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.

  • PayPal Joins Forces with CASHPLUS to Boost Instant Access to Digital Earnings in Morocco

    CASHPLUS, Morocco’s leading fintech company, has announced a strategic partnership with global payments platform PayPal to provide instant digital withdrawals for Moroccan users. This collaboration marks a major milestone in expanding financial accessibility, bridging local needs with international digital payment solutions. Through this partnership, Moroccan PayPal users can now instantly transfer their PayPal balances directly…

  • Driving Investments to Build Africa’s $700B Digital Economy.

    Heirs Technologies has released an industry report emphasizing the urgent need for bold investments to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation and unlock its projected $700 billion digital economy by 2030. The report highlights that while Africa is experiencing rapid digital growth—driven by a young, tech-savvy population, expanding internet penetration, and mobile-first adoption—major gaps remain in infrastructure,…

  • Nigeria explores clean energy to power rising AI sector

    Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Nigeria is accelerating across sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and agriculture. This rapid growth is fueling demand for smarter, more reliable power solutions, as AI technologies require significant and stable energy to operate effectively. Currently, Nigeria faces persistent electricity challenges, including limited grid coverage, frequent outages, and heavy reliance…

  • QuickRemit: Zero-Fee UK-to-Africa Cross-Border Payments

    QuickRemit is a fintech startup reshaping the landscape of cross-border remittances by introducing a zero-fee payment model between the UK and Africa. Founded by a team of innovators with deep experience in finance, technology, and emerging markets, the company’s mission is to make remittances more affordable, transparent, and accessible for African diaspora communities. Traditionally, migrants…

  • Lana Cash, Lacaisse.ma Launch Integrated POS in Morocco

    Lana Cash, a rising fintech player focused on simplifying payments across Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Lacaisse.ma, a leading Moroccan provider of digital point-of-sale (POS) solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance the retail and merchant ecosystem in Morocco by enabling seamless, integrated payment acceptance through modern POS technology. Through this partnership, Lana Cash…

  • Tamara Secures Record $2.4B Asset-Backed Deal, Cementing Its Lead in MENA Fintech.

    Saudi Arabia’s leading “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) fintech unicorn, Tamara, has secured a groundbreaking $2.4 billion asset-backed facility, marking the largest such deal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to date. The facility was arranged in partnership with global investment bank Goldmans Sanch and regional institutions, reflecting strong investor confidence in…