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.

  • No-Code Empowers Startup Innovation

    The rise of no-code technology is changing who gets to build software. Once reserved for experienced developers with years of coding knowledge, software creation is now accessible to entrepreneurs, marketers, designers, and creators with little or no programming experience. Across the world, no-code platforms are empowering professionals to turn ideas into products faster than ever…

  • Stronger ESOs, Stronger Nigerian Startup

    Nigeria’s startup ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, with entrepreneurs driving innovation across fintech, agritech, healthtech, edtech, logistics, and e-commerce. While much attention has focused on startups themselves, another group plays an equally critical role in nurturing entrepreneurial success—Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs). These organisations, which include incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, business development…

  • Scaling Startups Face Digital Asset Hurdles

    Africa’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly over the past decade. From fintech and e-commerce to logistics, health technology, and artificial intelligence, startups across the continent are expanding into new markets, attracting global investors, and serving millions of customers. But as these companies grow, a less visible challenge is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: managing digital…

  • Moniepoint Expands Kenya Leadership Team

    African fintech giant Moniepoint has appointed Rose Muturi as the Country Manager for its Kenyan operations, a strategic move that underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in East Africa. The appointment comes as Moniepoint accelerates its regional growth strategy, leveraging experienced local leadership to strengthen its presence in one of Africa’s most dynamic…

  • Seamless Technologies Expands into AI and Finance

    SeamlessHR, one of Africa’s leading human resource and payroll technology companies, has officially rebranded as Seamless Technologies, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from an HR software provider into a broader enterprise technology company. The strategic rebranding reflects the company’s ambition to diversify its offerings by expanding into artificial intelligence (AI), embedded finance, and…

  • Nigeria’s Nearpays Earns Global AI Recognition

    Nigerian artificial intelligence startup Nearpays has made history by becoming the first African company to win the United Nations’ AI for Good Innovation Factory, a global platform dedicated to supporting innovative artificial intelligence solutions that address major social and economic challenges. The achievement places Nearpays among a select group of technology innovators recognized for using…