite this strong start, many of these promising ventures struggle to…

  • EBRD and Microsoft Partner to Boost AI Adoption in African Startups

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Microsoft have announced a joint initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among startups across Africa. The program is designed to strengthen digital capacity, improve access to advanced tools, and support the next generation of tech-driven businesses on the continent.…

  • Payaza Launches ShopAza to Power Cross-Border E-Commerce in Africa

    Payaza, the African fintech company known for its cross-border payment infrastructure, is preparing to expand its footprint beyond financial services with the launch of a new eCommerce platform called ShopAza. The platform is expected to roll out across six key markets, marking a significant step in Payaza’s ambition to build a more integrated digital commerce…

  • From LBS Graduate to Builder of Opsuite for African Enterprises

    Oluwadare Ibitoye’s journey from business school graduate to tech founder reflects a growing wave of African entrepreneurs building solutions tailored to the continent’s unique business challenges. After earning his MBA at the Lagos Business School, Ibitoye identified a persistent problem across African enterprises: fragmented operations, inefficient systems, and limited access to integrated digital tools. This…

  • Yango Innovation Day 2026 Showcases Africa’s Tech Momentum

    Yango Group brought together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators at Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan, highlighting the growing role of digital transformation in Africa’s economic future. The event served as a platform for discussing emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, mobility solutions, and the opportunities created by the continent’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Held in…

  • Ukiyo’s Student Job Platform Is Opening Doors for Young South Africans

    For many young South Africans, earning a degree is only half the battle. The bigger challenge often begins after graduation, when students enter a highly competitive job market with limited work experience and few professional connections. Recognizing this gap, Ukiyo has launched a new app designed to help students take their first steps into the…