Author: Anita Bosman

Harare: TECHz – News Desk The government of Zimbabwe has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art data center and industrial technology park, signaling a major step in the nation’s digital transformation agenda. The announcement was made by Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, following discussions with Roy Chimanikire, CEO of Econet Wireless. The new data center will feature expanded power generation capacity to support energy-intensive computing, a critical requirement for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the country. Zimbabwe is also set to launch a national AI strategy this month, aimed at revolutionizing key…

California: TECHz – News Desk Cloudflare, Inc. and JD Cloud, the intelligent technology service provider affiliated with JD.com, have announced plans to significantly expand their partnership to build a global platform that enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale artificial intelligence inference workloads with ease. The expanded collaboration is designed to address the growing demand for geographically distributed AI infrastructure and to support the next generation of AI-driven applications worldwide. Over the past three years, the rapid acceleration of AI adoption has created unprecedented pressure on latency-sensitive inference workloads. Through this enhanced partnership, Cloudflare and JD Cloud aim to deliver…

California: TECHz – News Desk Apple is turning to Google to strengthen the artificial intelligence backbone behind its future products, marking a major collaboration between two long-time technology rivals. Under a new multiyear agreement, Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud capabilities to support its next generation of AI features, including a significantly upgraded version of Siri expected to roll out later this year. Apple said the decision followed extensive internal testing, with Google’s technology emerging as the most advanced foundation for its evolving AI roadmap. Despite the partnership, Apple emphasized that AI processing will continue to…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk AXIAN Telecom has announced a major milestone in its expansion across Africa, reaching over 1 million homes with fiber coverage following significant organic growth in 2025 and the strategic acquisition of Wananchi Group. This achievement marks a pivotal step toward the company’s mission of promoting digital inclusion across the continent. By extending high-speed internet access to more homes, AXIAN Telecom emphasizes its commitment to empowering communities and creating opportunities for education, entrepreneurship, and connectivity. The company highlights that every connection contributes to building a more connected and digitally inclusive Africa. Looking ahead, AXIAN Telecom aims…

Nouakchott: TECHz – News Desk A delegation from Cybastion met with H.E. Ahmed Salem Badh, Mauritania’s Minister for Digital Transformation and Management, to discuss a potential partnership aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and safeguarding the country’s critical digital infrastructure. The visit reflects Mauritania’s broader vision of fostering an inclusive, sustainable, and competitive digital economy. The Cybastion team, including Scott Blacklin, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, and Mohamed Dembele, Managing Partner of the Cybersecurity Business Unit, presented solutions to enhance national digital resilience. Key initiatives highlighted included the development of a national Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and the establishment…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk The 2025 Yellow Card Regulatory Report highlights the rapid growth of digital assets across Africa, revealing both soaring adoption rates and a trend toward formal regulatory oversight. While some countries have adopted comprehensive legal frameworks, others maintain bans or limited regulation, yet the continent has emerged as a global leader in specific sectors, particularly stablecoins. Sub-Saharan Africa now holds the world’s highest stablecoin adoption rate at 9.3%, with these digital assets primarily used for cross-border payments, accessing U.S. dollars, and hedging against local currency volatility. Overall, the continent has more than 54 million digital asset…

Dakar: TECHz – News Desk Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to enhance cybersecurity and public education on digital asset security across Africa. The initiative comes in response to the continent’s rapid growth in cryptocurrency adoption and rising vulnerabilities to online fraud, highlighted by a recent Interpol operation that uncovered $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat across Africa. Through this partnership, Tether aims to support the UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 by leveraging blockchain and emerging technologies to reduce cybercrime risks, strengthen economic…

Riyadh: TEVHz – News Desk OpenText™, a global leader in secure information management and one of Canada’s foremost technology companies, has officially opened its Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This strategic expansion underscores OpenText’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom and the region’s rapidly growing digital economy. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Economic Development, Hon. Maninder Sidhu, and His Excellency Jean-Philippe Linteau, Canada’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Minister Sidhu highlighted the significance of the expansion, noting that OpenText’s presence reflects the growing commercial and technological ties between Canada and Saudi Arabia,…

Dakar: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Communications, Telecommunications and Digital of Senegal conducted a working visit to YAS, engaging in a constructive dialogue with a key player in the national telecommunications ecosystem. The meeting underscored the strategic importance of the telecom sector for national sovereignty, economic competitiveness, territorial cohesion, and equitable access to essential services. The Minister reaffirmed the State’s commitment to fostering a stable, transparent, and investment-friendly environment that promotes healthy competition and sustainable innovation. Discussions also focused on sector economic balances, spectrum management, royalties, and ongoing technological transitions, guided by the work of PAENS. The Minister…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration platform in emerging and global markets, and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer Pay By Bank solutions in the UAE, helping reduce payment costs, shorten settlement times, and deliver a seamless customer experience.The partnership reflects MoneyHash’s continued focus on expanding the range of payment technologies shaping the region’s digital economy, as businesses increasingly explore alternatives to traditional card-based payment models. Advancing the Role of Open Banking in Digital Payments As…