Author: Anita Bosman

Washington: TECHz – News Desk The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Directors today approved a transformative regional initiative that will directly boost job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This second operation under the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), totaling $137 million, aims to strengthen the foundations for a dynamic digital economy through three core pillars: (i) expanding and upgrading the digital infrastructure needed for competitiveness; (ii) fostering a more business‑friendly environment; and (iii) enabling businesses to scale and operate across regional markets. WARDIP2 will increase broadband access, financing, and usage in participating countries and will…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to accelerate the evolution of 5G-A (5G+) Phase-2 technology and deliver unprecedented 10Gbps-class connectivity experiences to customers across the Emirates. The partnership will focus on transforming du’s wireless network infrastructure to support ultra-broadband capabilities that deliver 10Gbps peak rates in both outdoor and indoor environments. Central to this initiative is the deployment of U6G technology, which enables ultra-large bandwidth aggregation and establishes the foundation for next-generation connectivity experiences that will redefine how customers interact with digital services.…

Barcelona: Techz – News Desk Ericsson has positioned itself as a key driver of the emerging 6G ecosystem, working to build what it describes as an AI-native and globally scalable foundation for next-generation mobile networks. The company said its deep engagement with industry partners is helping move 6G development from research into practical, deployable networks, with its technology serving as a convergence point for innovation across the telecommunications sector. According to Ericsson, progress in the 6G ecosystem will depend heavily on interoperable, end-to-end technologies. The transition is expected to begin with the continued rollout of 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk The MTN Foundation has concluded Phase 7 of its ICT and Business Skills Training Programme, equipping 5,980 young entrepreneurs across eight states in Nigeria with practical digital and business skills aimed at helping them grow and scale their businesses. The programme, implemented by MTN Nigeria through its foundation, is designed to strengthen entrepreneurship and digital capacity among young Nigerians by providing training in areas such as digital tools, business management, and enterprise development. Participants were selected from different states and underwent structured training to help them improve their business operations and competitiveness in the digital…

Herndon: TECHz – News Desk ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a strategic partnership with Q-KON, a premier African satellite engineering and service provider, to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa. This collaboration will significantly lower barriers to entry for Q-KON and its customers, enabling businesses and organizations of all sizes to access premium satellite ground technology while accelerating time to market. Q-KON will provide satellite capacity and teleport facilities in South Africa, while ST Engineering iDirect will deliver Intuition Unbound’s flexible, scalable, and secure satellite ground connectivity. This model will foster a more competitive market landscape…

Cape Town: TECHz – News Desk A partnership between the United Kingdom and South Africa is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how astronomical observatories operate, enabling telescopes to become smarter and more automated. The initiative, known as the Intelligent Observatory programme, is being delivered through collaboration between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Hartree Centre and the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading facility for optical and infrared astronomy. The programme integrates AI and advanced digital technologies into observatory operations, allowing telescopes to monitor their own systems, process observation data instantly, and detect sudden astronomical events such…

Kigali: TECHz – News Desk The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Licence Passporting Framework for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) across the two countries. This framework is designed to streamline licensing processes by promoting mutual recognition of regulatory requirements, reducing duplication while maintaining strong oversight and supervisory standards. The initiative is aligned with the East Africa Community (EAC) Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan, which envisions a more integrated and efficient regional payments ecosystem. By creating a standardized approach for licensing PSPs, the framework aims to…

Kigali: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda marked a key milestone with the launch of the Rwanda FinTech Centre, highlighting the country’s ongoing progress in digital finance. Minister Paula Musoni emphasized that Rwanda has achieved over 90% financial inclusion, but the focus is now shifting toward scaling fintech innovation to address the needs of businesses and communities effectively. During the event, Minister Musoni stressed the importance of moving beyond pilot projects to implement scalable fintech solutions that deliver tangible impact. She called for coordinated efforts within the ecosystem to ensure that initiatives grow systematically,…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk TransFi, a global payments infrastructure and orchestration company focused on emerging markets, announced that it has surpassed $1 billion in processed volume on its platform, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. The company also said it is set to achieve $5 billion processed transaction volume in the next 12 months, based on the current pipeline and expected business conversions, reflecting growing demand from businesses seeking faster, more reliable, and more accessible cross-border payment infrastructure. TransFi now supports payments across 70+ countries and 250+ payment methods, enabling cross-border transfers on stablecoin rails with a…

Harrison: TECHz – News Desk Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. As generative AI evolves toward systems capable of making decisions and executing tasks on behalf of users, the agentic era has arrived. While businesses know they must keep pace with rapid change, not all businesses have the tools to start. Mastercard sees this shift as one of the defining developments shaping the future of digital commerce. To help organizations navigate this transformation, Mastercard is introducing Mastercard Agent Suite, a new set of services designed to help customers take actionable steps to integrate agentic AI into their daily operations…