Author: Anita Bosman

Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk Safaricom PLC has unveiled Ziidi Trader, a new feature on its M-PESA platform that allows Kenyans to trade shares directly on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a significant step in the company’s evolution from a mobile payments service to a full-scale digital financial ecosystem. Speaking at the launch, Safaricom’s Chief Financial Officer, Dilip Pal, highlighted the milestone as part of the company’s ongoing mission to deepen financial inclusion and expand wealth creation opportunities for all Kenyans. Dilip Pal, Chief Financial Officer, Safaricom: “Today marks an important milestone in Safaricom’s journey to strengthen the financial…

Shanghai: TECHz – News Desk AXIAN Telecom and Huawei have signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Shanghai to strengthen collaboration in support of Africa’s digital transformation and accelerate the growth of inclusive and sustainable digital economies across the continent. The MoU deepens collaboration across three key pillars – Digital Connectivity, Digital Finance, and Digital Operations – enabling both companies to jointly modernize network infrastructure, expand digital services and introduce next-generation technologies that improve affordability, resilience, and service quality across AXIAN Telecom’s operating markets. The partnership will focus on deploying future-ready and scalable technologies including 5G, cloud-based networks, AI-driven…

Doha: TECHz – News Desk The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in digital innovation and supporting the adoption of emerging technologies within regulatory and public service environments. The signing ceremony of the agreement took place on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, and the agreement was signed by Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority, and Engineer Omar Ali Al Ansari, Secretary General of the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council. As part of the cooperation agreement, the two entities…

Lagos: TECHz – News Desk Paga Founder and Group CEO, Tayo Oviosu, has reassured Nigerians that the company’s newly announced partnership with PayPal is designed to improve access, resolve user concerns, and create a more reliable pathway into global digital commerce. Speaking after the announcement, Oviosu said the partnership is fundamentally about customers and simplifying how Nigerians send, receive, and manage money. He noted that since the integration was announced, the response has been marked by strong interest and emotional reactions, which he described as understandable given what PayPal represents for many Nigerians. According to Oviosu, the partnership marks a…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to leverage Microsoft Azure and cloud AI capabilities for the research and development of prototype AI agents aimed at enhancing higher education in the UAE, in alignment with national priorities. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to positioning the UAE as a global hub for innovation and advanced research, stating stated: “The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is committed to…

Chad: TECHz – News Desk On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Agency for Information and Communication Technologies Development (ADETIC), the National Agency for Information Security and Electronic Certification (ANSICE), and TECHSO-GROUP signed a tripartite agreement to conduct a security audit of the National Data Center, a strategic infrastructure central to Chad’s digital sovereignty. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Adoum Djimet Saboun, Director General of ADETIC; Mrs. Nadjma Saleh Kebzabo, Deputy General Manager of ANSICE; and Mr. Hamza Waraki, co-founder of TECHSO-GROUP. The agreement marks the project’s most sensitive phase: securing and certifying the National Data Center ahead of…

Doha: TECHz – News Desk Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has announced a key collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to help automate and manage Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced and intelligent smart cities globally. Unveiled at the Web Summit Qatar event, this landmark agreement introduces a pioneering Artificial Intelligence Powered platform designed to help optimise urban operations and enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors. Ooredoo has been appointed as the prime partner managing Operations, while Honeywell will customise its City Suite platform to serve as the technology backbone,…

Sharjah: TECHz – News Desk e& UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) aimed at strengthening support for the startup and SME ecosystem. The agreement was signed during the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival and focuses on creating opportunities for entrepreneurs through procurement partnerships, access to e& UAE’s physical campus for workshops and events, and tailored business solutions designed to drive sustainable growth and innovation. Through this collaboration, both organizations seek to empower emerging businesses by connecting them with resources, infrastructure, and corporate expertise that can help accelerate their development and market readiness. The initiative…

Lusaka: TECHz – News Desk On 5 February 2026, Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Chipota Mutati MP, met with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Hon. Sakari Puisto, to discuss ongoing and future cooperation in technology, innovation, and digital transformation. The meeting highlighted the productive and forward-looking partnership between the two countries, with a focus on five key areas defining their collaboration. Minister Mutati emphasized Finland’s pivotal role in supporting Zambia’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Zambia has moved from strategy to implementation, piloting AI in the health sector through 20 AI-driven health centres, a major initiative aimed at…

Muhanga: TECHz – News Desk The Government of Rwanda has signed a historic expansion agreement with Zipline, marking the first milestone under Zipline’s recent $150M pay-for-performance award from the U.S. Department of State. Building on its legacy as the first country in the world to launch Zipline’s autonomous delivery service in 2016, Rwanda will now become the first country with full nationwide autonomous logistics coverage, the first country in Africa with Zipline’s urban delivery system, and the first country in Africa with an autonomous delivery testing center. The expansion reinforces Rwanda’s status as a global leader in AI, robotics, and…