Author: Anita Bosman
Addis Ababa: TECHz – News Desk Standard Bank’s financing facilitates Safaricom’s ongoing rollout of digital infrastructure and services in Ethiopia. Anthony Ndegwa, Executive Vice President for Telecoms, Media & Technology, Stanbic Kenya’s Corporate and Investment Banking: “We are honoured to have partnered with Safaricom again in enabling and supporting their on-going vision to driving digital transformation and inclusion in Ethiopia.” The two-businesses worked side by side in the development of the financial solutions that were bespoke to the business while responsive to the market’s needs. Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom Plc: “As a business, we are guided by innovation…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk SentinelOne, a leader in AI-native cybersecurity, has announced a strategic partnership with Rilian Technologies to accelerate the delivery of advanced cybersecurity operations and AI-driven defense capabilities across the Middle East. This collaboration combines SentinelOne’s industry-leading autonomous cybersecurity platform with Rilian’s mission to accelerate secure technology adoption, enabling governments, enterprises, and critical industries to deploy, operate, and optimize next-generation security programs at scale. As digital transformation, AI adoption, and cloud modernization continue across the Middle East, organizations face increasingly complex threats; from nation-state attacks to ransomware, supply-chain disruptions, and AI-enabled social engineering. Critical sectors such…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and YeePay, a leading cross-border payments company, have partnered to establish YeePay’s regional headquarters and technology hub in Abu Dhabi. The new headquarters will serve the Middle East and Africa region as part of YeePay’s global expansion. Announced during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW 2025), the collaboration includes joint initiatives that strengthen cross-border digital payments connectivity between the UAE, China and global markets. YeePay will join Abu Dhabi’s Fintech, Insurance, Digital, and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, a strategic initiative led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED)…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Crypto.com and e& money, the fintech arm of global technology group e&, announced a partnership focused on advancing the UAE crypto ecosystem through various integrations across both platforms. e& money will explore partnership opportunities with Crypto.com’s crypto-as-a-service solution, designed to enable partners to incorporate digital assets into Crypto.com’s treasury and product suites via seamless integration and robust support. This initial focus of the proposition will look into trade execution, where Crypto.com provides single-point access to deep global liquidity, including Crypto.com Exchange (the world’s leading USD-supporting cryptocurrency exchange by spot market volume). Subject to compliance…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has launched its flagship AI-powered Lab, a state-of-the-art diagnostic facility developed through its subsidiary PureLab. Spanning 70,000 square feet, the lab is now the UAE’s largest and most advanced standalone diagnostic centre, designed to elevate national diagnostic services through AI-driven automation, real-time quality control, robotics, and seamless connectivity to an extensive network of more than 140 accredited laboratories. The facility was officially inaugurated by senior representatives from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and PureHealth leadership. The seven-storey lab is equipped to process…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Telecom Global (CTG), a tier 1 player in the global telecom industry, renowned for its extensive infrastructure and pivotal role in advancing international connectivity and technological innovation. The signing marks a significant milestone in bringing world-class telecommunications innovation to the UAE market. The strategic partnership MoU outlines collaboration across multiple cutting-edge technology areas including advanced video services, connected car solutions, autonomous networks, voice services, roaming services, and travel e-SIM capabilities. The partnership will focus on…
Beijing: TECHz – News Desk Lenovo has announced a broad suite of new data storage, virtualization solutions, and data management services designed to help enterprises and mid-sized businesses modernize IT infrastructure and prepare for AI-driven workloads. The offerings include new Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions alongside complementary data management services, providing a unified foundation to deploy, manage, and maximize the value of enterprise data. Modern enterprises face significant challenges in preparing their data for AI. According to Gartner, 63% of organizations either lack or are unsure about having the right data management practices for AI. At the same time, IDC…
Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk ADGM Academy and The ADI Foundation, an Abu-Dhabi-based organization building sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure, today announced the launch of FutureTech 4.0, a landmark national initiative that will empower 10,000 Emirati students over the next three years with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to thrive in the era of Web 4.0. Anchored in the ADGM Academy Tech Centre, FutureTech 4.0 will deliver advanced training, cutting-edge research, intellectual property creation, and community-driven innovation to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s role as a trusted global leader in digital finance and frontier technologies. Web 4.0 is widely regarded as the next…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Gara has entered a strategic Africa-wide distribution partnership with Média-Participations, a major European group specializing in comics and family entertainment, which includes prominent publishing houses such as Dupuis and Dargaud. The partnership aims to address structural barriers in Africa’s creative and cultural industries by improving distribution, pricing models, and payment infrastructure. It seeks to expand access to high-quality international content across the continent while supporting the long-term development of Africa’s creative ecosystem. This collaboration highlights Africa’s potential as a growth market for cultural and creative industries, driven by strong demographic trends, increasing digital adoption, and…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk South Africa’s national broadband infrastructure company Broadband Infraco (BBI) has partnered with Huawei to build a national intelligent all-optical backbone network. The network directly supports the goals of South Africa’s national broadband strategy, SA Connect, and will bring affordable, stable, and high-quality broadband to all people in South Africa. As a state-owned enterprise mandated by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) to expand South Africa’s broadband infrastructure, BBI is implementing the upgrade as part of its Backbone Network Expansion Strategy. The collaboration aims to extend ICT infrastructure nationwide and make connectivity more affordable,…