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.

  • Kenya’s AI Future: What Ruto’s Talks with Sam Altman Reveal

    Kenya’s growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) came into sharp focus following President William Ruto’s meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The engagement signals more than a diplomatic exchange between a head of state and a technology leader; it reflects Kenya’s determination to position itself as a leading AI hub in Africa and a key…

  • Monnify Hits $18.3B in 2025 as Nigeria’s Digital Payments Surge

    Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with Monnify reporting a remarkable $18.3 billion in transaction value processed in 2025. The milestone highlights the accelerating shift toward cashless payments in Africa’s largest economy, driven by rising smartphone adoption, fintech innovation, and growing consumer trust in digital financial services. Monnify, a payment gateway operated by…

  • South Africa Gets $1B BRICS Loan for City Infrastructure Upgrade

    South Africa has reportedly secured a $1 billion loan backed by BRICS partners to support large-scale infrastructure upgrades across several major cities, marking a significant boost to the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its urban systems and stimulate economic growth. The funding, which is expected to be channeled through multilateral development arrangements associated with the…

  • Africa’s Startup Boom Faces a Scaling Challenge

    Across the African continent, a wave of innovative startups is reshaping industries from fintech and healthtech to logistics and agriculture. Countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt have become vibrant hubs for early-stage entrepreneurship, producing solutions that address uniquely local challenges. Yet despite this strong start, many of these promising ventures struggle to…

  • EBRD and Microsoft Partner to Boost AI Adoption in African Startups

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Microsoft have announced a joint initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among startups across Africa. The program is designed to strengthen digital capacity, improve access to advanced tools, and support the next generation of tech-driven businesses on the continent.…

  • Payaza Launches ShopAza to Power Cross-Border E-Commerce in Africa

    Payaza, the African fintech company known for its cross-border payment infrastructure, is preparing to expand its footprint beyond financial services with the launch of a new eCommerce platform called ShopAza. The platform is expected to roll out across six key markets, marking a significant step in Payaza’s ambition to build a more integrated digital commerce…