Author: Anita Bosman
Ouagadougou: TECHz – News Desk The Government of Burkina Faso has announced a major shift toward digitalization in the processing of technical certifications in information technology. According to an official service note issued by the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications through its General Directorate of Digital Transformation, all applications for Technical Certification in IT (ATI) must now be submitted via an online platform. The directive, referenced under document number 2026-056 / MTDPC/SG/DGTD and issued in Ouagadougou on March 18, 2026, outlines a transition from traditional paper-based submissions to a fully digital system. Applicants are required to use…
Akuse: TECHz – News Desk The Government of Ghana is intensifying efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across public institutions as part of a broader strategy to boost productivity and drive economic transformation. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and aligns with the country’s wider digital and economic development agenda. The direction was highlighted during the National AI Expert Training Programme held in Akuse in the Eastern Region from March 16 to 20, 2026. The programme brought together public sector leaders to build capacity and strengthen understanding of how AI can be…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Vox has entered into a strategic partnership with Nymbis Cloud Solutions to strengthen its cloud infrastructure and data protection offerings for businesses. The collaboration reintroduces advanced cloud capabilities into the Vox ecosystem, allowing customers to access connectivity, security, and cloud services through a single integrated provider. The initial phase will focus on cloud backup solutions, with plans to expand into cloud computing and colocation services within the next six months. Through the partnership, businesses will gain access to enterprise-grade backup environments designed to support critical workloads, alongside robust data protection and recovery tools that help…
Bangui: TECHz – News Desk On March 16, 2026, the Central African Republic officially launched the commercialization of Starlink, marking a new chapter in national connectivity. The launch ceremony took place at the conference room of the Digital Training Center at the University of Bangui and was carried out through a partnership between the government and DEVEA CENTRAFRIQUE, the local representative of Starlink. The initiative is designed to enhance access to information and communication technologies across the country. According to Parfait Kowosso, Starlink’s value lies in its ability to provide high-speed internet in areas where traditional digital infrastructure is insufficient…
Port Sudan: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Digital Transformation and Communications of Sudan has announced the rollout of USSD-based banking services in coordination with the Central Bank of Sudan and the Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority. The initiative, guided by Eng. Ahmed Dardery, Minister of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications, will be available starting next week and is designed to provide citizens with convenient access to financial services via mobile phones, even in areas without internet access or where mobile banking apps are difficult to use during peak periods. The first phase of services will include essential banking functions…
Ouagadougou: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso has welcomed a new initiative under the ICT Program in Faso (PROTAF) aimed at promoting digital inclusion and women’s empowerment. The initiative, presented on March 14, 2026, in Ouagadougou, involves the recycling and rehabilitation of outdated computer equipment to provide resources for vulnerable populations and support digital education. The project retrieved surplus computer hardware from public administration, initially collecting 30 computers, 30 keyboards, 30 central units, 30 mice, 10 printers, and 10 inverters. Following refurbishment by a team of student-supported technicians, a substantial…
San Jose: TECHz – News Desk HPE announced the HPE AI Grid, an end-to-end solution built on the NVIDIA reference architecture to securely connect AI factories and distributed inference clusters across regional and far‑edge sites. The HPE AI Grid enables service providers to deploy and operate thousands of distributed inference sites, turning AI installations into a single intelligent system. AI‑native applications require predictable, low‑latency, distributed infrastructure. The HPE AI Grid solution, part of NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio, delivers predictable, ultra‑low latency performance at scale for real‑time AI services, zero‑touch provisioning, and automated security with integrated orchestration. Rami Rahim,…
Paris: TECHz – News Desk Orange Business is announcing a major transformation of enterprise communications, powered by trust and AI, to address the growing challenges businesses face as digital interactions increase. As digital engagement grows exponentially, businesses face mounting issues: lacking trust in phone calls, rising impersonation fraud, over-burdened customer support teams with long waiting times, and proliferating AI-generated content. Orange Business is tackling these concerns strategically by expanding its enterprise communications capabilities to build trust, enhance productivity, and ensure authenticity across voice and digital channels. Reinventing voice as the most efficient medium for employee and customer experience Voice is…
Cape Town: TECHz – News Desk Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, is deploying its AI Factory, powered by NVIDIA AI platform, in South Africa, with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO and Group Chief Technology & AI Officer, Cassava Technologies: “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone. As the continent’s first NVIDIA Cloud Partner, we are ensuring that African businesses aren’t just consumers of global tech – they are the architects of it. Our goal is to give Africa…
Boston: TECHz – News Desk Bain & Company announced it will work with IBM to deliver expertise to private equity and corporate clients on post-quantum cryptography risks and strategic mitigations. The strategic collaboration brings together the companies’ deep cybersecurity expertise including IBM Consulting’s quantum-safe transformation services and Bain’s market-leading capabilities in diligence to provide clients a state-of-the-art assessment of resilience in the fast-emerging post-quantum world. This will enable clients to take vital mitigation measures and integrate PQC into strategic and operational plans. With quantum computing advancing rapidly from theoretical research to commercialization of real-world applications, the technology poses a credible…