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.

  • Vodacom Advances Africa’s 5G Future with Dual-Band Massive MIMO Innovation.

    The implementation of this technology demonstrates Vodacom’s ongoing strategy to future-proof its network, to meet ever growing customer demand for data and enhance its 5G network leadership in South Africa. Vodacom has achieved a major technological milestone by successfully deploying dual-band massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) on its 5G network, setting a new benchmark…

  • African Startup Funding Stumbles as Global Venture Slowdown Reaches the Continent

    After showing strong resilience against the global funding slowdown in 2022 and early 2023, African startups have begun to feel the weight of reduced venture capital inflows. The first quarter results of 2024 indicate a marked decline in deal volume and investment size across the continent, signaling that Africa is no longer insulated from the…

  • Egypt, India strengthen ICT partnership with focus on AI, offshoring, and startups.

    The meeting reviewed progress on projects implemented under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Egypt and India, which covers areas including e-government, IT industry development, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, capacity building, electronics design and manufacturing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Egypt and India are strengthening their collaboration in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, with…

  • Nigeria’s telecom sector faces investor caution as FDI plunges to two-decade low of $80.78m

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has dropped sharply, raising concerns over investor confidence and the industry’s growth trajectory. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), telecoms FDI fell to $80.78 million in the first half of 2023, a dramatic decline compared to over $417 million recorded during the same period in…

  • Kenya and Kuwait Strengthen Ties Through Digital Transformation Partnership

    The two countries are reportedly planning to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership across various sectors, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Health, Transport, and Labour. Kenya and Kuwait are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation in digital transformation, signaling stronger bilateral ties between the…

  • SA to Unify State-Owned Fiber Networks for Broader Connectivity

    The goal is to move from a siloed approach to a more integrated model. By coordinating the rollout and management of public fiber, the government hopes to spend smarter, reduce costs, and accelerate the expansion of high-speed internet to underserved areas. South Africa is moving to better coordinate and integrate its public fiber-optic infrastructure across…