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.

  • From LBS Graduate to Builder of Opsuite for African Enterprises

    Oluwadare Ibitoye’s journey from business school graduate to tech founder reflects a growing wave of African entrepreneurs building solutions tailored to the continent’s unique business challenges. After earning his MBA at the Lagos Business School, Ibitoye identified a persistent problem across African enterprises: fragmented operations, inefficient systems, and limited access to integrated digital tools. This…

  • Yango Innovation Day 2026 Showcases Africa’s Tech Momentum

    Yango Group brought together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators at Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan, highlighting the growing role of digital transformation in Africa’s economic future. The event served as a platform for discussing emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, mobility solutions, and the opportunities created by the continent’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Held in…

  • Ukiyo’s Student Job Platform Is Opening Doors for Young South Africans

    For many young South Africans, earning a degree is only half the battle. The bigger challenge often begins after graduation, when students enter a highly competitive job market with limited work experience and few professional connections. Recognizing this gap, Ukiyo has launched a new app designed to help students take their first steps into the…

  • Breaking Data Silos: The Key to Nigeria’s AI Growth

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. From improving healthcare and education to enhancing public services and economic productivity, AI has the potential to reshape nations. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, the promise of AI is enormous. However, realizing that promise will…

  • Africa: The Overlooked Climate Investment Frontier

    As the world races toward a low-carbon future, investors are pouring trillions of dollars into clean energy, carbon reduction technologies, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Yet one of the most promising climate investment opportunities remains significantly overlooked: Africa. Despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is among the regions most vulnerable to climate…

  • Storipod Turns Reading into a Social-Style Scrolling Experience

    Storipod is betting on a simple but ambitious idea: what if reading could feel as engaging and effortless as scrolling through social media feeds? In a digital world dominated by short-form video platforms and endless content feeds, the startup is building a product designed to reshape how people consume written stories, turning reading into a…