Author: Anita Bosman

Kampala: TECHz – News Desk Makerere University and the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) have commissioned the National AI Research Cloud, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s digital infrastructure development. The platform is designed to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research, development, and innovation by providing high-performance computing capacity and secure storage for research datasets. The facility was officially launched on March 13, 2026, by Dr. Monica Musenero, Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, during the AI Innovation Academy Demo Day held at Makerere University’s School of Public Health Auditorium. The initiative forms part of the AI Innovation…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk e& UAE, the flagship telecom division of the global technology group e&, together with Khalifa University, has released a landmark white paper titled “6G AI-Native Networks: Architecture, Intelligence, and the Path to Autonomous Connectivity.” The document presents a comprehensive blueprint for AI-native 6G networks, proposing a transformative approach that embeds intelligence as a core attribute of the network itself. It also provides a structured framework to advance discussions on IMT-2030 and the forthcoming 3GPP Release 21+ standards. Marwan Bin Shakar, Chief Technology Officer, e& UAE: “6G is not about incremental performance; it is about…

Mountain View: TECHz – News Desk SentinelOne, the AI-native cybersecurity leader, and Cloudflare Inc, the leading connectivity cloud company, are expanding their partnership to give joint customers AI-driven insights in an intuitive, unified experience. The combination of Cloudflare’s global infrastructure network and SentinelOne’s Singularity AI SIEM will strengthen real-time threat detection and response for enterprises of all sizes. Through a new integration, joint customers can automatically apply AI-driven correlation from Cloudflare Logpush telemetry and SentinelOne’s native signals across endpoint, cloud, identity, and AI. As a result, security teams can automate detection, investigation, and response to threats as they move from…

Tunis: TECHz – News Desk Orange Tunisia has launched the country’s first satellite Internet service, offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps, aimed primarily at remote areas where terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure is limited or unavailable. This initiative ensures reliable connectivity for residents and businesses in isolated regions, addressing a key barrier to digital inclusion. The service leverages Eutelsat’s latest-generation satellite technology, which provides enhanced bandwidth, improved signal stability, and significantly higher performance compared to previous satellite solutions. Orange Satellite covers the entire Tunisian territory, ensuring consistent high-speed connectivity even in the most remote locations. Two service plans are available, both…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Fintech firm Optasia has reported a strong debut performance following its maiden annual results since listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), with revenue soaring 76% to $265 million (approximately R4.4 billion) for the 2025 financial year. This milestone underscores the company’s growing influence across emerging markets through its AI-powered financial platform. The company also delivered notable profitability and operational efficiency gains. Adjusted EBITDA rose 52% year-on-year to $115 million (approx. R1.9 billion), achieving a margin of 43.2%. Normalised net income increased 57% to $58 million (approx. R960 million), while adjusted free cash flow reached…

Addis Ababa: TECHz – News Desk Ethiopost has entered a strategic partnership with M-PESA ETHIOPIA through a Master Agent Agreement to broaden access to mobile financial services across Ethiopia. Under this collaboration, Ethiopost will act as a Master Agent within the M-PESA ecosystem, combining the reach of one of Ethiopia’s most trusted public institutions with the convenience of mobile money. Leveraging its extensive branch network, Ethiopost will provide M-PESA services at its outlets, supported by an expanding network of sub-agents. Customers will be able to conduct essential transactions, including cash deposits, withdrawals, and assisted digital payments, closer to their homes…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk March 2026 will likely be remembered as a turning point in cybersecurity, characterized by a fundamental shift toward “Machine Speed” warfare. In this single month, the theoretical threat of AI-driven attacks has become a reality, exemplified by the dramatic and widespread disruption of medical technology giant Stryker Corp. On March 13, 2026, Stryker Corp. fell victim to a massive cyber attack claimed by the hacker group Handala. This was not a typical ransomware demand. Instead, the attackers employed a sophisticated “Living off the Land” (LotL) technique. They compromised Microsoft Intune, a standard administrative tool used…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk March 2026 has marked significant progress in both our understanding of the cosmos and our presence within it. Scientists at the University of Cape Town (UCT), using the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope and Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), have made a groundbreaking discovery: the Vela Supercluster. Hidden behind the Milky Way’s dense dust, this massive structure is one of the largest in the nearby universe, its true scale only now revealed. Concurrently, NASA is preparing for a historic event: the Artemis II mission. Scheduled for April 1, 2026, this will be the first crewed mission…

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.…