TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

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We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Zenith Bank Targets Central Africa With Cameroon Expansion

    Nigeria’s banking giant, Zenith Bank, is preparing to expand into Cameroon as part of its broader push across Francophone and Central Africa. The move signals the lender’s ambition to strengthen its position as a pan-African financial institution while tapping into one of Central Africa’s largest banking markets. The planned entry was disclosed during the launch…

  • H1 2026 Funding Nears $1B Amid Deal Slowdown

    African startup funding is showing surprising resilience in 2026, even as the number of investment deals continues to decline. According to recent data from TechCabal Insights, startups across the continent raised $887 million between January and April 2026, surpassing the $803 million recorded during the same period in 2025. What makes the trend remarkable is…

  • dLocal partners with inDrive to enable digital ride payments in South Africa

    Global payments platform dLocal has partnered with mobility company inDrive to introduce cashless payment options for ride-hailing services in South Africa, marking a significant step toward expanding digital payment adoption in the country’s transport sector. The collaboration enables inDrive users in South Africa to pay for rides directly through digital channels, reducing reliance on cash…

  • Shiprazor secures $2.65M to improve South Africa’s e-commerce logistics

    South African logistics technology startup Shiprazor has raised $2.65 million in fresh funding to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in African e-commerce: fragmented and inefficient logistics infrastructure. The funding round marks a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to streamline delivery operations for online merchants and improve last-mile fulfillment across the…

  • OPay, CBN drive financial literacy for youths at Global Money Week 2026

    At Global Money Week 2026, OPay partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to strengthen youth financial literacy and promote responsible money management among young Nigerians. The collaboration was spotlighted as part of broader national efforts to equip the next generation with essential financial skills in an increasingly digital economy. Global Money Week, a…

  • PalmPay urges stronger payment infrastructure at PAFON 3.0

    At the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), PalmPay took a leading role in advocating for a stronger, more reliable, and more inclusive payment infrastructure across Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. The fintech company used the platform to highlight persistent gaps in the country’s payment ecosystem and to call for deeper collaboration among regulators, banks, and technology…