Author: Anita Bosman
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a new service for its UAE-based Egyptian customers. For the first time, UAE-based customers of Egyptian nationality can open accounts with Mashreq Egypt instantly, fully remotely, and enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer money in real time – all through the Mashreq UAE mobile app. This fully digital service is available to Egyptian nationals who hold a NEO, Gold or Private account with Mashreq UAE. It eliminates the need for physical documents or in-person visits to…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine global business models, AGN IT Services , a UAE-based technology and AI training company, has launched a structured AI Readiness Framework in form of a training that is called “Confusion to Clarity AI Readiness & Governance Training”, designed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) adopt artificial intelligence in a practical, scalable, and business-driven manner. With SMEs forming a critical pillar of the UAE’s economy, the framework aims to address a key challenge faced by many organisations, how to implement AI effectively without excessive cost, technical complexity, or…
Doha: TECHz – News Desk Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, continues to strengthen its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity solutions, including advanced satellite capabilities, amid growing demands for reliability and resilience. As part of this commitment, Ooredoo is expanding its connectivity ecosystem through advanced satellite connectivity, enabled by its role as an authorised Starlink reseller. This allows enterprises to maintain seamless operations in remote, offshore, and hard-to-reach locations, as well as during unexpected network disruptions. This integration adds an additional layer of resilience to Ooredoo’s comprehensive B2B portfolio, supporting mission-critical operations that require continuous…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Yango has released its 2025 Mobility Report, offering fresh insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming travel and urban movement across the United Arab Emirates. The report positions the UAE as a leading environment for testing digital mobility solutions, driven by near-universal internet access and widespread mobile adoption. According to the findings, AI is already delivering tangible impact across the travel ecosystem, particularly through operational use cases such as real-time routing, dynamic pricing, and demand prediction. These technologies are helping optimise transport systems and improve user experience, with AI-powered traffic solutions in cities like Dubai…
Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk Safaricom PLC has unveiled a new unified digital platform, My OneApp, which combines the existing M-PESA App and MySafaricom App into a single integrated mobile experience. The announcement was made by the company’s Super App team, including Felix Kimura, Paul Kamau, Gakenia Gathura, and Peter Gichangi, who showcased the application and its features during a live demonstration. The new app is designed to simplify how customers interact with Safaricom services by bringing payments, account management, and other digital services into one seamless interface. According to the demonstration, My OneApp will allow users to carry out…
Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a new, more convenient way for taxpayers to file their returns directly through WhatsApp, aiming to simplify compliance and make tax services more accessible across Kenya. According to the announcement, users can now complete parts of their tax filing process by sending a message and following guided prompts on the platform. The initiative is designed to reduce the complexity and time traditionally associated with filing returns, offering a faster, mobile-friendly alternative. KRA emphasized that the service is built for convenience, allowing taxpayers to access support whether they are…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Afrobarometer, in partnership with the African Leadership for Governance Network, has concluded the 2026 Governance Sector Challenge, an eight-week policy research and innovation programme focused on strengthening governance across Africa. Held under the theme of building public trust in institutions, the initiative brought together 45 emerging leaders from across the continent to examine the drivers of institutional trust and develop data-driven policy recommendations. The programme emphasized improving leadership accountability, enhancing institutional legitimacy, and reinforcing the relationship between citizens and the state. Participants from 14 countries – including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana – worked…
Lagos: TECHz – News Desk SurgePay has secured a six-figure award from Stellar’s organization, the Stellar Community Fund (SCF), marking a strong vote of confidence in the platform’s mission to rebuild cross-border finance for Africa from the ground up. The award places SurgePay among a carefully selected group of fintech and blockchain teams chosen from 85 global applicants, and arrives at a moment when the platform is not just promising results but already delivering them. The SurgePay vision is straightforward: money should just work. But the financial reality for millions of Africans and diaspora members tells a different story. Today,…
Kinshasa: TECHz – News Desk The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a significant step toward modernising its higher education and research ecosystem with the official launch of a new digital portal dedicated to the Higher Education, University, Scientific Research and Innovation (ESURSI) sub-sector. The initiative, led by the sector’s supervisory minister, Marie-Thérèse Sombo, is designed to address long-standing structural challenges affecting the system. These include fragmented information management systems, limited access to scientific and academic resources, and persistent inequalities in knowledge access between urban and rural institutions. The government noted that the sector has also been constrained by…
Accra: TECHz – News Desk Ghana has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital economy, following Cabinet approval of a $250 million investment to establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) computing centre aimed at accelerating innovation across key sectors. Announced by Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the initiative is designed to position Ghana as a leading hub for responsible AI development in Africa. The proposed centre will support research, development, and deployment of AI technologies across industries including agriculture, healthcare, education, and financial services. The announcement was made during a national stakeholder engagement on…