TechStream

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  • 13 Startups Selected for Africa Tech Summit London Showcase

    Africa Tech Summit London has announced 13 high-growth startups selected for its Investment Showcase at the summit’s landmark 10th edition, scheduled to be held at the London Stock Exchange on May 29, 2026. The annual event, regarded as one of the leading African tech gatherings in Europe, will bring together more than 350 founders, investors,…

  • Nigeria’s Rise in No-Code Innovation

    In a region where access to software development skills remains limited, no-code technology is quietly reshaping the digital economy. Across West Africa, startups and small businesses are increasingly turning to platforms that allow users to build websites, applications, and digital tools without writing complex code. Behind one of the region’s emerging no-code platforms is a…

  • M-KOPA Lands on Financial Times Fast-Growth List for Fifth Straight Year.

    African fintech company M-KOPA has been named among the Financial Times’ fastest-growing companies in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, a milestone that highlights the company’s continued expansion across the continent. At a time when many African startups are facing slower funding, rising operating costs, and tougher economic conditions, M-KOPA’s repeated appearance on the list…

  • How Artificial Intelligence Is Gaining Ground in African Business Operations.

    Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of everyday business operations across Africa, from customer service and finance to logistics, retail, and marketing. What was once seen as a distant technology is now being integrated into practical business tools used by companies of different sizes. Across the continent, businesses are beginning to use AI not as…

  • TikTok Introduces Paid Ad-Free Subscription. in the UK as Platforms Search for New Revenue.

    TikTok has launched a new subscription option in the UK that allows users to remove adverts from their feeds for £3.99 per month. The move signals a broader shift in the social media industry, where platforms that once relied almost entirely on advertising are increasingly experimenting with paid features and subscription-based experiences. For TikTok, whose…

  • Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to South Africa, Expanding Contactless Payments for Businesses.

    Apple has officially launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments directly through an iPhone without needing a separate card machine. The feature enables merchants to receive payments from contactless bank cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only their phones. The rollout marks another step in…