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.

  • Nigeria Poised to Lead Africa’s Carbon Market Through Solar Innovation

    Nigeria’s renewable energy sector may soon witness a major transformation as experts call for strategic participation in the country’s emerging $2.5 billion carbon market opportunity. With global demand for carbon credits rising, industry stakeholders are urging Nigeria to leverage its vast solar energy potential to attract green investments, reduce emissions, and drive sustainable economic growth….

  • Ventures Platform Launches Pan-African Fund II to Scale High-Growth Startups

    In a major boost to Africa’s tech ecosystem, Ventures Platform, one of the continent’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, has announced the first close of $64 million for its Pan-African Fund II. This milestone underscores growing global confidence in Africa’s innovation landscape and marks a new chapter for Ventures Platform as it expands its support…

  • The New Face of African Finance: How Accrue is Bridging People and Stablecoins

    In recent years, Africa has emerged as one of the fastest-growing regions for cryptocurrency adoption. Amid this digital revolution, Accrue, a fintech startup, is pioneering a new approach by building a human network for stablecoin payments—a system designed to make cross-border transactions faster, cheaper, and more inclusive for millions of Africans. At its core, Accrue…

  • Nigerian Startup Fez Delivery Revolutionizes Last-Mile Logistics with Tech-Driven Efficiency.

    In a country where thoughtful gifting meets logistical challenges, Nigerian startup Yefepere is redefining how people send and receive gifts. By blending technology with efficient delivery systems, Yefepere has transformed gifting from a simple gesture into a full-fledged logistics innovation that’s simplifying last-mile delivery and enhancing customer experience across Nigeria. Founded with the mission to…

  • African Startups Harness AI to Drive Inclusive Growth and Innovation Across the Continent.

    A new survey has revealed an overwhelming wave of optimism about artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana, where 92% of respondents say AI already plays a meaningful role in their daily lives. The findings underscore Africa’s growing enthusiasm for emerging technologies and its readiness to embrace AI-driven transformation across key sectors….

  • Flutterwave Teams Up with Payful to Boost Cross-Border Transaction Efficiency in Africa.

    African fintech giant Flutterwave has announced a strategic partnership with Payful, a global payment solutions provider, to simplify and streamline high-value transactions across the continent. The collaboration aims to address the persistent challenges businesses and individuals face when making large payments within and beyond Africa’s borders. Through this partnership, Flutterwave will leverage Payful’s secure and…