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.

  • Value-driven choices redefine South African consumer behavior.

    The NIQ Consumer Tech Trends report highlights how South African consumers are reshaping their purchasing behavior in response to economic pressures, particularly inflation, rising living costs, and stagnant wages. The report emphasizes a significant shift towards value-seeking behavior, with consumers increasingly prioritizing affordability, quality, and long-term savings over brand loyalty or luxury. In this evolving…

  • Stakeholders chart path to Africa’s AI-powered growth.

    Stakeholders across government, academia, and the private sector are actively mapping out strategies to position Africa for accelerated growth through artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing the transformative potential of AI to address developmental challenges, these stakeholders are focusing on inclusive, ethical, and locally relevant AI deployment. At the heart of these efforts is the understanding that…

  • Nigerians shun 5G for affordable, stable 4G network

    Nigerians are increasingly opting for the more affordable and stable 4G network over the newer 5G technology, despite its advanced capabilities. Although 5G offers ultra-fast internet speeds and low latency, it has not gained widespread adoption across the country due to several critical factors—chief among them being affordability, limited coverage, and low smartphone compatibility. The…

  • NASENI Relocates to Abuja Tech Village to Drive Nigeria’s Tech Revolution.

    The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s Fourth Industrial Revolution with its recent relocation to the Abuja Technology Village (ATV). This move signifies a major strategic step toward achieving the agency’s mandate of driving innovation, technology development, and industrialization across Nigeria. NASENI’s transition into the…

  • UG, JICA explore AI’s impact on Japanese media.

    The University of Ghana (UG), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has initiated a comprehensive study exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on Japanese media. This initiative is part of a broader academic and technological exchange program aimed at understanding how AI is reshaping media landscapes globally, with a particular focus…

  • The South African bank that was just named the best-performing bank in the UK.

    A South African-owned bank, Investec Bank (UK), has been named the best-performing bank in the United Kingdom, according to the latest UK Banking League Table released by The Banker, a Financial Times publication. This ranking, which evaluates banks on metrics such as capital adequacy, asset quality, profitability, and liquidity, highlights Investec’s impressive financial health and…