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.

  • Digital Infrastructure Is Redefining Healthcare in Nigeria

    Nigeria’s healthcare system is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, with digital infrastructure increasingly becoming as important as physical hospitals in shaping the country’s future of care. While hospitals remain essential for treatment, the growing role of technology is redefining how Nigerians access, manage, and experience healthcare services. For years, Nigeria’s healthcare sector has faced…

  • AI-Powered HR Tools Are Fixing Africa’s Hiring Challenges

    Africa’s human resources sector has long struggled with inefficiencies that slow down hiring, increase operational costs, and limit access to skilled talent across borders. From fragmented recruitment systems to unreliable employee verification processes, companies across the continent often face delays that make scaling difficult. Now, a new wave of digital HR solutions is beginning to…

  • Google Picks 4 Nigerian Startups for Africa Accelerator Cohort 10

    Google has selected four Nigerian startups—Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, and Termii for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence in Africa’s artificial intelligence and fintech ecosystem. The announcement was made as part of a wider selection of 15 startups across the continent, chosen from nearly 2,600 applications,…

  • Nigeria Links Banks and Telecoms to Fight Digital Fraud

    Nigeria has taken a major step in its fight against digital fraud, with banks now gaining access to telecom data under a new regulatory partnership aimed at strengthening financial security. The initiative, driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission, introduces a system that allows financial institutions to verify mobile number…

  • Digital SEZs: Africa’s Gateway to Global Tech Investment

    Digital Special Economic Zones (D-SEZs) are emerging as a powerful strategy to position Africa as a prime destination for global tech companies. Traditionally, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been used to attract manufacturing through tax incentives, infrastructure support, and regulatory flexibility. Now, a digital-first version of these zones could unlock similar benefits for the technology…

  • M-TIBA Exits Health Savings, Issues Refunds to Users

    Kenya’s digital health platform M-TIBA is refunding users after shutting down its health savings wallet, marking a significant shift in its business model and raising fresh questions about access to healthcare financing. Operated by CarePay, the platform has discontinued its “My Health Funds” (MHF) wallet, a feature that allowed users to set aside money exclusively…