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 Fintech Revolution: How Startups Are Redefining Banking.

    Welcome to the first edition of our Wednesday Fintech Spotlight! Africa’s financial landscape is transforming fast, and fintech startups are at the heart of this change — reshaping how people save, spend, lend, and transact. Across the continent, over 400 million adults remain unbanked. Traditional banks often struggle to reach these populations due to infrastructure,…

  • Francophone Africa’s e-commerce growth hindered by logistics and payments

    Francophone Africa is on the cusp of a potential e-commerce revolution, often referred to as its “Amazon moment.” Rapid urbanization, growing smartphone penetration, and a rising middle class are creating the conditions for online retail to flourish. However, significant structural and operational challenges threaten to slow the region’s journey toward becoming a fully digital marketplace…

  • GTCO Loses Trillion-Naira Profit Edge — What Investors Are Missing.

    Nigeria’s banking heavyweight, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), has posted its 2025 financial results, showing a respectable ₦1.23 trillion profit before tax — but this figure, while impressive, represents a decline from its break‑out performance in 2024. Last year GTCO delivered a record ₦1.27 trillion profit before tax, bolstered by significant fair‑value gains that did not…

  • Women in DeFi to host 2026 summit boosting African women in Web3

    Women in DeFi, a leading advocacy group for gender diversity in blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), has officially announced its 2026 summit, aimed at advancing African women’s leadership in the global Web3 economy. The event seeks to provide a platform for women across the continent to connect, learn, and lead in one of the fastest-growing…

  • Sterling Bank empowers Nigerians with ₦2 billion funding initiative

    Sterling Bank has announced a bold initiative to put ₦2 billion directly into the hands of everyday Nigerians, signaling its commitment to financial inclusion and community engagement. The program is designed to empower individuals and small businesses across the country, providing them with access to funds that can drive personal growth, support entrepreneurial ventures, and…

  • SA SMEs struggle with execution, not lack of funding

    While South Africa is often criticized for a lack of access to funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a closer look suggests the real challenge isn’t capital—it’s execution. Many SMEs struggle not because investors aren’t willing to back them, but because these businesses face operational inefficiencies, weak business models, and limited managerial capacity that…