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.

  • Mobile Platforms Power Nigeria’s $2.07bn Retail Trades

    Nigeria’s retail investment landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with mobile technology emerging as the key driver of participation in the capital markets. Between January and May, Nigerian retail investors traded securities worth approximately $2.07 billion, highlighting growing confidence in digital investment platforms that have made buying and selling financial assets easier than ever before.…

  • Nairobi Takes on AI Warfare Challenge

    Nairobi is set to become the center of an increasingly urgent global conversation as policymakers, technology experts, military leaders, academics, and civil society representatives gather to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare. At a time when AI-powered military technologies are advancing rapidly, the Kenyan capital offers a timely platform for debating how…

  • Why Discipline Wins, According to Agnes Aistleitner

    In the startup world, the word “genius” often dominates conversations. Investors, entrepreneurs, and the media frequently celebrate visionary founders who seem capable of transforming industries through brilliant ideas alone. Yet venture capitalist Agnes Aistleitner takes a different view. Rather than being captivated by extraordinary intelligence or groundbreaking concepts, she places greater trust in founders who…

  • Bubble AI Drives Education-to-Career Pathways in Africa

    Pan-African Bubble AI is emerging as an AI-powered education and career execution platform designed to transform how learners across Africa acquire skills, build careers, and access opportunities in the digital economy. By combining artificial intelligence with personalized learning and career development tools, the platform aims to bridge the gap between education systems and real-world job…

  • Africa Tech Festival 2026: Hub for Innovation and Growth

    The Africa Tech Festival 2026 is set to return as one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for technology, investment, and digital transformation, bringing together policymakers, innovators, investors, and industry leaders to shape Africa’s digital future. Building on its legacy as a flagship event for the African tech ecosystem, the 2026 edition is expected to…

  • Blockchain VC Share Doubles Global Rate in Africa

    Blockchain technology continued its strong rise across Africa’s innovation ecosystem in 2025, capturing 5.3% of total venture funding on the continent—almost double the global average. The figure highlights Africa’s growing position as one of the most active regions for blockchain adoption, driven by real-world use cases in payments, remittances, identity systems, and decentralized finance. According…