Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk IREV and Intel have announced a strategic partnership to introduce autonomous AI agents on Intel’s next-generation AI PCs. The collaboration will deliver AIREV’s OnDemand platform, which features more than 300 AI agents and tools optimized to run entirely on-device, enabling powerful AI automation without reliance on cloud connectivity. The partnership represents a major step in the evolution of AI PCs, moving beyond AI-ready hardware to fully functional AI workstations capable of automating real-world business tasks out of the box. By running locally on Intel AI PCs, OnDemand allows users to perform complex workflows while maintaining…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has signed a contract with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) to deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions that enhance customer intelligence, optimise resource planning, and strengthen the bank’s commercial growth strategy. The announcement reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to position the UAE at the forefront of financial innovation and responsible AI adoption. As part of this project, Presight’s Applied Intelligence framework will support FAB in two priority areas: growth intelligence and resource planning. Through growth intelligence, Presight will integrate…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains and the Gates Foundation announced a landmark partnership to accelerate the responsible and high-impact adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and education technology (EdTech) to improve learning outcomes for children across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, during a visit by Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation, to the UAE. As education systems evolve, digital learning platforms, data technologies, and AI-enabled solutions are increasingly regarded as part of a nation’s essential infrastructure. Much like…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Housing Bank is working with Mastercard to enhance remittance solutions offered on the Bank’s Iskan Mobile app. Leveraging Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s portfolio of global money movement capabilities, this collaboration combines the strength of Housing Bank’s digital infrastructure with the reach of Mastercard’s global network to offer seamless cross border payment services. Through this initiative, Iskan Mobile app users will be able to send fast, secure and cost-effective international payments to over 100 countries worldwide. The initiative reflects Housing Bank’s ongoing strategy to drive digital transformation and deliver innovative solutions that meet the highest international standards,…
Cairo: TECHz – News Room The first edition of the Real Estate Technology, Digital Twin, and Sustainable Smart Cities Conference, held for the first time in Egypt under the name Neo Gen Conference, concluded with outstanding success and strong participation from key ministries, governmental authorities, and industry leaders. The conference witnessed high-level governmental attendance, including Dr. Abdel Khaleq Ibrahim, Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities and Head of Technical Affairs; Mr. Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), representing H.E. the Minister of Investment; Dr. Ahmed Khattab, President of the National Telecommunications…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Presight, a global leader in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has opened applications for the second cohort of its AI Accelerator program, marking the next phase of its efforts to scale market-ready AI solutions and accelerate the commercial adoption of advanced technologies. The initiative is designed to fast-track the deployment of applied AI products that have the potential to become major breakthroughs in global AI innovation. Applications are open to AI startups, founders, and entrepreneurs worldwide from 15 December 2025 and will close on 31 January 2026. Presight will carry out screening and…
Rabat: TECHz – News Desk Morocco has announced plans to invest MAD 1.3 billion (about $140 million) into its startup ecosystem under the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, reinforcing its drive to become a leading digital and innovation hub in the region. The announcement was made by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Delegate Minister for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, during the closing session of the fifth Digital Now Forum 2025 held in Casablanca. The funding will be allocated across the startup lifecycle. MAD 750 million ($81 million) is set aside for venture-building initiatives focused on supporting early-stage startup creation and growth.…
Monrovia: TECHz – News Desk The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is set to officially launch the Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) on December 16, 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive to modernize its national payments infrastructure. The new system will primarily enable instant mobile money transfers between Liberia’s two mobile network operators, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia. The launch ceremony will be held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town and is expected to bring together key stakeholders from across Liberia’s financial ecosystem. Participants will include mobile money operators, commercial banks, financial institutions, government ministries,…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Vox, one of South Africa’s leading internet and communications companies, has launched a Partner Programme aimed at supporting niche and mid-sized Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in expanding connectivity to underserved areas. This initiative is designed to address the significant challenges smaller ISPs face, including high capital investment requirements, limited infrastructure, and complex vendor relationships, while allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality broadband and voice services to their customers. Smaller ISPs play a critical role in providing connectivity to areas often overlooked by larger providers. However, they frequently struggle with sourcing high-quality network equipment, implementing…
San Francisco: TECHz – News Desk Salesforce, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched Agentforce 360 for AWS, a new enterprise AI offering designed to run fully on AWS’s secure global infrastructure while providing access to proven foundation models via Amazon Bedrock. The solution addresses key challenges in enterprise AI adoption, including trust, governance, and time to value, offering enterprises a secure and compliant foundation to deploy AI agents at scale. Scheduled for early 2026 in the AWS Marketplace, Agentforce 360 for AWS streamlines AI procurement and accelerates ROI by simplifying buying, billing, and aligning customer incentives. The…