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.

  • dLocal Turns AZA Finance Deal Into $23.7M Asset Purchase

    dLocal’s long-anticipated acquisition of AZA Finance has officially transformed into a $23.7 million asset deal, marking a major shift from what was initially expected to be a full company acquisition. The development highlights the changing realities of fintech expansion in Africa, where regulatory complexity, operational risks, and market volatility continue to influence deal structures. When…

  • Smartcomply Launches UK Expansion to Boost African Compliance Solutions

    African regulatory technology startup Smartcomply has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in global compliance technology while continuing to focus on African markets. The move reflects growing international interest in Africa-focused digital compliance solutions as businesses face increasingly complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Founded to…

  • South Africa Postpones AI Policy After Citation Controversy

    South Africa has postponed the release of its long-awaited national artificial intelligence policy until 2027 after a major citation scandal exposed weaknesses in the drafting process and raised concerns about the reliability of AI-generated research. The delay marks a significant setback for the country’s ambitions to become a leading AI hub on the African continent,…

  • Spotify Aims For an Increase In Nigerians Paying for Music, Not Higher Subscription Prices.

    3 minute read Spotify is chasing a bigger opportunity in Nigeria, but it may not come from raising prices. Instead, the company appears more focused on converting millions of free listeners into paying subscribers as music streaming adoption continues growing across the country. That strategy says a lot about how global tech platforms now view…

  • FairMoney Pushes Deeper Into Vehicle Financing for Nigeria’s Mobility Entrepreneurs .

    3 minute read Owning a vehicle remains one of the biggest barriers for many Nigerian ride-hailing drivers and transport entrepreneurs, even as demand for mobility services keeps growing. FairMoney is now expanding its asset financing efforts to help more drivers and small transport operators access vehicles through structured repayment models instead of large upfront purchases.…

  • Kenya Plans $20.8 Million AI Social Media Monitoring System Amid Growing Digital Surveillance Push.

    3 minute read Kenya’s government wants to expand how it monitors online conversations, adding artificial intelligence to a system that could track social media activity at a much larger scale. The proposed $20.8 million project is already raising fresh concerns about digital surveillance, privacy, and how African governments are using technology to manage public discourse…