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.

  • MTN, Airtel, Glo and T2 Face About 500 Weekly Fibre Cuts as Nigeria’s Telecom Infrastructure Strains in Q1 2026.

    Telecom operators including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom, and T2 Mobile recorded an average of about 500 fibre cuts per week in the first quarter of 2026, showing how fragile physical internet infrastructure still is in Nigeria despite rising demand for digital services. Fibre optic cables are the backbone of mobile data, broadband, and enterprise…

  • Airtel Sees Higher Revenue Per User in Nigeria as Data Demand Reshapes Telecom Growth.

    Airtel is recording an increase in revenue generated per user in Nigeria, a shift that highlights how changing mobile usage patterns and rising demand for data services are influencing the country’s telecom landscape. This trend sits within a broader transformation of Nigeria’s telecom sector, where voice services are gradually becoming less dominant while data consumption…

  • Glovo Expands African Footprint with New Head Office in Nairobi as Kenya Becomes a Strategic Growth Hub.

    Glovo has opened a new head office in Nairobi, marking a fresh step in its ongoing expansion across African markets and reinforcing Kenya’s position as a key operational base for tech-enabled delivery services on the continent. The move comes as part of a broader trend of digital platforms strengthening their physical and operational presence in…

  • Glovo Expands African Operations with New Nairobi Headquarters

    Glovo, the global on-demand delivery platform, has officially opened a new corporate headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a major milestone in its expansion across Africa. The launch of the modern office underscores the company’s growing commitment to Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy and its ambition to strengthen operations in one of its fastest-growing markets. The…

  • Resilient Scale and the pivot towards profitability in African FinTech

    Despite a broader slowdown in Africa’s startup funding landscape, agritech has emerged as one of the most attractive sectors for angel investors, signaling continued confidence in agriculture-driven innovation across the continent. In April, while overall startup funding dropped significantly, early-stage investors showed a clear preference for agritech solutions. These startups, which leverage technology to improve…

  • Africa startup funding falls 26.6% to $110.4m in April

    Africa’s startup ecosystem experienced a notable slowdown in April, with funding dropping sharply by 26.6% to $110.4 million, reflecting continued global caution in venture capital markets and persistent local economic pressures. The decline comes at a time when many African startups have been struggling to secure large-scale investments, especially in growth and late-stage funding rounds.…