TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

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We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Supercell Launches $200K Grant for African Developers

    Supercell has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting Africa’s growing game development industry by offering grants of up to $200,000 to promising game studios across the continent. The funding program is designed to help independent developers scale their projects, strengthen their businesses, and create games that can compete on the global stage. The Finnish…

  • The Cost of Instant Payments in South Africa

    South Africa has made significant progress in modernising its payments ecosystem, but instant payments continue to come with transaction fees at many banks. Despite advances in digital banking and real-time payment infrastructure, customers often pay extra to transfer money instantly, raising questions about why these charges persist. The country’s payment landscape has evolved rapidly with…

  • Unlocking Fintech Growth in Africa’s Displacement Zones

    Across Africa, millions of displaced people continue to face significant barriers to accessing formal financial services. While mobile money and fintech have transformed financial inclusion in many parts of the continent, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees often remain excluded due to limited documentation, inadequate digital infrastructure, and the absence of tailored financial products. This…

  • OPay Showcases AI Innovation at Digital PayExpo 2026

    OPay showcased its commitment to the future of digital finance at Digital PayExpo 2026, highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming financial services and improving the payment experience for millions of users. The fintech company used the industry event to demonstrate its latest AI-driven innovations while reaffirming its role in advancing financial inclusion across Nigeria…

  • OneLiquidity Simplifies Global Business Liquidity

    As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, businesses are looking for financial infrastructure that can simplify cross-border payments, improve access to liquidity, and reduce the complexity of managing multiple currencies. OneLiquidity is positioning itself to meet this demand by building an all-in-one liquidity platform designed to help businesses move money more efficiently across international markets. The…

  • TeKnowledge, Equinix Boost AI-Ready Cloud Infrastructure in West Africa

    Global technology services company TeKnowledge has entered into a strategic partnership with Equinix to accelerate the development of secure cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI)-ready digital ecosystems across West Africa. The collaboration aims to help enterprises, governments, and financial institutions modernize their digital operations while meeting the growing demand for scalable, secure, and high-performance technology…