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.

  • SA telco giant MTN valuates its Mobile Money Unit at $5 Billion

    Africa’s mobile money operators are making moves that give us an idea of how much their operations are worth. Valuating the sector has not been easy given several of the biggest mobile money operators are branches of other larger companies. A good case in point is South Africa mobile carrier MTN which recently revealed its…

  • Google to invest in $1bn in Africa’s digital transformation

    Google has invested $1 billion towards Africa’s digital transformation over the next five years. This support is targeted at revamping the continent’s digital transformation and focus on enabling internet access that is fast and affordable for the masses. In turn, helping them build helpful products while supporting entrepreneurship and small businesses. The announcement came at…

  • Surging Demand: Botswana’s Free WiFi Program Gains Massive Traction Amid Rising Data Costs

    In Botswana, the cost of internet subscriptions remains high. For example, 10GB of data may cost as much as P1400 ($103), a significant amount given the country’s minimum wage of P1500 ($111). This pricing structure has historically restricted access to the internet for many, especially the youth, despite growing demand. To read more click here

  • Nigerian Fintech Partners Expand Payment Possibilities

    Paystack, the Nigerian fintech platform owned by Stripe, has unveiled a groundbreaking payment integration with OPay, enabling merchants to accept payments directly from millions of OPay account holders. This strategic move represents a significant advancement in digital payment technologies in Nigeria To read more click here

  • KIXP and iXAfrica Unite to Transform Regional Digital Landscape

    Kenya has taken a significant step in strengthening regional internet infrastructure through a partnership between the Kenya Internet Exchange Point and iXAfrica Data Centers. The collaboration establishes a new peering Point of Presence at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 facility, East and Central Africa’s only hyper-scale data center. To read more click here

  • Digital Transformation: How Arabsat and Qvest Are Reshaping MENA Media Landscape

    The agreement centers on developing an advanced OTT (over-the-top) streaming platform that promises to be fast, reliable, and user-friendly. This strategic initiative will allow Arabsat to expand beyond traditional satellite services and enter the direct-to-consumer digital market. The platform will also offer white-label solutions, enabling broadcasters and content providers throughout the region to launch their…