Author: Anita Bosman
Barcelona: TECHz – News Desk The CEO of Ethio telecom, Frehiwot Tamru, called for a coordinated approach to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation during the GSMA Ministerial Roundtable at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The event gathered policymakers, regulators, development partners, and telecom industry leaders to discuss strategies for closing the continent’s persistent digital divide. Tamru praised GSMA and GSMA Intelligence for creating the Digital Africa Index, which provides insights into Africa’s digital progress, but noted that only a limited number of African countries submitted the required digital sector data, resulting in analysis based on partial information. She urged governments…
Manama: TECHz – News Desk Flooss, Bahrain’s leading digital consumer-financing platform, announced a strategic partnership with Optty, a global payments infrastructure provider, to expand the availability of Flooss’s digital financing solutions across merchant checkout experiences in the GCC. Founded in Bahrain by Fawaz Ghazal and Tariq Al Saffar, Flooss was established to address structural gaps in access to Sharia-compliant consumer financing, particularly for digitally active customers underserved by traditional lending models. The founders bring complementary experience across financial services, technology, and regulated consumer finance, shaping Flooss’s focus on disciplined underwriting, transparency, and fully digital execution. Through the partnership, Flooss’s financing…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has introduced major updates to its flagship B2B cybersecurity platform Kaspersky Next, adding advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, improved endpoint detection and response (EDR) features, and a unified management platform designed to strengthen enterprise security operations. The latest update aims to simplify the administration and maintenance of cybersecurity tasks while enhancing threat detection and investigation processes. The platform now integrates multiple technologies and security tools into a single environment, enabling faster data searches, improved visibility into threats, and more efficient incident response. The update also reduces hardware requirements, allowing companies to lower…
Barcelona: TECHz – News Desk ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and LTT, the leading telecommunications operator in Libya, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MWC Barcelona 2026. This MoU establishes a strategic partnership between the two parties to accelerate network infrastructure modernization and foster the growth of Libya’s digital economy. Under this MoU, ZTE and LTT are committed to working together to: • Advance Network Infrastructure: Collaborate on the planning and deployment of 4G and 5G networks to enhance coverage, connectivity, and performance across Libya. • Expand Digital Service Ecosystems:…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, announced the activation of its official partnership with Erada Finance, a company specialized in microfinance and SMEs, in a strategic step aimed at redefining the financing experience in Egypt. This initiative enables beneficiaries to receive their financing through Fawry’s nationwide branch network, aligning with the government’s direction and Egypt’s Vision 2030 to accelerate digital transformation and achieve financial inclusion. This partnership marks a new milestone in supporting the financing of micro, small, and medium enterprises, enabling beneficiaries of Erada Finance Microfinance to access their funds instantly and securely. The mechanism…
Barcelona: TECHz – News Desk On the sidelines of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and the company’s executive leadership finalized a major network expansion and modernization agreement with ZTE Corporation, covering 647 network sites – including 115 rural sites – across Ethiopia. The agreement is set to significantly strengthen nationwide connectivity, expand digital inclusion, and enhance network capacity, coverage, and service quality. Upon completion, 4G population coverage will increase to 95.5%, providing millions more citizens, communities, and businesses with reliable high-speed connectivity. The initiative also extends advanced mobile broadband services to underserved and rural areas,…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk While Earth enjoys a quiet Sunday, the surrounding solar system is proving to be anything but calm. From a massive radiation surge striking the Red Planet to a silent giant gliding past Earth, today’s space weather reports highlight the sheer scale of the environment beyond our atmosphere. The Red Planet Under Fire New data released this weekend by the European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed that Mars was recently battered by one of the most intense solar superstorms ever recorded. Using a coordinated “handshake” between two orbiting spacecraft – Mars Express and the ExoMars Trace…
Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has rolled out phase two of the ‘New Calling’ initiative with a pilot launch that enables real-time Arabic-English translation during voice calls. Powered by an advanced ‘New Calling’ network with comprehensive Large Language Models (LLMs) capability, the service allows callers to speak naturally in their native tongue, while hearing an instant, high-accuracy translation of the receiver’s speech that can adapt to the context and nature of the call. The pilot, currently live for selected customers in Riyadh, builds on the initial milestone announced in 2024, marking stc’s continued…
Lagos: TECHz – News Desk PipeOps, a cloud infrastructure management startup, has introduced Bring Your Own Server (BYOS), a new capability that enables developers and organizations to turn any machine – whether a virtual instance or bare-metal server – into a deployment-ready environment. The feature allows teams to use their own infrastructure while still benefiting from PipeOps’ simplified deployment and management experience. The launch addresses a common issue in modern cloud operations: while many companies recognize that they may be overspending on infrastructure, switching to lower-cost alternatives can be difficult. Local cloud providers and other non-traditional compute options often involve…
Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk Safaricom will support the 2026 WRC Safari Rally as the official technology and connectivity partner, providing high-speed network connectivity and advanced IoT solutions to support one of the country’s most high-profile global sporting events. The TechCo will deploy multiple Connectivity on Wheels (COWs), to strengthen network coverage and boost internet capacity across rally zones. The company will also optimize its 5G network in key locations to support high-speed data demands, including global livestreaming and digital content distribution. In recognition of the global spotlight on the Safari Rally, Safaricom will establish fully equipped media centres fitted…