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.

  • AI-Powered Search Is Redefining Google’s Future

    Google is transforming the future of online search by introducing Agentic AI, a new generation of artificial intelligence designed to move beyond traditional keyword-based search. Instead of simply displaying links and snippets, Agentic AI aims to act more like a digital assistant that understands intent, performs tasks, and delivers personalized solutions in real time. For…

  • Tech Investment Opportunities in Africa’s Infrastructure Challenges

    Africa’s infrastructure deficit is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most attractive opportunities for technology investment. Across the continent, gaps in transportation, energy, healthcare, finance, and digital connectivity continue to limit economic growth. Yet these challenges are also creating fertile ground for innovative technology companies, investors, and entrepreneurs eager to deliver scalable solutions to millions…

  • UK Launches First Pan-African Founder Support Programme at London Tech Week

    The United Kingdom has unveiled its first Pan-African founder support programme during London Tech Week, signaling a stronger commitment to Africa’s growing startup and innovation ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support African entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, investment access, and business development resources aimed at scaling high-potential startups across the continent. The programme…

  • Nigeria unveils AI chatbot to simplify public access to government services

    The Nigerian government has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to improve public access to government information and services. The initiative, developed with support from Meta, marks another step in Nigeria’s push toward digital transformation and smarter public service delivery. The chatbot is expected to provide citizens with quick and simplified access to official…

  • Visa bullish on stablecoins for Africa’s digital payments growth

    Global payments giant Visa believes stablecoins could play a transformative role in Africa’s financial ecosystem, describing the technology as a “pretty big” opportunity for the continent’s payments future. As digital finance adoption accelerates across Africa, stablecoins are increasingly being viewed as a practical solution to long-standing challenges in cross-border payments, currency volatility, and financial inclusion.…

  • Kenya’s Chicken Inn Franchise Operator Processes 6,000 Daily Deliveries as Food Ordering Demand Surges.

    A fast-growing shift in how Kenyans buy food is putting serious pressure on restaurant logistics, with the operator behind Chicken Inn reporting handling up to 6,000 deliveries a day as digital ordering and delivery platforms reshape the fast-food business. The surge reflects a broader change in Kenya’s urban consumer behavior. Over the past few years,…