Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) has announced the launch of two new postgraduate degrees in cybersecurity, effective from the 2026 academic year. These programmes are designed to cultivate highly skilled professionals essential for safeguarding Africa’s digital future. The two new, fully accredited programmes are the Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons) and the Master of Science (MSc) in Cybersecurity. Both are currently open for applications on the Wits online system, with a closing date of 31 December 2025. These degrees combine a rigorous academic foundation with practical, real-world applications, preparing graduates for advanced careers…
Windhoek: TECHz – News Desk The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN), in collaboration with key industry partners, are spearheading a major initiative to tackle the escalating threats of financial fraud and cybercrime. The institutions announced they are hosting the Fraud & Cybersecurity Risk Awareness Summit, held under the theme: “Strengthening Trust and Resilience in Namibia’s Financial System.” • Emerging Fraud Trends: Analyzing the latest tactics being employed by fraudsters. • Cybersecurity Threats: Addressing the growing digital risks facing financial institutions and consumers. • Safeguarding Strategies: Developing concrete plans and sharing best practices to protect…
Windhoek: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of Namibia has marked a significant step toward digital transformation with the migration from physical SIM cards to electronic SIM (e-SIM) technology, following the launch by Minister Emma Teophelus two months ago. E-SIMs are embedded directly into mobile devices, allowing users to activate mobile plans without the need for a physical card. The technology also enables multiple SIM profiles on a single device while enhancing security for mobile subscribers. The initiative saw participation from the ministry’s leadership, including Interim Executive Director Linda Aipinge and Director of Audio-Visual Media…
Washington: TECHz – News Desk The World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2025 highlights the growing role of digital connectivity in promoting financial inclusion across developing economies. The report, based on nationally representative surveys of approximately 145,000 adults in 141 economies conducted throughout 2024, provides fresh insights into how mobile phone ownership, internet use, and digital financial services are shaping global financial access. Global account ownership has surged from 51% in 2011 to 79% in 2024, with most account holders in low- and middle-income economies now managing digitally enabled accounts. Digital payments are increasingly prevalent: across these economies, 62% of all…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Egypt’s Prime Minister paid a high-profile visit to Orange Egypt’s pavilion at Cairo ICT 2025, where the company unveiled an extensive suite of innovations spanning artificial intelligence, digital public services, and next-generation customer experiences. Hesham Mahran, CEO and Managing Director of Orange Egypt, led the tour and highlighted the company’s latest achievements in digital transformation. A major focus was Orange’s pioneering work with the Public Prosecution, which has now enabled citizens to access traffic, family, and criminal prosecution services directly through the My Orange application. The integrated platform allows users to submit requests, make payments,…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Orange Egypt has entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with Qatar’s Qilaa International Group to build a fully integrated smart tourism ecosystem designed to reshape how visitors experience Egypt. The agreement brings together Orange Egypt’s advanced communication technologies and Qilaa’s digital innovation capabilities to support Egypt’s Vision 2030 and strengthen the country’s position as a global tourism leader. The collaboration underscores Orange Egypt’s continued commitment to enabling the growth of key national sectors, particularly tourism, which is expanding rapidly amid major national projects such as the Grand Egyptian Museum. By investing in digital tools and…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Orange Egypt announced the launch of a new phase in its strategic partnership with the Egyptian Public Prosecution, introducing an integrated digital platform that brings government and legal services directly to citizens’ hands through My Orange mobile application. This milestone marks a significant leap in Egypt’s digital transformation journey, following the successful completion of the Public Prosecution’s financial inclusion phase. The new initiative aims to deliver a comprehensive range of smart legal and governmental services – covering traffic, family, and criminal prosecutions – with secure, fast, and convenient digital access for all Orange customers across…
Kuwait City: TECHz – News Desk In a landmark move that reaffirms its position as a leader in financial innovation, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced the launch of Kuwait’s first-ever Point-of-Sale (POS) Financing solution, exclusively tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This groundbreaking service marks a major milestone in SME banking, offering businesses access to financing of up to KD 30,000, based solely on their sales processed through NBK’s POS devices a first-of-its-kind offering in the local market. NBK’s POS Financing solution is designed to meet the real needs of growing businesses. Eligible customers those with POS…
Toronto: TECHz – News Desk Brookfield has announced the launch of a $100 billion global AI Infrastructure program in partnership with NVIDIA and the Kuwait Investment Authority (“KIA”). Brookfield will anchor the program with the Brookfield Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Fund (“BAIIF” or “the Fund”), which launches today with a target of $10 billion of equity commitments to invest in the backbone of artificial intelligence (“AI”). BAIIF has already received $5 billion of capital commitments from a select group of institutional and industry partners, including Brookfield, NVIDIA and KIA. BAIIF, together with additional capital from its co-investors and prudent financing, will…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Inception, a G42 company and the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific products and enterprise solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Ireland-based Mirror Security, a global leader at the forefront of GenAI security. Under the terms of the agreement, Inception and Mirror Security will co-develop advanced AI security products tailored to the needs of government entities and enterprises, and will play a significant role in meeting regional demand for innovative AI security solutions. As the accelerated adoption of generative AI reshapes global industries, security has become the most significant barrier to scaled enterprise…