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.

  • Webb Fontaine & Sourcemind Train Guinea’s First Software Engineers

    Webb Fontaine, in partnership with Sourcemind Training Academy, has successfully trained Guinea’s first cohort of software engineers. This six-month program, aligned with the country’s capacity-building strategy, equips graduates with critical skills in Java development, DevOps, and front-end engineering to sustain and advance the Guinea Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCEG) digital infrastructure. Of the 18…

  • MWC 2025: Breakthroughs in Connectivity, AI, Fintech, and Africa’s Digital Future

    MWC 2025 in Barcelona was a record-breaking event, attracting 109,000+ attendees and 2,900+ exhibitors from 205 countries. The conference showcased cutting-edge advancements in 5G, AI, IoT, and fintech, with a strong emphasis on responsible innovation and digital inclusion. AI took center stage, with telcos and enterprises leveraging it for network optimization, automation, and cybersecurity. Meanwhile,…

  • Shuttlers Introduces CNG-Powered Fleet, Cuts Costs and Emissions

    Shuttlers, the Nigerian mobility startup, has deployed 20 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles, reducing rider costs by 29% and cutting carbon emissions by 23.5 metric tons in Q1 2025. With fuel prices soaring, CNG presents a cleaner and cheaper alternative, aligning with the startup’s push for sustainable and cost-effective transportation. So far, the CNG-powered buses…

  • Trump’s New Tariff Policy: What It Means for African Economies

    Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia will face the lowest tariffs (10%) under U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade policy, while other African nations like Lesotho (50%) and South Africa (30%) will see much higher rates. The policy, aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and tax revenues, is set to take effect on April 5. The move…

  • Togolese Developer Martino Yovo Breaks Language Barriers in Tech

    Martino Yovo, a Togolese developer and product engineer at Esri, is on a mission to make tech education more accessible to Francophone Africa. Having struggled with language barriers while learning to code, he founded Togo Developers (TDEV)—a thriving community with 3,000+ members across 14 countries. Through TDEV, Yovo and his team provide expert-led courses in…

  • Safaricom Launches Second Phase of Spark Accelerator for Kenyan Startups

    Safaricom, in collaboration with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, has opened applications for the second phase of the Spark Accelerator. This initiative aims to support early-stage startups in Kenya by providing mentorship, market access, and funding opportunities. Participants will benefit from product and technology support, AWS Activate credits worth up to $25,000, business development assistance,…