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.

  • Trademark Showdown: Zap Africa vs. Paystack Heats Up

    Zap Africa has presented official documentation to support its legal claim to the “ZAP” trademark in Nigeria’s financial services sector, intensifying its ongoing dispute with Paystack. The documents, approved by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment, confirm Zap Africa’s registration of the name across several key classes, including financial and tech services. The clash…

  • Trident to Power DRC’s National Digital ID System with Web3 Tech

    Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings is moving forward with a landmark public-private partnership to power the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national digital identity system. Validated by the DRC government, the initiative promises to revolutionize governance, drive financial inclusion, reduce identity fraud, and create over 30,000 jobs through secure Web3 technologies like blockchain, biometrics, and AI.…

  • Airtel Uganda Expands Network in Arua to Boost Connectivity in Underserved Regions

    In a push to enhance digital access and close the connectivity gap in Uganda, Airtel Uganda has commissioned new mast sites in Arua, strengthening its network infrastructure in the West Nile region. This initiative is part of the company’s broader mission to promote digital inclusion, particularly in areas with limited access to reliable internet and…

  • E& Egypt Unveils Nation’s First Instant Global Money Transfer via E& Cash Wallet

    E& Egypt has officially launched the country’s first instant international money transfer service through its E& Cash wallet, marking a significant leap toward fully digital, branch-free remittances. As confirmed by multiple reports, this new feature allows users to send money abroad instantly and securely—without the hassle of third-party intermediaries. By leveraging its extensive regional infrastructure,…

  • Sabou Capital Launches to Bridge Africa’s SME Investment Gap

    Surayyah Ahmad, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Aduna Capital, has launched Sabou Capital, a new SME fund aimed at investing up to $1.5 million in 25 businesses across Nigeria, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. The fund targets agriculture, renewable energy, supply chain, logistics, and mobility sectors—focusing on SMEs ready for scale but overlooked by traditional…

  • US Slashes $51M in African Startup Funding, Hits Nigeria & Kenya Hard

    The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has cut $51 million in funding meant for African SMEs and startups across 22 countries, including Nigeria and Kenya—the program’s largest beneficiaries. The move, led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump-era agency now headed by Elon Musk, affects hundreds of small businesses, especially those in agriculture…