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.

  • Inside the Numbers: Nigeria’s Q1 2026 GDP Shows a Services-Led Economy Built on Trade and Property, Not Tech.

    Nigeria’s latest GDP figures don’t signal a sudden economic transformation — they confirm something more familiar: the economy is still being carried by services, especially trade and real estate, while tech remains influential in conversation but smaller in measurable output. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% year-on-year in Q1…

  • Inside the Numbers: Africa’s AI Talent Race — Which Countries Are Producing the Most Talent?

    Africa’s AI conversation often sounds bigger than the numbers suggest. Countries are announcing national AI strategies, startups are building machine learning tools, and global firms are setting up training programs. But when you look at where AI talent is actually being trained, retained, and deployed at scale, a small group of countries consistently dominates the…

  • DDoS attack exposes South Africa’s cybersecurity gaps

    A recent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack has highlighted significant gaps in South Africa’s cybersecurity preparedness and oversight, raising concerns about the resilience of critical digital infrastructure. The incident disrupted multiple online services, temporarily affecting access to key platforms and exposing vulnerabilities in network protection systems across the country. The attack, which overwhelmed targeted…

  • What African SaaS Companies Must Have to Win Global Trust

    For African software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, winning the trust of international enterprises depends on more than just building a good product. Global buyers expect strong technical maturity, compliance standards, and operational reliability before committing to long-term contracts. As competition increases, African SaaS firms must align their offerings with global expectations to scale beyond local markets. One…

  • SA startup automates marking to ease teachers’ workload

    A South African edtech startup is gaining attention for developing a platform that automates the grading and assessment process, helping teachers save time and focus more on classroom engagement. The startup leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline marketing, reduce administrative workload, and improve feedback speed for students. At the core of the platform…

  • Big Tech and Africa’s Digital Transformation

    One of the most significant contributions of big tech in Africa is the expansion of cloud infrastructure. Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud are establishing data centers and regional hubs that reduce latency and improve access to scalable computing resources. This allows African startups and enterprises to build digital products more efficiently without…