Author: Anita Bosman
Dakar: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Communications, Telecommunications and Digital, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and partner TETHER, has launched a pilot program to strengthen cyber resilience and digital skills among Senegalese youth. The initiative targeted young people aged 18 to 29, with 30 students selected from a pool of 187 candidates for intensive training in cybersecurity, digital law, public policy, digital entrepreneurship, and cybercrime awareness. Through the program, participants developed six innovative projects, with three finalists receiving financial support of 5 million FCFA each to help establish startups and create…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Paystack has introduced Zap as a payment option on its Checkout platform, enabling millions of users on Paystack-powered websites and apps to pay quickly, securely, and seamlessly. Merchants with Pay with Bank Transfer enabled will see Zap appear automatically at checkout, requiring no additional setup. For customers, the integration means they can use their Zap app for online payments, including food, rides, fashion, and services. On desktop, a QR code is displayed for scanning with the Zap app, while on mobile, the checkout opens directly in the app for instant payment approval. New users are…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates globally, data centers are facing a surge in computational workloads driven by the shift from large-scale model training to continuous AI inference. This evolution has elevated energy efficiency to a critical priority alongside performance, spurring demand for low-power memory solutions capable of sustaining always-on AI workloads while reducing power consumption. Responding to this need, Samsung Electronics has developed SOCAMM2 (Small Outline Compression Attached Memory Module), an LPDDR-based server memory module designed specifically for AI data centers. The company has already begun supplying customer samples, signaling readiness for real-world deployment. SOCAMM2…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Tally Solutions, a leading global technology company providing Business Management Software to small and medium businesses worldwide, today announced the launch of TallyPrime 7.0 in the UAE. As compliance readiness, operational continuity, and automation become essential to SME growth in the region, the latest release brings advanced capabilities that help businesses operate with greater speed, security, and confidence. SMEs represent more than 94 percent of the businesses operating in the UAE and play a pivotal role in the nation’s digital economy ambitions. The launch reinforces Tally’s long-standing commitment to enabling the UAE’s SME ecosystem…
Kigali: TECHz – News Desk Kayko, a Rwandan fintech startup, has raised $1.2 million in seed funding from investors including Burrow Capital, Luxembourg Development Agency, Hanga Ignite by BRD, and develoPPP Ventures. The funding will be used to leverage data to expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Rwanda. The platform addresses a critical challenge: while millions of SMEs in Africa conduct daily business transactions, many lack usable financial data to access credit or scale operations. Kayko helps fill this gap by serving as a micro-ERP and data layer, capturing sales, expenses, inventory, and tax compliance…
Lusaka: TECHz – News Desk Zambia is making significant strides in its digital transformation, guided by the Ministry of Technology and Science under Minister Felix Chipota Mutati. The initiative, built around a five-pillar strategy, aims to position technology as a driver of economic growth and inclusion for every Zambian. The agenda was inspired from Mutati’s first day in office, when he convened key stakeholders on a Sunday to outline a bold vision: to “re-imagine, re-vision, and digitize Zambia’s economy.” This vision has since evolved into a comprehensive framework designed to ensure technology benefits all citizens. Pillar One: Regional Technology and…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced, customizable B2B technology solutions, is set to close 2025 with 10 new global partners, including key collaborations across the Middle East. In the region, Yango Tech has partnered with ROOTS, a food tech and retail company, and signed a strategic agreement with Grand Hypermarkets to deploy its full e-grocery automation stack across 95 outlets in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. These partnerships strengthen Yango Tech’s presence in a market increasingly focused on digital transformation in retail. The company’s initiatives align closely with the UAE and…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Cassava Technologies and Gebeya Inc. have joined forces to launch Gebeya Dala, Africa’s first AI-powered creator platform. The partnership, unveiled in Cape Town on December 17, 2025, aims to help Africans transform ideas into digital products and creative content without requiring advanced technical skills. The platform targets aspiring creators, students, and entrepreneurs who face barriers such as limited training, scarce tools, or inadequate infrastructure. By focusing on mass participation, Gebeya Dala seeks to unlock opportunities for Africa’s youth and underserved communities to engage in digital creation. At launch, Gebeya Dala features an AI-powered app builder…
Sacramento: TECHz – News Desk Coursera, Inc. and Udemy, Inc. have entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement, combining their platforms to create a leading AI-driven skills development ecosystem. Based on December 16, 2025 stock prices, the combined company is valued at approximately $2.5 billion, with a pro forma annual revenue exceeding $1.5 billion and anticipated cost synergies of $115 million within 24 months. The merger unites Coursera’s university-backed and enterprise-focused learning ecosystem with Udemy’s dynamic marketplace for AI-powered skills development. The combined platform aims to provide learners and organizations worldwide with a comprehensive suite of tools for discovering, developing,…
Cape Town: TECHz – News Desk ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has partnered with Vortex Global, a leading software company specializing in surveillance and visual intelligence solutions, to introduce advanced video compression and AI-powered visual analytics technologies designed to optimize data efficiency and empower organizations across the region. This strategic collaboration reinforces ZainTECH’s commitment to delivering scalable, impactful technologies, that deliver measurable value to clients. The partnership focuses on two key innovations: Z Compress, a high-efficiency video compression technology developed by Secure City Solutions (SCS), and Twin Vision, Vortex’s advanced visual intelligence platform. Z Compress significantly…