Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk South Africa’s global business services sector represents a strategic gateway for economic growth, job creation, and youth skills development, stated Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen during the recent official opening of Atain’s new center in the Cape Town CBD. Atain, a leading global customer experience and business process management company specializing in AI-driven services and digital technology platforms, is expanding its footprint to drive further prosperity. Steenhuisen praised the leadership of Atain for their confidence in the country and their continued investment in youth, highlighting a success story that started with…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Red Dot Distribution (www.RedDotDistribution.com), a leading technology distributor serving the Middle East and Africa, today announced plans to enter a new chapter of growth with a revised leadership structure. This move is aimed at sharpening its strategic focus, driving execution, and supporting its long-term ambitions across the region. After 25 years at the helm, Munir Bharwani transitions from CEO to Managing Director, where he will focus on the company’s broader strategic vision and key stakeholder relationships. Nishad Mairal steps into the CEO role and will lead Red Dot’s operations and growth agenda across the region.…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk The Board of South African Airways (SAA) has resolved to place the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Matshela Seshibe, on special leave, with immediate effect, pending the outcome of an internal process. The decision reflects the Board’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of good governance, accountability, integrity and leadership. It is also consistent with the Board’s responsibility to safeguard the interests of SAA, its employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders while ensuring that the organisation continues to operate with stability and confidence. “We recognise the responsibility entrusted to us and will continue to…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Air Chefs, a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer care following recent media reports relating to a food safety matter identified earlier this year. In March 2026, routine food safety testing as part of Air Chefs’ comprehensive Food Safety Management System detected Listeria monocytogenes in a specific food product supplied by an approved supplier. The issue was identified through Air Chefs’ own proactive monitoring processes, enabling immediate action to be taken. The detection did not constitute a confirmed outbreak of…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year 2026, ending on June 30. In the second quarter, Yalla Group reported revenues of AED 303.4 million (US82.6 million), compared with AED 310 million in the same period last year. Net income stood at AED 107.6 million (US29.3 million), down from AED 134 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first half of the year, the…
Dakar: TECHz – News Desk Senegal is taking decisive steps to fortify its digital sovereignty and safeguard its critical information systems against emerging threats. On August 13, 2026, the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy presented a comprehensive legislative proposal to the Intercommission of the National Assembly in Dakar, aiming to legally mandate the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure. As digital reliance deepens across government services, the economy, and daily life, the vulnerability to cross-border cybercrime syndicates has become a pressing concern. To proactively address this, the proposed Bill introduces a graduated legal framework tailored to varying levels of operational…
DRC : TECHz – News Desk In a landmark move for African telecommunications, Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink have commercially launched their direct-to-cell satellite service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The rollout marks the first commercial activation of Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology anywhere on the African continent, allowing millions of people to connect to the internet in areas entirely devoid of traditional terrestrial mobile infrastructure. The new service eliminates the need for expensive satellite dishes or specialized routers, transforming Starlink’s constellation of over 650 satellites into mobile towers in space. The technology connects directly to compatible LTE Android smartphones,…
Abuja: TECHz – News Desk The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), acting through its subsidiary, the Office of Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has initiated a strategic co-creation session in Abuja to fast-track the operationalisation of incentives provided under the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). This pivotal gathering brought together diverse stakeholders across the public and private sectors to discuss actionable measures for translating the groundbreaking legislation into tangible, measurable benefits for startups, investors, and the broader Nigerian innovation ecosystem. Representing NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the National Coordinator of ONDI, Ms. Victoria Fabunmi, stated that while vital structural progress has…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Coinbase has officially received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This regulatory approval clears the cryptocurrency exchange to establish its international tokenization hub in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Through the newly acquired FSP, Coinbase is authorized to arrange investment deals and provide specialized custody services, paving the way for the launch of blockchain-based tokenized securities. The initiative fundamentally reimagines how global investors access traditional financial markets. Instead of relying on legacy brokerages or correspondent banking relationships, investors will…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of the e& group, has become the first operator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to successfully introduce and test Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on a commercial 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. The initial end-to-end verification of the technology was completed in collaboration with global technology partner Ericsson, utilizing its RedCap Radio Access Network (RAN) software. Following this successful test, e& UAE recently activated a smartwatch as the first live RedCap use case in the United Arab Emirates, demonstrating the technology’s readiness for wider deployment. Also recognized in…