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.

  • UBA Strengthens Bank–Fintech Collaboration Across Africa

    United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between traditional banking institutions and the rapidly evolving fintech sector during a recent pan-African conference that brought together financial leaders, regulators, and technology innovators from across the continent. The discussions centered on how deeper partnerships can accelerate financial inclusion, modernize payment systems, and…

  • VERICASH Wins Three Awards for Fintech Impact

    The VERICASH fintech enablement platform has been recognized with three prominent industry awards, highlighting its growing influence in reshaping digital financial services infrastructure. The accolades reflect both the platform’s technical innovation and its strategic role in helping financial institutions modernize payment systems, improve transaction efficiency, and expand access to digital finance. At a time when…

  • Building a Product Career in High-Stakes, High-Speed Markets

    Markets that punish mistakes quickly don’t leave much room for theoretical product management. For one product lead, the path to building a career in such environments came down to one principle: shorten the time between decision and feedback. Early in their career, they learned that long planning cycles were a liability. Instead of chasing perfect…

  • Shiprazor raises $2.65M to streamline South Africa’s logistics

    The startup is addressing a structural problem in African logistics: fragmentation and high costs. Transport expenses across the continent are estimated to be significantly higher than the global average, and South African merchants often face inconsistent service levels and high rates of failed deliveries. Shiprazor’s approach is to centralise this complexity into software that optimises…

  • Breet Unveils $10K Grant for African Builders Ahead of 2026 Expo

    Crypto payments platform Breet has unveiled a $10,000 equity-free grant aimed at supporting African builders, marking a significant push to empower growth-stage startups ahead of the Africa Technology Expo 2026. Dubbed the Breet Builder Grant, the initiative is designed to provide not just funding but also technical infrastructure and market exposure to startups operating in…

  • Talstack, BII Team Up to Drive ESG Learning for Startups

    Talstack has announced a strategic partnership with BII and Ventures Platform to equip African startups with practical knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles—an area increasingly critical for scaling sustainable businesses across the continent. Through this collaboration, Talstack aims to bridge the knowledge gap many early-stage founders face when it comes to understanding and…