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.

  • “Building Digital Bridges to Justice: LegalTech and Civil Society Collaboration”

    In an era where digital disruption is sweeping across industries, South Africa’s legal aid sector is now stepping into the future, with purpose and precision. ProBono.Org, the country’s leading public interest legal clearinghouse, has partnered with the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) to launch a pioneering Digital Case Management (DCM) platform, signaling a much-needed transformation in how…

  • Hedera Africa Hackathon Launches with $1M Prize Pool to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Future

    This biggest Web3 Hackathon initiative combines online participation with onsite events in over 20 African cities, with a goal of attracting over 10,000 participants across more than 15 countries on the African continent. Developers, students, and entrepreneurs are invited to collaborate to build decentralized solutions on Hedera across industries such as Finance, Healthcare, Telecoms, Sustainability, Agriculture, and…

  • “Africa Tech Summit London Sets Stage for Funding Surge Across African Tech Ecosystem”

    The 9th Africa Tech Summit London, set for June 6, 2025 at the London Stock Exchange, is a key international event aimed at connecting African tech ventures with global capital and accelerating their ability to scale. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights and implications of the summit: 🧭 Purpose and Goals 🌍 Context and…

  • Feminist AI in the Global South: Centering Care, Context, and Justice

    This passage highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) systems developed in the Global South—regions including Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania—are reshaping what we mean by intelligence, knowledge, and justice in technology. Let’s break it down in more detail: 1. Local Innovation in the Global South The Global South often faces infrastructure gaps, linguistic diversity, legal…

  • Tech in Africa: Bridging Potential and Progress in the Startup Ecosystem

    Africa’s Technology Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward Africa’s technology startup ecosystem is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Over the past decade, the continent has emerged as a hub of innovation, driven by a confluence of factors including a youthful population, growing digital connectivity, and a rising wave of entrepreneurship. This tech-driven momentum is…

  • Climate Tech for Africa: Innovation at the Intersection of Sustainability and Growth

    Africa’s cross boarder payment is projected to grow from $329 billion to $1 trillion by 2035, driven by 12% annual growth rate, according to Oui capital. This surge is fueled by increased demand for faster, cheaper digital payment solutions as digital system replace traditional banking. Despite ongoing challenges like high remittance fees and regulatory hurdles,…