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.

  • Building Africa’s Next Generation of Women in Tech

    African cryptocurrency platform Busha has partnered with Women in DeFi to launch “Building Tomorrow Together,” a new initiative designed to empower more women to participate in the continent’s rapidly growing technology and digital finance ecosystem. The programme aims to address the persistent gender gap in tech by equipping women with the knowledge, skills, mentorship, and…

  • African Crypto Startups Expand Into Digital Lending

    African crypto startups are increasingly expanding beyond digital asset trading and payments into lending, marking a significant shift in the continent’s financial technology landscape. As competition intensifies and businesses seek sustainable revenue streams, crypto-enabled lending is emerging as one of the industry’s fastest-growing opportunities. For years, many African crypto companies focused primarily on facilitating cryptocurrency…

  • The Value of Africa’s Business Networks

    As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to mature, conversations around competitive advantage often focus on funding, technology, infrastructure, and talent. Yet one of the continent’s most powerful assets remains largely overlooked: relationship capital. Across Africa’s diverse markets, trusted personal and professional networks frequently determine how quickly businesses grow, access opportunities, and overcome operational challenges. Relationship capital…

  • Africa Secures $1.44B in Startup Investment

    African startups raised an estimated $1.44 billion in funding during the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting continued investor confidence in the continent’s innovation ecosystem despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. The figure underscores the resilience of Africa’s technology sector, with entrepreneurs continuing to attract capital across fintech, climate technology, healthtech, logistics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise…

  • Nigerian Startup Triumphs at UNDP Accelerator

    A Nigerian education technology startup has emerged as the overall winner of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) pan-African edtech accelerator, highlighting the country’s growing influence in Africa’s innovation ecosystem and the increasing role of technology in addressing education challenges across the continent. The startup secured the top prize after demonstrating an innovative solution designed…

  • Pitch n Grow Opens for Women Entrepreneurs

    Female-led startups across Africa have been invited to apply for the latest edition of the AWIEF Pitch n Grow competition, an annual initiative designed to support women entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, business development training, and increased visibility among investors and industry leaders. Organised by the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), the competition has…