Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Vodacom Group announces a pivotal agreement with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. This collaboration marks a crucial step in bridging the digital divide and unlocking new opportunities for economic growth, education, and innovation across Africa. Transformative Impact Connecting the Unconnected: Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate network coverage expansion while increasing network performance in rural areas. The collaboration will deliver robust connectivity to remote schools, health centres, and communities, empowering millions…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk The Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform received Dr. Salim bin Mohamed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Rabat. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and exchange of expertise between Morocco and ICESCO in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and the training and development of digital skills. Both parties discussed joint initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, building capacity in digital careers, and supporting inclusive access to digital technologies. The discussions also underscored the importance of developing collaborative projects to…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met today with CEOs and business leaders from 52 major Egyptian and international companies specializing in outsourcing in communications and information technology, on the sidelines of the Global Outsourcing Summit held on November 9-10, 2025. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat. According to Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, President El-Sisi welcomed the leaders, thanking them for their confidence in Egypt’s IT sector. This confidence was demonstrated by the signing of 55 agreements with the Ministry of Communications…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Rain Communications Limited and Agile Solutions Provider (Pty) Ltd are pleased to announce a strategic wholesale telecommunications partnership that expands seamless Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity between Kenya and South Africa. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing regional interconnectivity, providing enterprises and Internet Service Providers with reliable, high-performance network solutions that bridge two of Africa’s most dynamic digital markets. Speaking on the partnership, alex nyagah, Managing Director at Rain Communications Limited, noted that this collaboration represents an important step in Rain’s broader mission to deliver borderless connectivity across the continent. Alex Nyagah,…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk A global leader in connectivity intelligence, Ookla, a division of Ziff Davis, has unveiled Speedtest Pulse™, a cutting-edge network diagnostic device aimed at providing definitive, smartphone-based validation and troubleshooting for internet service providers (ISPs) and enterprises. Building on the trusted Speedtest® platform, Speedtest Pulse offers technicians a scalable, easy-to-use solution that delivers actionable insights and real-world network performance validation. The launch addresses a critical need in the industry as Wi-Fi increasingly becomes the backbone of modern homes and businesses. With the proliferation of connected devices and complex Wi-Fi-only networks, ensuring high-quality, consistent service has become…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released the Second Draft of the National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) 2025 for public comment, following an initial consultation held on 4 April 2025. The plan sets out how radio frequencies will be managed and allocated across South Africa to support a range of communication services, including broadcasting, mobile networks, and satellite systems. ICASA is legally mandated to review and update the current National Radio Frequency Plan (2021) to reflect the latest international agreements and regulations, including the 2024 edition of the ITU Radio Regulations. The…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk France and Nigeria have launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s data protection framework. The French Treasury in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), officially unveiled a technical cooperation project in Lagos this week. The program seeks to enhance Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem, building on French expertise in data privacy and regulatory best practices. The project is designed to support the NDPC in implementing and enforcing the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023. By leveraging French experience in digital governance, the collaboration will help improve institutional capacity, ensure compliance, and…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk MTN Uganda’s mobile money platform, MoMo, participated in the 3rd Annual National Microfinance & Savings Groups Conference held at Hotel Africana & Convention Centre. The event, themed “Sustainable Financial Inclusion for Environmental, Economic and Social Impact,” brought together policymakers, practitioners, and development partners to explore strategies for advancing financial inclusion in Uganda. Hellen Kirungi, Senior Manager for BankTech at MoMo, highlighted the platform’s recent innovations during a panel discussion. She noted that MoMo’s cross-border payment feature now allows users to make seamless transactions beyond Uganda, including payments to merchants in Tanzania via M-PESA Africa and…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has made significant progress with its landmark project to establish Africa’s first network GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offering. As the first preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) in Africa, these secure data centre facilities, located across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco, will mark the company’s long-standing leadership in providing world-class digital solutions on the continent. Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO, Cassava Technologies: “Cassava’s commitment to growing Africa’s AI ecosystem is not just about technology; it’s about empowerment. Securing the position as the first preferred NVIDIA Cloud…
Moscow: TECHz – News Desk The two-day deBlock 2025, Iran’s first international forum dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation, concluded at the IRIB International Conference Centre. The event gathered policymakers, academics, media representatives, diplomats, and experts in financial technology to discuss the evolving role of digital assets in global and national economies. TV BRICS served as the media partner of the conference. The forum became a major platform for dialogue on regulation, innovation, and the integration of blockchain technology into Iran’s economic roadmap. During the event, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, called for strategic cooperation with BRICS…