Author: Anita Bosman

Miami: TECHz – News Desk Paga has announced a strategic partnership with Sui aimed at building next-generation financial infrastructure to improve access to digital financial services across Africa. The announcement was made by Tayo Oviosu, who said the collaboration is focused on addressing long-standing financial challenges on the continent, including slow cross-border payments, currency instability, and limited access to global financial markets. According to Oviosu, the partnership aligns with Paga’s long-term mission of making it simple for one billion people to access and use money. He noted that despite significant growth in Africa’s fintech ecosystem, millions of people across the…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) during Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), the premier national event dedicated to advancing the UAE’s industrial capabilities and manufacturing excellence. The announcement was marked by a photo opportunity attended by His Excellency Badr Al Olama, Director General at Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, and Mohamed Ali Al Kamali, Chief of Industry and Trade at (ADIO), underscoring a shared commitment to advancing the UAE’s national innovation agenda. As part of…

Chipata: TECHz – News Desk Airtel Zambia PLC has commissioned and officially handed over Kamulaseni Community School in Chipata District, reinforcing its commitment to improving access to quality education in rural Zambia through public-private partnerships. The handover ceremony was officiated by the Permanent Secretary – Education Services, represented by Eastern Province Provincial Education Officer Brainely Malambo, who commended Airtel Zambia and the Airtel Africa Foundation for their investment in education infrastructure. He described the school as a “gateway to opportunity” and urged the local community to safeguard the facility. Chipata Mayor George Mwanza also praised Airtel Zambia as a model…

Radda: TECHz – News Desk The Federal Government has commissioned the Katsina State Smart Secondary School in Radda as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital learning and modernize Nigeria’s education system. The project is positioned as a key step toward building a more technology-driven and future-ready education sector. The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to developing a globally competitive workforce through innovation in teaching and learning. He explained that the Smart School goes beyond physical infrastructure, serving as a deliberate investment in skills development, digital literacy, and the country’s long-term…

Freetown: TECHz – News Desk Orange Foundation, through Orange Sierra Leone, has donated Digital School Kits to Regent Square Municipal Primary School in Freetown, Sierra Leone, as part of efforts to promote digital inclusion and improve access to quality education for young learners. The initiative aims to equip students with essential digital learning tools, supporting the integration of technology into basic education and helping bridge the digital divide in schools. The donation event was attended by Conrad Sackey, the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, and Aïcha Touré, whose presence highlighted the collaboration between government and private sector partners…

Kampala: TECHz – News Desk MTN Uganda and MTN MoMo have partnered with e-Bus Xpress to support Uganda’s shift toward a more connected, cashless, and eco-friendly public transport system. The partnership was unveiled during National Science Week, where e-Bus Xpress was officially launched as part of efforts to modernise public transport and promote greener mobility in the country. Under the agreement, MTN Uganda will act as the official payments partner through its mobile money service, MTN MoMo. Passengers will be able to pay for bus fares cashlessly by dialing 16522#, making commuting more convenient and reducing reliance on cash transactions.…

Muscat: TECHz – News Desk Omantel has announced the activation of its AI Centre of Excellence, a national platform designed to accelerate the transition of ideas into practical, high-impact applications. The centre brings together an integrated digital ecosystem spanning advanced infrastructure, innovation, and skills development, enabling Omani startups to build scalable, market-ready solutions with the potential to expand globally. The centre aims to strengthen national capabilities in artificial intelligence, open new avenues for growth, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across sectors, supporting more efficient operations and the development of competitive, future-ready business models. The announcement was made during…

Sydney: TECHz – News Desk Optus, in collaboration with Ericsson, has achieved a world-first milestone by successfully testing 180MHz across 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum aggregation using 5G standalone (SA) carrier aggregation technology on its live commercial network. This breakthrough reinforces Optus’ continued leadership in 5G innovation and demonstrates how advanced network technologies can translate into faster speeds, greater reliability and more consistent experience for customers. This combined Optus’ unique two mid-band TDD spectrum holdings across 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz, achieving a record 180MHz TDD spectrum aggregation. In particular: • Four-Component Carrier (4CC) aggregation enabled 220MHz downlink bandwidth, leveraging spectrum across four…

Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk A new partnership in Kenya is set to introduce regulated stablecoin capabilities into the country’s banking system, marking a notable step in the evolution of cross-border payments. Anzens has teamed up with Credit Bank PLC and Yeshara Tokens Ltd to integrate $USDA, a dollar-backed stablecoin, into licensed banking services. The proposed model will allow customers of Credit Bank to seamlessly convert local currency into the stablecoin and обратно into fiat using their existing bank accounts. The bank will act as custodian for both Kenyan shillings and U.S. dollars, while enabling cross-border settlements through the stablecoin…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy has opened Valeo AI Development Center in Egypt in the presence of Chief Executive Officer of Valeo Group Christophe Périllat, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) Ahmed Elzaher, and Vice President of Group Technical Centers and Valeo Egypt’s General Manager Tamer Aly. This launch marks the 20th anniversary of Valeo Egypt, which has firmly established itself as a premier global hub for software development. Valeo Egypt is also the Group’s largest software development center worldwide, accounting for nearly 50% of its total software output…