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.

  • MongoDB eyes Africa’s $100 billion digital opportunity, starting with Nigeria

    MongoDB, a global database management systems provider, is officially entering the African market, starting with Nigeria, as it looks to tap into the continent’s projected $100 billion digital economy. This move is anchored by a strategic partnership with Tier 5 Technologies, a West African enterprise IT and cloud services provider, and marks MongoDB’s first physical presence…

  • Vendease CFO resigns as the YC-backed startup restructures, seeks fresh capital

    Mohamed Chaudry, chief financial officer of Vendease, a Y Combinator-backed food procurement platform, stepped down in April 2025. His departure comes amid a restructuring effort as the company urgently bids to reach profitability and raise fresh funding. Chaudry has since launched an edtech platform, The Scale Up CFO Hub, that teaches founders how to become investor-ready.…

  • Remote4Africa aims to connect Africans who are developing tech skills with job opportunities.

    As more Africans develop technology skills, Remote4Africa aims to connect them with job opportunities, particularly in remote tech roles. The organization acts as a bridge between skilled African professionals and global companies looking for tech talent, helping reduce unemployment and promote economic growth across the continent.Since its launch, Remote4Africa has rapidly grown to nearly 200,000…

  • Mavin’s new executive advise Artists to embrace AI

    As artificial intelligence changes the music industry worldwide, including AI-generated vocals and virtual idols, Nigeria’s music scene is slow to adapt.Despite being Africa’s top music market, few Nigerian artists and producers are using AI tools, which risks their global cultural influence in the long run. Nigeria’s music industry makes over $2 billion annually and has…

  • Niger waives right-of-way fees for telcos, introduces ₦500,000 one-time permit 

    The policy, formalised in a government gazette dated September 2, 2024, and signed by Governor Muhammed Umar Bago, is part of a broader effort to attract private-sector investment, extend internet access to remote communities, and digitise public services. Under the new policy, telecom operators will pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee of ₦500,000 ($311.80). To…

  • MTN and Airtel ink network-sharing agreement in Nigeria, Uganda to cut costs

    MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed an agreement to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, a strategic move aimed at reducing rising operational costs while expanding mobile coverage to underserved areas. The rare collaboration underscores a broader shift toward cost optimisation among African telecom giants as currency devaluation and economic headwinds strain profitability…