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.

  • Africa’s AI Startups Aim to Avoid Western Tech’s Costly AI Missteps

    Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is evolving with a rare advantage: the ability to observe global trends and avoid the costly missteps already made in more mature markets such as the United States and Europe. As AI adoption accelerates worldwide, African founders are increasingly positioning themselves not as late adopters, but as strategic learners…

  • Disrupt Africa Revives Pipeline to Link Investors with Tech Startups

    Disrupt Africa has announced the relaunch of its Pipeline service, a digital platform designed to strengthen connections between corporates, investors, and innovative technology startups across the African continent. The upgraded service aims to streamline deal flow, improve visibility for early-stage companies, and accelerate collaboration within Africa’s fast-growing tech ecosystem. The Pipeline platform serves as a…

  • Meristem Unveils New Commodities Investment Fund at Summit

    Meristem has officially launched a new commodities fund at a recent investment summit, marking a significant expansion of its asset management offerings and reinforcing growing investor interest in commodity-linked financial products in Nigeria. The launch highlights the firm’s strategy to provide diversified investment opportunities that can help investors hedge against inflation and market volatility while…

  • Lagos Trainer Equips Sales Professionals with AI Agent Skills

    As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries around the world, a growing number of African professionals are seeking ways to remain competitive in an increasingly digital economy. In Lagos, Nigeria, one technologist is helping bridge the gap between traditional sales roles and the future of work by teaching salespeople how to build and deploy AI agents.…

  • Family Bank Clears Major Hurdle for Nairobi Stock Exchange Debut

    Kenya’s banking sector is set for a significant milestone after Family Bank secured shareholder approval for its long-awaited listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The move marks a major step in the lender’s ambition to strengthen its market position and transition into a top-tier financial institution. The planned listing, expected in 2026, will be…

  • Africa’s AI Race: AI as the Continent’s Next Strategic Asset

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological innovation; it has become a geopolitical asset that is reshaping global power dynamics. Nations that successfully develop and deploy AI are gaining advantages in economic growth, national security, healthcare, education, and public administration. As the United States, China, and the European Union invest billions of dollars…