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’s out-of-bank cash plunges by ₦104.76 billion post-rate cut.

    Cash moving outside Nigeria’s banking system has dropped by N104.76 billion, pointing to a small but notable shift in how individuals and businesses are handling money after recent monetary policy changes. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that the decline followed the Monetary Policy Rate adjustment in February, which changed borrowing and saving…

  • Top Tech Events in Africa This Week That Caught My Attention.

    Across Africa this week, the tech ecosystem is centered on execution-driven activity rather than large conferences, with AI buildathons, innovation programs, and distributed hackathons shaping the most relevant conversations in software, startups, and applied technology. Build With AI Lagos Buildathon is a hands-on AI-focused hackathon where developers and designers come together to rapidly build and…

  • AI Startup Preserves Dementia Patients’ Memories in Nigeria

    A Nigerian health-tech startup is exploring an unconventional application of artificial intelligence: preserving cognitive patterns and communication styles of people living with dementia. The initiative reflects a growing intersection between AI and healthcare innovation in Africa, where startups are increasingly using technology to address complex medical and social challenges. The startup, based in Nigeria, is…

  • Beltone Venture Capital Sees 271% Revenue Surge After Bosta Exit

    Beltone Venture Capital has reported a remarkable 271% surge in revenue following a partial exit from Bosta, underscoring the growing momentum of venture capital activity and successful liquidity events in North Africa’s startup ecosystem. The sharp increase in revenue highlights the impact of strategic exits on venture capital performance, particularly in emerging markets where long…

  • Mia Healthcare Secures $920K for Dental Expansion

    Mia Healthcare has raised $920,000 in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its dental clinic network across Southern Africa, marking a significant step in improving access to affordable oral healthcare in the region. The investment will support the company’s efforts to scale operations, upgrade clinical infrastructure, and expand into underserved communities where dental services…

  • Africa’s AI Growth Confronts Infrastructure Gaps

    Africa’s growing ambition to become a global hub for artificial intelligence is accelerating, but it is increasingly colliding with a fundamental constraint: infrastructure readiness. Across the continent, governments, startups, and investors are pushing to adopt and build AI-driven solutions, yet the underlying systems needed to support large-scale AI development remain uneven and, in many cases,…