Author: Anita Bosman

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Vodacom Group Limited (VDMCY), South Africa’s leading telecom operator, has signaled a potential interest in increasing its stake in Kenya’s Safaricom PLC as the Kenyan government explores ways to raise cash. During its Q2 2026 earnings call on November 10, 2025, Vodacom CEO Mohamed Shameel Joosub stated that while no Safaricom breakup is currently under consideration, the company would consider acquiring additional shares if existing stakeholders decide to sell. “We look at any market where our partners want to sell. In that context, if there is a want to sell, I’m sure they’ll talk to…

Addis Ababa: TECHz – News Desk Ethio Telecom, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, continues to strengthen its role in Ethiopia’s digital transformation by expanding access to telecom and digital services. Beyond standard connectivity, the company has actively contributed to the digital solutions and financial sectors, promoting an inclusive digital economy and accelerating nationwide digital adoption. With over 57.59 million subscribers, Ethio Telecom’s telebirr platform has pioneered non-collateral digital micro-credit and savings services that deliver tangible economic impact. In collaboration with partner banks, telebirr has disbursed more than 31.6 billion ETB in digital loans to 15 million customers, while over 4.71…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Eutelsat, and du, (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company) announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership to deliver high-quality broadcasting services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). du, a leading telecom and digital services provider operates one of the most advanced teleports in the Middle East, delivering a wide array of communication and media services that empower broadcasters, enterprises, and government entities. The renewed multi-year agreement reinforces du’s position as a strategic partner of Eutelsat in the region, supporting a wide range of premium television channels that reach millions of viewers via the 7/8° West…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to expand its use of advanced AWS technologies to help customers protect, backup, and recover data at scale. This agreement reinforces AWS and Cohesity’s shared commitment to built-in data security, enterprise-grade resilience, and data-driven innovation. Sanjay Poonen, CEO and president, Cohesity: “Deepening our collaboration with AWS and taking this powerful step forward in our shared vision to deliver cyber resilience to organizations everywhere is great news for the industry. By integrating Cohesity’s…

Niamey: TECHz – News Desk Niger has taken a major step forward in improving the country’s broadband connectivity and regional digital integration by completing provisional acceptance of the fibre-optic sections built under the Trans-Sahara Optical Fibre Backbone Project (TSB) – a project financed by the African Development Bank Group. On 14 November, an official ceremony was held in Niamey in the presence of the Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies, Adji Ali Salatou; the Head of the African Development Bank Group’s Country Office in Niger, Mamadou Tangara; the TSB Project Coordinator, Abdoulkarim Soumaila; the Managing Director of Niger Telecoms,…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Professor Muhammad Bello Abubakar’s first year as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), covering the period from January 2 to December 31, 2020, was characterized by significant achievements in strategic repositioning and operational efficiency, despite it being one of the most challenging years in the organization’s history. Appointed to spearhead the Federal Government’s vision of a digital economy, the new administration focused on delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and services for a Digital Nigeria. This change in leadership resulted in an immediate, successful overhaul and a clear articulation of the strategic direction…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Capitec Bank recently hosted its Innovation Exchange, providing an in-depth look at how the bank is building the future of client-first banking in South Africa. The event highlighted Capitec’s focus on embedding innovation across every aspect of its operations, from data and design to branches and digital platforms. The bank emphasized that innovation is central to its mission of delivering better, faster, and more secure banking experiences to its 25 million clients. At the heart of Capitec’s approach is data-driven product design. By leveraging trillions of data points, the bank tailors products to meet real…

California: TECHz – News Desk Cisco announced that Cisco Investments, its venture capital arm, is investing in World Labs Technologies, Inc., a spatial intelligence AI startup. Founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a renowned computer vision pioneer often called the “godmother of AI,” World Labs is driving the next paradigm shift in artificial intelligence. The company enables machines to understand and interact with 3D environments using human-like spatial intelligence, with the potential to transform industries such as gaming and robotics. This marks World Lab’s largest strategic investment to date. Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco: “The next great platform…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in partnership with Abu Dhabi University and SABIS International School, organised a landmark conference titled “Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Private K–12 Education Curriculum – Empowering Tomorrow’s Classrooms.” Hosted at SABIS International School on Yas Island, the event gathered leading educators, policymakers and technology experts to examine how AI can enhance private K–12 education across Abu Dhabi. The conference focused on translating the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence into practical classroom applications. Discussions covered both the technical and ethical dimensions of AI adoption, emphasising…

Amman: TECHz – News Desk SmartBuy, Jordan’s leading electronics megastore, has announced a strategic partnership with Truecaller, the global communications platform, to transform customer engagement in the retail sector. By leveraging the Truecaller Customer Experience Solution Suite, SmartBuy aims to enhance trust, transparency, and reliability in its communications with customers. Through this collaboration, SmartBuy will deliver calls that are instantly recognizable, displaying its verified name, logo, and green verification badge. The solution provides context to every customer interaction, whether it involves order confirmations, delivery updates, collections, or customer support, ensuring that recipients are informed even before answering the call. The…