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.

  • Myka: Transforming Insurance Through Agent Networks

    The landscape of financial services in Nigeria has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade, primarily driven by the success of agency banking. By leveraging a network of local shop owners and kiosks to provide basic financial services to the unbanked, fintech companies successfully bridged the gap between traditional banking and the grassroots population.…

  • Joanne Manda: Powering Africa’s Innovation Ecosystem

    Africa, a continent brimming with untapped potential and a vibrant youth demographic, is increasingly becoming a focal point for global innovation. At the forefront of this transformative movement is Joanne Manda, a driving force behind Timbuktoo, an initiative dedicated to cultivating Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem from the ground up. Manda’s vision is not merely about importing…

  • Treadway, Invasion launch $1.25B African startup hub push

    Treadway and Invasion have jointly announced a landmark commitment of $1.25 billion to establish a large-scale African startup incubation platform aimed at accelerating early-stage innovation across the continent. The initiative is positioned as one of the most ambitious private-sector investments in Africa’s startup ecosystem to date, with a focus on building infrastructure, funding pipelines, and…

  • Cascador backs 7 Nigerian startups with $5M+ funding push

    Cascador has announced a landmark investment exceeding $5 million into seven Nigerian technology startups, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa’s largest economy. The funding initiative is aimed at supporting high-potential founders building scalable solutions in sectors such as fintech, healthcare, logistics, agritech, and digital infrastructure. The investment marks a significant milestone…

  • Payaza earns top ‘A’ ratings from leading credit agencies.

    Payaza has strengthened its position in Africa’s financial technology landscape after receiving “A” credit ratings from multiple leading rating institutions, including GCR Ratings (part of Moody’s), Agusto & Co, DataPro Limited, and Intelligence Africa. The ratings signal strong financial stability, disciplined risk management, and growing investor confidence in the company’s operations across digital payments and…

  • AI and embedded finance are driving Nigeria’s next credit boom

    Embedded finance and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping how credit is created, distributed, and assessed across emerging markets like Nigeria. As traditional banking systems struggle with limited credit data and high levels of informal economic activity, fintech companies are stepping in to bridge the gap. Embedded finance allows non-financial platforms to offer lending, payments, and…