Author: Anita Bosman
Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk Riyad Bank and Mastercard announced the launch of an innovative Travel and Expense (T&E) Corporate Card program, marking Riyad Bank’s first corporate card offering in the Kingdom. The launch marks the latest collaboration between the two entities, building on their ongoing efforts to redefine business travel within the Kingdom, the Middle East and Africa region and beyond. Introducing two new corporate card variants to the Kingdom, the program is uniquely tailored to the needs of a rapidly growing business community. The program offers access to a family of personalized corporate cards. These powerful payments solutions…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, has partnered with ElTawkeel.com, a comprehensive digital platform for automotive services in Egypt, through its specialized arm, Valu Shift, to launch Egypt’s first fully integrated digital automotive e-commerce platform dedicated to the new car segment. This collaboration is enabling Egypt’s first fully integrated digital solution, where customers can browse, book, pay for, and finance a new vehicle within a single seamless ecosystem. The partnership represents a structural shift from traditional, fragmented dealership processes to a unified digital model. By integrating Valu Shift directly into the ElTawkeel.com e-commerce platform,…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Ozow, a leading South African fintech and payments provider, has partnered with Happy Pay to introduce Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) functionality to its merchant network, enabling businesses to offer flexible payment options at checkout while maintaining a seamless and secure transaction experience. The collaboration comes as e-commerce continues to expand in South Africa, with merchants increasingly seeking ways to improve conversion rates and meet evolving consumer expectations. BNPL has emerged as a key solution in addressing demand for greater financial flexibility and improved checkout experiences. Through this partnership, Ozow merchants will be able to…
Windhoek: TECHz – News Desk The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus, has called on Namibia to accelerate its digital transformation, stressing that the country cannot afford to wait for perfect conditions before fully embracing technology and unlocking its digital economy. She made the remarks during the Huawei ICT Congress Gala Dinner and the launch of the Women in Tech and 2026 National Talent Cultivation Project held in Windhoek. The initiative aims to strengthen ICT skills development, promote digital inclusion, and expand opportunities for young people, particularly women, in the technology sector. Hon. Theofelus reaffirmed the government’s…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk NEC XON and Avaloq (both part of NEC Corporation) have combined Avaloq’s globally proven banking and wealth management platform with NEC XON’s strong regional presence and delivery capabilities to support the digitalisation of Africa’s wealth management sector. The collaboration focuses on helping financial institutions modernise complex legacy environments, improve operational efficiency and respond to rising client expectations for digital engagement. It will concentrate on key markets including South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria, where demand is growing for scalable platforms that can support regulatory compliance, front-to-back operations and digital client experiences. South Africa stands out…
Kuwait City: TECHz – News Desk Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with its total managed active customer base reaching 51.2 million. Key Financial Highlights (Q1 2026) The Group delivered strong growth across all major financial indicators: Revenue: KD 569 million (USD 1.86 billion), up 6% EBITDA: KD 182 million (USD 594 million), up 6% EBITDA Margin: 32% Net Income: KD 80 million (USD 260 million), up 51% EPS: 18 fils…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk A historic, sovereign transformation has officially rewritten the digital layout of the Euro-Asian and MEA sectors. As verified in recent data compiled by Anadolu Agency, Turkey has officially launched its nationwide commercial 5G-Advanced infrastructure across all 81 provinces. This major milestone was formally inaugurated during a state ceremony held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, led as a foundational pillar of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s “National Technology Move.” According to official framework documents from the Information Technologies and Communications Authority of Turkey (BTK), these newly issued network licenses are legally locked in through December 31,…
Redwood City: TECHz – News Desk Equinix, Inc., the world’s digital infrastructure company®, announced the global expansion of Equinix Fabric Geo Zones, the first network-level, sovereignty enforcement layer that operates across interconnected clouds and providers. Enterprises face growing compliance risks from network rerouting events that can inadvertently move sovereign data across borders they are legally required to respect. Built natively into Equinix Fabric®, Geo Zones eliminates that risk by keeping data within defined geographic boundaries. Courtney Munroe, Founder, Apex Research: “Businesses are facing one of the most complex global regulatory environments in history while at the same time facing huge…
Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk Zain KSA, a leading digital services provider, has completed its technical and workforce preparations for Hajj 1447H, supported by an integrated system built to raise the standard of connectivity and digital services for pilgrims. These efforts align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program, contributing to a more reliable and seamless digital experience throughout the Hajj season. Central to these preparations is the launch of the Smart Hajj Platform, an innovative AI-powered platform that delivers intelligent, end-to-end network management across the Hajj zone. Powered by advanced AI technologies, the platform…
Dar es Salaam: TECHz – News Desk Airtel Tanzania says it is expanding collaboration with Huawei to strengthen Tanzania’s telecommunications infrastructure and improve digital services across the country. In a statement shared on May 13, Airtel Tanzania said its managing director met with Huawei technology experts to discuss major infrastructure upgrades aimed at expanding communication services nationwide. The discussions focused on several strategic areas, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve network stability and quality, expansion of high-speed home broadband services, enhancement of communication systems, and deployment of advanced technologies such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE) to improve…