Author: Anita Bosman

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Africa’s leading mobile operator MTN Group and global technology giant Microsoft are pleased to announce their plans to democratise access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools to people across Africa. Launched to celebrate MTN reaching the milestone of serving 300 million customers, the collaboration aims to enable more African citizens to participate meaningfully in the digital economy through Microsoft 365 with Copilot – an AI-enabled solution to support research, writing, communication and collaboration across devices. The offering also includes Microsoft’s trusted security features, helping users stay safer online through built-in protection against phishing, data…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Artificial intelligence began as a dream long before computers existed, with myths and mechanical inventions hinting at the possibility of human‑like machines. The modern story took shape in the 1940s when Alan Turing proposed that machines could simulate human thought, introducing the famous Turing Test as a measure of intelligence. In 1956, the Dartmouth Conference officially named the field “artificial intelligence,” marking the birth of a discipline that would oscillate between optimism and disappointment for decades. Early programs like the Logic Theorist and ELIZA demonstrated that machines could solve problems and mimic conversation, sparking excitement…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Ebury, the leading global fintech specialising in international payments and FX risk management, has launched a brand new mobile app designed to give businesses complete control over their global cash flows – anytime, anywhere. The new app enables clients to manage international payments, foreign exchange conversions, and approvals directly from their mobile devices, providing greater convenience for clients who want to transact on the go. Users can convert and pay in over 130 currencies, check live exchange rates, track transactions in real-time, instantly access their accounts and approve payments in seconds – combining powerful functionality…

Dakar: TECHz – News Desk The Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD), in partnership with the Office of the Baccalaureate, officially launched the PortailBac enrollment platform in Senegal on November 11, 2025. The launch event, held at the Pullman Hotel, marks a major step in modernizing baccalaureate registration across the country. The ceremony was attended by key officials, including Dr. Abdou Diouf, Director General of ANSD; Dr. Saliou Ndiaye from the Ministry of National Education; Pr Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Gueye, Director of the Baccalaureate Office; and Prof. Abdoul Aziz Diouf, Director of Higher Education representing MESRI.…

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…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Master Power Technologies (MPT), a leading African provider of critical power and data centre infrastructure, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African company to receive official certification as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. This achievement places MPT at the forefront of sustainable data centre design on the continent and underscores its commitment to global standards in energy efficiency and responsible power management. The certification, awarded by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), recognises organisations that design and operate data centres following rigorous…

Johannesburg: TECHz -News Desk A Digital Realty Company, a strategic data center partner for the London Internet Exchange (LINX) in Africa has shown their support for the recent co-operative agreement between LINX and Asteroid Kenya. The announcement in September 2025 saw LINX and Asteroid come together to start the transition of their customers in Mombasa and Nairobi to LINX’s interconnection hubs in Kenya before a cessation of operations at Asteroid Kenya at the end of 2025. iColo’s data center facilities – Mombasa One (MBA1) in Miritini and Mombasa Two (MBA2) in Nyali host the majority of the Asteroid customer networks…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Seven years ago, Amazon embarked on an ambitious mission to build one of the most advanced satellite communications networks ever conceived. The goal was clear: billions of people still lack high-speed internet access, and millions of businesses, governments, and organizations operate in regions without reliable connectivity. Amazon aimed to bridge this digital divide through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit. Initially operating under the code name “Project Kuiper,” inspired by the distant Kuiper Belt in the solar system, the program has grown from a small team of engineers and paper designs to one…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Entanglement, Inc., a U.S. pioneer in next-generation computing and AI, to fast-track advanced digital solutions in high-growth markets in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership combines Cassava’s extensive infrastructure – including high-speed fibre networks, GPU-enabled compute, and regional data centres – with Entanglement’s expertise in AI, cyber security, and quantum-inspired platforms. Together, the companies will deliver transformative technologies across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and the Gulf, addressing urgent needs in cyber security, healthcare, climate sustainability,…

Ankara: TECHz – News Desk Turkcell, Türkiye’s leading technology and telecommunications provider, announced a major strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Google Cloud plans to launch a new cloud region in Türkiye, establishing world-class digital infrastructure in the country with Turkcell. This milestone partnership paves the way for a multi-year investment strengthening Turkcell’s data center and cloud business – accelerating digital transformation of corporates in Türkiye and across the region, while unlocking new opportunities for AI-driven innovation. The new cloud region will deliver Google Cloud’s high-performance, low-latency services, bringing advanced capabilities across data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital business solutions closer to…