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.

  • Tether Invests in LemFi Expansion

    Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has announced a strategic investment in cross-border fintech platform LemFi as both companies seek to expand stablecoin-powered remittances across emerging markets in Africa and Asia. The partnership marks another major step in the growing adoption of blockchain-based payment infrastructure designed to make international money transfers faster, cheaper, and more…

  • MoneyHash Names Hwan Lee Africa Director

    MoneyHash, the Middle East and Africa-focused payment infrastructure startup, has appointed fintech executive Hwan Lee as its new Regional Director for Africa as the company accelerates its expansion strategy across the continent. The appointment reflects MoneyHash’s growing ambition to strengthen its presence in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital payments market and deepen partnerships with merchants, financial…

  • Africa Bitcoin Corp Moves to JSE Main Board

    Africa Bitcoin Corporation has announced that its securities will be transferred from the AltX segment of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange to the exchange’s Main Board, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing Bitcoin treasury and SME-finance company. The move, which takes effect on May 22, 2026, signals the company’s ambition to strengthen its visibility among…

  • What ‘Call of My Life’s’ N76.5 Million Opening Says About Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry.

    Nigerian romantic comedy Call of My Life opened with a reported N76.5 million at the local box office during its debut weekend, adding another strong entry to Nollywood’s growing list of commercially successful cinema releases. At a time when streaming platforms dominate entertainment conversations and economic pressures continue to affect consumer spending, the film’s performance…

  • AFC’s $100 Million Startup Push Signals Africa’s Search for Local Capital.

    The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is reportedly committing $100 million toward supporting African startups, a move that could help reduce the continent’s long-standing dependence on foreign venture capital. The development comes at a time when many African startups are facing tighter fundraising conditions, slower global investment flows, and growing pressure to build more sustainable business…

  • Helios Towers’ $110 Million DR Congo Expansion Reflects Africa’s Growing Demand for Digital Infrastructure.

    Helios Towers is reportedly planning to invest $110 million in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as internet usage and smartphone adoption continue to rise across the country. The investment highlights a broader trend playing out across Africa: telecom infrastructure companies are racing to expand network capacity as millions of new users come online. In…