Author: Anita Bosman
Kigali: TECHz – News Desk Rwanda has formally launched its National Digital Payment System, eKash, marking a major milestone in the country’s effort to build a fully interoperable financial ecosystem. The launch reflects years of work to move from a fragmented payments landscape to a unified system capable of supporting a cashless economy. eKash integrates banks, mobile money operators and other financial service providers into a single national platform. The system enables instant, secure and seamless transactions across different channels, supporting Rwanda’s broader digital transformation agenda and long-term economic vision. The rollout is the result of collaboration among key national…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Quantum optics research has established that photons can be deliberately structured in space, time, and spectrum to generate high-dimensional quantum states. This work has been carried out by teams at Wits University in South Africa, led by Distinguished Professor Andrew Forbes, and by collaborators at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain. The principle builds on the fact that photons can carry orbital angular momentum, allowing them to encode information in many dimensions beyond simple polarization. Professor Andrew Forbes has explained in an interview: “We work across three main pillars: classical light, where we shape…
Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk Kenya is accelerating its digital transformation with expanded infrastructure, strengthened cybersecurity, and modernized data governance. The nation is also advancing its national technology policies while nurturing a generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers creating impactful solutions. The third edition of Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2025 was officially opened in Nairobi, serving as a global technology forum connecting ecosystems, capital, talent, and ideas. The event highlights the Kenya–Estonia partnership and reinforces Kenya’s growing role as Africa’s innovation hub and gateway to the continent’s digital future. The forum brought together international investors, founders, innovators, and diplomatic representatives, including…
Praia: TECHz – News Desk The Government of Cape Verde has reinforced its investment in young talent and digital innovation with the sixth edition of the Digital Cape Verde Scholarship Demo Day, held on December 4 at the Praia Technology Park. The event marked the conclusion of three months of intensive capacity-building, solution design and entrepreneurial development for participating youth. Three startups – Tournament Tubaron, Nikopay and Cabopay – were announced as the top projects of the edition. Their selection followed evaluations based on innovation potential, social impact and overall performance during the program. The initiative brought together institutional leaders,…
Windhoek: TECHz – News Desk The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), working alongside the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and under the oversight of NAMFISA, has officially launched the Central Securities Depository Limited (CSD), marking a major step in the digital transformation of the country’s capital markets. The rollout of the CSD ends years of delays caused by outdated regulations that previously prevented its establishment. Following regulatory reforms and the issuing of a licence in March 2024, the NSX, BoN and financial market players collaborated to design and implement a fully electronic post-trade system. The new CSD replaces paper-based securities registration and…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Africa’s young innovators and entrepreneurs are poised to shape the continent’s digital future, and a new partnership aims to unlock that potential. Smart Africa and YouthConnekt Africa have joined forces to strengthen collaboration, mentorship, and innovation among Africa’s youth. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Transform Africa Summit 2025, leverages youth-driven platforms such as the Smart Africa Youth Chapters and YouthConnekt Country Chapters. By connecting these networks, the two institutions plan to co-organize programs during flagship events including the Transform Africa Summit and the YouthConnekt Africa Summit. Through this collaboration,…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Egypt’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry for Digital Transformation, held a high-level joint work meeting to assess progress and strengthen the implementation of the country’s digital transformation roadmap in the health sector. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Health Mohammed Mahmoud Ael Mahmoud and Minister for Digital Transformation Ahmed Salem Ashfa, alongside the Prime Minister of Administration. During the session, the Ministry of Health outlined its next-phase priorities, which include the digitalization of epidemic information, the creation of a national vaccination database, and the management of health infrastructure, medical equipment, and…
Algiers: TECHz – News Desk Ooredoo Algeria (OA), in collaboration with ZTE, has officially launched 5G commercial services in Algiers, marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications sector in North Africa. The launch represents a major step forward in Algeria’s digital transformation, with the new network expected to drive both economic growth and social development. During the flagship event, OA showcased the capabilities of 5G through live speed tests, demonstrating dramatically faster download speeds and ultra-low latency compared with existing networks. The tests highlighted the potential for enhanced user experiences, improved digital services, and the foundation for next-generation applications across…
Ankara: TECHz – News Desk Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform Paribu, announced that it has acquired CoinMENA, the largest local crypto exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in a transaction valuing the company at up to USD 240 million. The deal represents Türkiye’s largest fintech transaction to date and the country’s first cross-border acquisition of a digital asset platform. It also underscores the ongoing consolidation of the global digital asset industry, as established regional players seek greater scale, regulatory strength, and broader market reach. With this acquisition, Paribu will expand its operations from its home market in…
Muskat: TECHz – News Desk Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially opened registration for the Hadatha Sectorial Hackathon, a national initiative designed to advance cybersecurity and foster innovation in the country’s telecommunications sector. The program invites developers, cybersecurity specialists, entrepreneurs, and startups to create solutions that enhance data protection, strengthen digital infrastructure, and support Oman’s ongoing digital transformation. The hackathon aligns with the nation’s strategy to build a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. Participants will collaborate on practical, scalable projects aimed at addressing emerging cyber threats across critical industries. Emphasis will be placed on developing…