Author: Anita Bosman

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) Sunday announced the successful launch and orbital insertion of the Egyptian satellite SPNEX, marking a significant scientific milestone and reflecting the country’s progress in space technology. The satellite has begun transmitting its first signals, according to an EgSA statement. SPNEX is part of Egypt’s nano-satellite development programme. It demonstrates the ability of Egyptian expertise in implementing complete space systems – from design and manufacturing to assembly, integration, testing, and operational deployment in orbit. The satellite, developed in cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, serves as a scientific…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk The World Crypto Rankings 2025 report, released by Bybit and DL Research, has named the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s undisputed leader in crypto adoption. The UAE has not only established itself as the regional hub for asset tokenization pilots and settlement systems, but has also become the de facto bridge between Asia, Europe, and Africa in tokenized finance. The UAE ranks fifth in adoption worldwide, sitting alongside other institutional hubs such as Singapore (1), the United States (2), Lithuania (3), and Switzerland (4). It combines the…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk PayTabs Egypt, MENA’s award-winning payments powerhouse, announced a strategic partnership with Edita Trade as a subsidiary of Edita Food, a leader in the Egyptian packaged snack food market. This collaboration will integrate PayTabs Egypt’s cash collection solution into Edita’s operations, streamlining payments and cash collection between their representatives and end-point distributors. Through this partnership, Edita will gain access to a vast network of over 550,000 points-of-Sale (POS) machines across Egypt, facilitated by more than four leading cash aggregators. Through PayTabs Egypt’s unified platform, Edita will be able to efficiently collect payments from its distributors nationwide…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Orange Money Group and Visa announce a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating online payments and democratizing access to financial services across Africa and the Middle East. Already successfully deployed in Botswana, Madagascar, and Jordan, where the partnership is renewed, the virtual visa card has been recently launched by Orange Money Côte d’Ivoire. This launch was a success and perfectly illustrates our shared vision with Visa for a more inclusive and accessible financial ecosystem. This partnership marks a new milestone in the shared ambition of the two companies: to provide millions of users with a simple,…

Johannesburg: TECHz – Anita Bosman December 2025 has quickly become one of the most defining months in the history of artificial intelligence. OpenAI introduced GPT‑5.2, its most advanced model to date, in a direct response to Google’s accelerated release of Gemini 3. The launch was accompanied by a “code red” directive from Sam Altman, underscoring the intensity of the competition between the two companies. At the same time, Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 4.5, which in internal testing outperformed every human engineering candidate, setting a new benchmark for reasoning and problem‑solving. Fujitsu announced the development of a multi‑AI agent system designed…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk São Tomé and Príncipe has officially become the 26th African country to receive access to Starlink’s satellite internet network, allowing residents and businesses to immediately purchase, install, and start using the service. The high-speed, low-latency broadband service offers a significant upgrade for a nation historically constrained by limited submarine cables and underdeveloped terrestrial networks. Initial adoption is expected to focus on government agencies, businesses, and higher-income households, but the launch represents a broader step toward improving digital connectivity across the island nation. Starlink’s arrival provides an opportunity for direct-to-home internet access, bypassing the need for…

Cape Town: TECHz – News Desk Exness, one of the world’s largest multi-asset brokers, has officially inaugurated its new office in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in its long-term commitment to traders and partners across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). South Africa has emerged as a natural hub for financial technology and digital inclusion, with one of the continent’s most advanced financial systems and a thriving ecosystem of start-ups and talent. Cape Town’s combination of innovation and opportunity makes it an ideal regional base for Exness as it continues to expand its fintech operations in SSA. The new state-of-the-art office will…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk MBME Group, a leading UAE-based technology and digital services provider, and ZENDATA, an international cybersecurity specialist, announced today the signing of a joint venture agreement to establish ZENDATA Cyber Defense – a new cybersecurity company focused on delivering advanced, end-to-end cyber defense solutions across the region. ZENDATA Cyber Defense will leverage MBME Group’s expansive digital payment and technology ecosystem, regional reach, and ZENDATA’s extensive expertise in security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence. As one of the largest integrated digital services platforms in the UAE, MBME Group serves millions of customers through thousands of…

Amman: TECHz – News Desk Umniah by Beyon announced today the signing of a five-year strategic partnership agreement with Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications technology, to modernize and expand its Radio Access Network across 3G, 4G, and 5G in Jordan. Under the new agreement, Ericsson will serve as the exclusive provider for Umniah’s network upgrades, supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation, strengthening national infrastructure, and preparing the country for the next decade of innovation and growth. Today, Umniah by Beyon is Jordan’s fastest mobile network, delivering exceptional speed, coverage, and performance across the Kingdom. This partnership further reinforces that leadership…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Nigeria has secured a major boost for its digital transformation agenda as the European Commission announced a €45 million commitment under the EU–Nigeria Digital Economy Package. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Brussels during the EU–Nigeria Digital Open Day, which brought together top EU officials, industry leaders, and Nigeria’s delegation led by Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The new funding marks a significant step in accelerating Nigeria’s digital growth and supports ongoing efforts to build a more connected, innovative, and inclusive digital economy. According to the Minister, discussions with…