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.

  • South Africa Holds Its Ground as Starlink Faces Regulatory Barriers.

    South Africa continues to resist pressure to fast-track the entry of Starlink, even as demand for affordable high-speed internet grows across the country. While Starlink has expanded rapidly across several African markets, South African regulators have maintained that the company must comply fully with local ownership and licensing rules before operating commercially. The standoff has…

  • OpenAI’s Sam Altman Testifies in Escalating Legal Battle With Elon Musk.

    The ongoing conflict between Sam Altman and Elon Musk has entered a new phase, with Altman reportedly providing testimony as part of the growing legal dispute surrounding OpenAI. What began as disagreements over the future direction of OpenAI has now evolved into one of the most closely watched power struggles in the global AI industry,…

  • LinkedIn’s Job Cuts Show Why Revenue Growth No Longer Guarantees Stability in Tech.

    LinkedIn has reportedly cut around 875 jobs despite recording approximately 12% revenue growth, a move that reflects the changing priorities inside today’s technology industry. For many observers, the layoffs may appear contradictory at first glance: why would a growing company reduce staff while business performance remains positive? But across global tech, companies are increasingly focusing…

  • Lagos Moves to Build Cybersecurity Centre as Digital Risks Grow Across Africa’s Largest City.

    Lagos is planning a new cybersecurity centre aimed at protecting the digital data and online infrastructure connected to more than 15 million residents. The initiative reflects growing concern over cyber threats as governments across Africa digitize public services, expand smart city systems, and collect larger amounts of citizen data. For Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial and technology…

  • GTCO Confident as Fintech Competition Fades, Says Segun Agbaje

    Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has declared that it is no longer worried about competition from fintech firms, as the banking group says it has successfully built a strong digital ecosystem capable of standing its ground in Nigeria’s fast-evolving financial services landscape. The statement was made by GTCO Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, during…

  • OPay: Nigeria’s Fintech Giant Under Spotlight for Growth and Criticism

    OPay has remained a dominant force in Nigeria’s fintech landscape, but recent developments and ongoing industry conversations have increasingly placed the company at the centre of broader op-eds and opinion debates about the future of digital finance in Africa. In several opinion pieces circulating across financial media and tech commentary platforms in 2026, OPay is…