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.

  • “Beyond Capital: How Disruptech is Becoming a Venture Platform, Not Just a VC”

    Disruptech Ventures Gears Up for Next Chapter with AI, Ecosystem Synergies, and Strategic Growth In a world where innovation moves at lightning speed, venture capital must evolve just as quickly. Disruptech Ventures, one of the region’s pioneering fintech-focused VC firms, is embracing this challenge with a bold new chapter that leverages the power of artificial…

  • Rethinking African edtech: Why AI alone won’t be enough

    Africa is a global leader in fintech, but continues to struggle with education and edtech. Africa has the worst-performing education system globally – in some markets, 90% of children leave primary school without basic reading skills. Fintech captured 60% of all African venture capital last year, driven by a clear value proposition: faster, cheaper, better services. Remittances alone hit $56 billion…

  • “Scaling with Strings Attached: The New Reality of Debt for Nigerian Startups”

    In recent years, more African startups have turned to debt financing, even as venture capital investments decline. Debt accounted for just 6% of total startup funding in 2021, but that figure rose to 25% in 2023 before settling at 18% in 2024. For many startups, debt offers a faster route to capital, helping them meet immediate business…

  • Impact of Geopolitics on Tech Import/Export

    Total sales of consumer tech and durables in the Middle East  and  Africa (MEA) is expected to rise two per cent this year to $68 billion, a report showed. with 2 per cent growth rate. According to NielsenIQ, a leading consumer intelligence company, emerging markets such as the Middle East are leading to global growth in…

  • Tech, Talent, and Transformation: Africa’s AI Journey According to Bill Gates

    Speaking virtually at the Global AI Summit on Africa, held in Kigali from April 3 to 4, the Microsoft co-founder and Chair of the Gates Foundation described AI as a “life-saving opportunity” for the continent, especially in areas like maternal health, agriculture, and education. “Pregnancies are high risk,” Gates said. “By identifying those, you could save millions…

  • How ESG and Technical Expertise Are Redefining Project Success in Africa

    Andrew van Zyl, managing director of SRK Consulting (South Africa), highlights that good technical solutions are fundamental to the success of mining and industrial projects that are contributing to the growth of modern African economies. What Are “Good Technical Solutions”? These are engineering and scientific methods, designs, systems, and technologies that are: 2. Why Are…