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.

  • Algeria Joins Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Boosting Financial Integration

    Algeria has officially become a participant in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), marking a significant step toward deepening financial integration across the African continent. PAPSS, developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is designed to simplify and accelerate cross-border transactions among African…

  • Jordan Unveils Three-Year Plan to Accelerate Digital Economy and E-Government Services.

    This comprehensive framework is designed to align with the country’s three core modernization initiatives: the Economic Modernization Vision, the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, and the Political Modernization Document. The Government of Jordan has unveiled its National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–2028, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at accelerating the country’s transition into a fully digital economy…

  • Regulators Greenlight Vodacom’s Strategic Fibre Network Investment in Maziv.

    This approval marks a significant milestone in Vodacom’s strategic efforts to expand its fibre footprint and enhance digital connectivity across South Africa Vodacom Group has secured final regulatory approval to acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the parent company of fibre network operators Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), marking a significant step in South…

  • “NTI Teams Up with Aswan Authorities and University to Drive Digital Innovation”

    The National Telecommunication Institue has entered into a strategic partnership with the Aswan Governorate and Aswan University to drive digital transformation, enhance ICT capabilities, and foster innovation in Upper Egypt. This collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide, empower local communities, and prepare a skilled workforce equipped for the demands of the modern digital economy.…

  • Empowering Africa’s Youth for a Digital Future

    Africa stands at a critical juncture in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), characterized by rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, and automation. For the continent to thrive in this new global landscape, a focused effort on upskilling its population is essential. The 4IR presents both a challenge and an…

  • Glovo and GITEX Nigeria Launch International Accelerator for Nigerian Startups.

    Glovo, the global on-demand delivery platform, has teamed up with GITEX Nigeria to introduce an international startup founder exchange program aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. This collaboration is part of Glovo’s broader initiative to support emerging markets and empower local startup ecosystems. The program will offer selected Nigerian startup founders a unique opportunity to…