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.

  • Fintech owns transactions, banks must own relationships

    For a long time, banks defined financial services through control of transactions. They owned the infrastructure, regulated access, and stood at the center of payments, savings, lending, and trade. But the rise of fintech has shifted that balance. Today, fintech companies increasingly dominate the “transaction layer” of finance—fast payments, seamless transfers, instant credit, and embedded…

  • Sterling Financial Holdings hits ₦4tn assets in Q1 2026 growth surge

    Sterling Financial Holdings has reported a strong start to 2026, sustaining its growth momentum as total assets crossed the ₦4 trillion mark in the first quarter of the year. The milestone reflects continued expansion across its banking, investment, and financial services operations, as well as improved performance in core income-generating activities. The group’s latest financial…

  • Smarter Apps, Distant Users: The AI Paradox

    Artificial intelligence has transformed mobile and web applications into powerful, highly personalized tools that anticipate user needs, automate tasks, and deliver seamless digital experiences. From recommendation systems on streaming platforms to predictive text in messaging apps, AI has made everyday software more efficient, responsive, and “smart.” Yet, alongside this progress, a growing concern is emerging:…

  • Cameroonian Engineer Turns Ericsson Internship Into AI Career

    For many young African professionals, the technology journey begins with curiosity and determination. For one Cameroonian engineer, that journey started as an intern at telecommunications giant Ericsson. It evolved into a successful career as an artificial intelligence and data consultant working on global digital transformation projects. Growing up in Cameroon, the engineer developed an early…

  • Businesses Boost Customer Engagement With KudiSMS Platform

    Businesses across Africa are increasingly turning to digital communication platforms to strengthen customer relationships, improve service delivery, and accelerate growth. One platform gaining significant attention among startups, retailers, schools, financial institutions, and small businesses is KudiSMS, a bulk messaging and customer engagement solution that enables organizations to communicate efficiently with customers through SMS, voice messages,…

  • GoTyme Bank to Make Employees Shareholders Through Stock Plan

    GoTyme Bank, the fast-growing digital lender backed by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, has announced plans to offer company stock options to all employees as part of a broader strategy to strengthen staff ownership and long-term commitment to the business. The move makes GoTyme one of the few African digital banks extending equity participation across…