Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk As of February 2026, IBM has solidified its position as the leader in “Utility-Scale” quantum computing. The company’s strategy has shifted away from simply chasing high qubit counts to a rigorous, verified pursuit of Quantum Advantage – the point where a quantum system performs a task significantly better, faster, or cheaper than any classical supercomputer. The Hardware Frontier: Nighthawk and Heron IBM’s current fleet is anchored by two critical generations of processors that are currently accessible via the IBM Quantum Platform: • IBM Quantum Nighthawk: Released for early cloud access in January 2026, this is…
Dakar: TECHz – News Desk On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Divisional Commissioner of Police Moustapha Diouf, Deputy Director of the Judicial Police, officially launched a new platform for reporting cybercriminal activities in Senegal. The platform, accessible here, was initiated by the Special Division to Combat Cybercrime for the Protection of Children Online, with support from UNICEF. The platform aims to strengthen the technical and operational capabilities of the Special Division to Combat Cybercrime (DSC) by enhancing prevention, detection, investigation, reporting, and response to online violations affecting children. The launch ceremony, held at the Directorate of Training (formerly the National…
Manama: TECHz – News Desk Beyon Money Business, part of the Beyon Group, has announced a strategic partnership with BitOasis Bahrain W.L.L., one of the leading homegrown crypto platforms in the MENA region, marking a landmark fintech–crypto collaboration designed to safely link traditional finance and digital assets across the GCC. Under this partnership, Beyon Money Business will provide a closed-loop digital wallet solution powered by its secure and trusted wallet infrastructure. By combining Beyon Money Business’s capabilities with the Beyon Money consumer wallet, the solution will give BitOasis Bahrain and its customers safe, seamless, and scalable access to digital financial…
Doha: TECHz – News Desk Ooredoo Group today announced the formation of Ooredoo Fibre Networks (OFN), a new independent entity dedicated to managing and scaling Ooredoo’s international connectivity and submarine cable infrastructure ambitions, and the appointment of Khalid Hassan Al-Hamadi as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from 15 February 2026. The carve-out process is expected to be completed by 2027. OFN will serve as the Group’s specialised vehicle to execute strategic investments in submarine cables and high-capacity terrestrial transport fibre, a substantial digital infrastructure opportunity offering attractive long-term returns. The new entity will bundle Ooredoo’s expanding portfolio of international connectivity…
Windhoek: TECHz – News Desk On 13 February 2026, the People’s Republic of China officially handed over the China-Aided Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station to Namibia, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding cooperation between the two countries. The partnership, initially established through an agreement in 2000 and renewed in 2018, has provided technical and financial support for the construction of the station and training of Namibian personnel. The new facility is set to enhance Namibia’s capacity to receive and process satellite data, strengthening national capabilities in disaster management, security, and sustainable resource management. The station will assist in monitoring…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk In its first financial report since listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on November 27, 2025, Cell C has identified its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business as a primary engine for growth. The company’s overall results for the six-month period ended November 30, 2025, reflect a transition phase following major restructuring. However, the Wholesale segment, which houses its MVNO operations, delivered exceptional performance during this period. The MVNO business has become a central pillar of Cell C’s “asset-light, partnership-led” model, designed to scale through partner ecosystems. Wholesale revenue surged by 22.5% year-on-year, reaching…
Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk Ericsson and specialized by stc announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to accelerate the development of advanced mission‑critical communication capabilities that support Saudi Arabia’s national public‑safety ecosystem. The collaboration brings together specialized by stc’s nationwide digital infrastructure with Ericsson’s global expertise in secure, high‑availability networks. This MoU aims to enhance operational efficiency for first responders including police, ambulance, civil‑protection and emergency‑management teams by enabling reliable, real‑time communication tools such as mission‑critical push‑to‑talk and push‑to‑video, Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑driven incident analytics and high‑precision…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk MTN South Africa, in collaboration with Helios Towers and Datacomb Development Hub, has officially launched the Helios Towers 12-Month ICT Learnership Programme, aimed at creating meaningful employment pathways for the country’s youth. The programme provides a comprehensive ICT learnership for five unemployed young graduates from MTN SA Foundation’s Digital Skills for Digital Jobs (DS4DJ) initiative. Designed as an exit opportunity, the learnership bridges the gap between digital training and real workplace experience, equipping participants with practical skills, industry exposure, and career-ready competencies. MTN South Africa expressed pride in partnering with like-minded organizations on this initiative…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk The Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced a strategic educational partnership with Canva, the global leader in visual design and collaboration tools. The announcement was made during the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Omar Sultan Al-Ulema, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Vice Chairman of the Summit, alongside Cliff Obrecht, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Canva. The partnership aims to provide learners and educators within The Digital School ecosystem with free…