TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

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We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Growing Cyber Risks for African Businesses

    African startups are rapidly transforming industries across the continent through innovation, digital payments, e-commerce, health technology, logistics, and financial services. As more startups rely on technology and online platforms to operate, cybersecurity has become a major concern. Unfortunately, many startups are becoming targets for cybercriminals due to limited security systems, lack of awareness, and insufficient…

  • Rising Cybersecurity Risks for African Businesses

    As African businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, cybersecurity threats are becoming one of the biggest challenges facing companies across the continent. From fintech startups and banks to telecommunications firms and government agencies, organisations are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks that can disrupt operations, steal sensitive data, and cause massive financial losses. The rapid growth of…

  • OPay Expands Scholarship Scheme, Partners Google for Innovation Challenge

    Nigerian fintech giant OPay has announced a major expansion of its ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, introducing a new Innovation Challenge in partnership with Google to empower students with digital and problem-solving skills. The initiative, which is part of OPay’s long-term commitment to education and youth development in Nigeria, aims to support thousands of students…

  • BMONI Partners with Mastercard to Expand Instant Card Access in Nigeria

    BMONI has partnered with Mastercard to introduce instant card access solutions for consumers in Nigeria, marking another step forward in the country’s rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem. The collaboration is designed to simplify the way Nigerians access and use payment cards by enabling faster issuance and activation processes. Through the partnership, customers will be able…

  • Branch International Cuts Jobs in Kenya and Nigeria Amid Profit Growth

    Despite posting a profitable year, fintech startup Branch International has confirmed layoffs affecting employees in Kenya and Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about the balance between profitability and workforce stability in Africa’s fast-growing technology sector. The company, known for offering digital loans and financial services through its mobile platform, said the decision was part of an…

  • TechStream Weekly: The Bigger Signals Behind Africa’s Biggest Tech Stories This Week.

    3 Minute Read This week’s biggest African tech stories were not just about product launches, funding announcements, or expansion plans. Together, they revealed something deeper: Africa’s technology ecosystem is becoming increasingly tied to global finance, AI adoption, infrastructure growth, and international investment strategy. From London Tech Week to Paystack’s AI rollout and the continent’s rising…