Author: Anita Bosman

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have marked a major step in regional digital integration with the signing of three landmark agreements on November 10, 2025, in Mongomo. The accords, concluded between the ministers of digital economy from both nations, formalize a shared vision to create an interconnected and unified digital space across their borders. The agreements cover three key areas: the interconnection of fibre optic networks to enhance internet connectivity and stability; the introduction of free roaming, allowing citizens of both countries to communicate at no additional cost while traveling across borders; and the coordination of…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Discovery Bank, the fastest growing bank in South Africa, announced a host of new product features, updates and new offers (which can be viewed here). These updates build on the bank’s enhancements around financial planning, financial wellbeing, sophisticated security features, and a more personalised and intelligent digital banking experience, which were announced earlier this year. The additions to Discovery Bank’s digital banking platform include several industry-firsts: • Crypto trading directly in the Discovery Bank app, in partnership with Luno. • The TRUST Alert system, real-time AI monitoring of transactions to enhance security and protection.…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, has announced a strategic collaboration with East & West International Group (EWIG) to officially launch AE Coin payment capabilities for property transactions through the AEC Wallet, powered by Mbank. This milestone highlights EWIG’s leadership in UAE real estate by enabling blockchain-powered payments through AE Coin, the nation’s first AED-backed stablecoin regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. This partnership marks a major leap forward in the practical application of blockchain in real estate, enabling buyers and tenants to settle payments instantly…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk ATOMNIA has unveiled OMNIA, an integrated SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SD-WAN network solution designed to provide hyper-connected, ultra-secure, and AI-driven protection for organizations of all sizes. OMNIA aims to reduce both cost and complexity for businesses by combining multi-layered cybersecurity, lightning-fast connectivity, and constant AI-based threat detection in a single, affordable platform. The solution delivers world-leading technologies at competitive prices, including a 99.9% malware block rate, Layer 2, 3, and 4 data encryption, the fastest SD-WAN failover on the market, and continuous XDR (Extended Detection and Response) monitoring, response, and remediation. OMNIA is…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Airtel Africa, through its wholesale fibre subsidiary Telesonic, has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia to deploy a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fibre optic network across East and Central Africa. The initiative, revealed at the recent 28th AfricaCom event in Cape Town, aims to address the continent’s growing digital consumption by significantly enhancing cross-border connectivity. The project is designed to create a robust digital backbone that interconnects multiple countries and links major submarine cables, such as the 2Africa system, to the terrestrial infrastructure inland. This will support the rapid growth in Africa’s mobile-first user base, who…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Following the July launch of its Digital Code to organize the national digital ecosystem, Djibouti is taking further steps to foster innovation and attract both local and international talent. On Sunday, November 9, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Digital Economy and Innovation, Mariam Hamadou Ali, presented the “Startup Act Djibouti” bill to the National Assembly. The legislation, designed to support the creation of technology companies and promote youth employment, received a favorable opinion along with proposed amendments for consideration in plenary. The Startup Act introduces several measures aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurial environment…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk FNB, in collaboration with Mastercard, announced the launch of Globba™, a next-generation cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move that simplifies and secures how South Africans send money abroad. Available through the FNB and RMB Private Banking apps, Globba™ leverages Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s portfolio of global money movement capabilities, to deliver fast, transparent and traceable international payments to more than 120 countries. Cross-border payments and remittances remain vital for economic resilience across Africa, enabling customers to stay connected. Globba™ strengthens key remittance corridors such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Ghana, fostering financial connectivity across borders…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, announced the signing of an agreement with Cato Networks, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge, that enables partners to tap into the high-growth SASE market by leveraging Cato’s channel-friendly platform. The collaboration sees Westcon-Comstor become an authorised Cato Networks distributor in Benelux, DACH, Nordics, the Middle East and Africa. Partners will gain access to a Gartner-recognised, single-vendor SASE solution that’s easy to sell, fast to deploy and built for profitability. With rapid partner onboarding and no upfront costs or barriers, the Cato SASE Cloud Platform supports…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Cybastion, a U.S.-based technology company specializing in digital and infrastructure solutions across Africa, has announced the inauguration of its new Guinea Country Office during the Transform Africa Summit 2025, taking place from November 12 – 14 in Conakry. The launch reinforces Cybastion’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s digital resilience by fostering secure, sustainable, and inclusive technology ecosystems. Participating under the summit’s theme, “AI for Africa,” a Cybastion delegation will host an exhibition booth and join several key panel discussions. The company will share insights on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, infrastructure development, and workforce empowerment – showcasing its…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, which builds and invests in breakthrough ventures in and beyond banking, has signed an MOU to collaborate with Microsoft to enable digital commerce and financing for SMEs, through exploring the co-creation of AI and cloud-based solutions. The collaboration will be spearheaded through one of SC Ventures’ portfolio companies, Project Hal, which will be a B2B SME focused platform, headquartered in the UAE. SMEs are a significant force in the UAE economy, powering more than 60% of the UAE’s non-oil GDP. Yet, many struggle to grow and access formal finance options…