Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk MTN, in partnership with Microsoft, has completed a major modernisation of its Enterprise Value Analytics (EVA) platforming in South Africa by migrating it to Microsoft Azure. The new cloud-based EVA 3.0 platform gives MTN greater agility and intelligence in how it uses data to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and enable responsible AI deployment. The upgraded platform, now the largest Telco cloud implementation in the Middle East and Africa, allows MTN to analyse and act on data faster and more securely. It processes around 22 billion records each day and runs more than 800…
Moscow: TECHz – News Desk Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has inaugurated a new complex of AI-powered grain silos in Mutare, designed to store up to 56,000 tonnes of grain, according to ZBC News, a TV BRICS partner. The modern facilities are equipped with digital monitoring systems, automated grain processing, and advanced quality control laboratories. These technologies are expected to reduce post-harvest losses, improve storage efficiency, and strengthen national food security. “It is pleasing and a source of pride that our national agriculture capabilities and logistical and storage capacity are having a positive impact on the overall economic development of our…
Moscow: TECHz – News Desk The UAE’s Office for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications has unveiled “AI for All”, a national training initiative launched during UAE Codes 2025. Running throughout 2026, it aims to equip people of all ages and professions with the fundamentals of artificial intelligence through accessible and comprehensive learning programmes, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. Generative AI is expected to add US$81.2 billion to the UAE’s economy. Minister of State Omar Sultan Al Olama said the initiative reflects the government’s vision to empower society through technology and to embed…
Moscow: TECHz – News Desk Tehran is set to host deBlock 2025: The International Blockchain Conference on 6 – 7 November 2025 (15 – 16 Aban 1404) at the IRIB International Conference Centre, marking a major milestone in the evolution of Iran’s fintech and digital innovation landscape. TV BRICS will serve as the international media partner of the event. Held under the theme “The Future of BRICS with Blockchain”, the conference will serve as Iran’s first academic and international forum dedicated to blockchain and digital assets. It aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and industrial practice, encouraging collaboration…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Citi and Coinbase announced their intention to collaborate on digital asset payment capabilities for Citi’s institutional clients and explore additional global clients in the future, further solidifying both companies’ market leadership in payment solutions. The initial phase of their collaboration focuses on fiat pay-ins/pay-outs, supporting Coinbase’s on/off-ramps. 1 The bridge between traditional fiat and digital asset ecosystems – along with payments orchestration. Additional details on specific initiatives, including the exploration of creating alternative fiat to onchain stablecoin payout methods, will be shared in the coming months. 2 This collaboration aims to make these transitions smoother…
Moscow: TECHz – News Desk Iran has secured a place among the top five producers of biotechnology products in Asia, according to Mostafa Ghanei, secretary of the Biotechnology Development Headquarters at the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology. This was reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Ghanei revealed that Iran’s success in producing biopharmaceuticals has already saved the country more than US$3.8 billion by cutting reliance on imported drugs. The figure, he said, reflects how domestic capability has strengthened Iran’s healthcare resilience and positioned it as a regional leader in biotechnology. He emphasised that medicine is…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk NVIDIA Corporation, the global leader in AI computing and graphics processors, has officially become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, reaching a record market capitalization of $5.04 trillion USD as of October 2025. This milestone places NVIDIA ahead of Microsoft, Apple, and other major technology giants, underscoring its dominance in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and high-performance computing. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA’s rise represents one of the most remarkable growth trajectories in corporate history. The company’s valuation has increased by over 50% in 2025, following an explosive 174% jump in 2024 when NVIDIA surpassed…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has launched the 3MTT-NJFP Placement Initiative, a national program designed to connect thousands of skilled Nigerian youth with job opportunities across the country – at no cost to employers. The initiative is a collaboration between the Federal Government, the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP). It links graduates of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program with businesses seeking qualified digital professionals in areas such as software development, data analysis, product design, and digital marketing.…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Redbrick (CEO Yeongmo Yang), a leading provider of innovative software education services, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai Innovation Hub (MIH) on October 16 at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai. The agreement aims to foster collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) education and research. The MDX Dubai Innovation Hub, located in Dubai’s Knowledge Park, is an industry-academia collaboration platform that fosters education and entrepreneurship, bringing together students and enterprises to work on real-world projects in AI, data science, and digital transformation. Under the agreement, the two…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Deloitte Middle East announces the launch of its Middle East Centre of Excellence for Oracle AI Agents; a specialized innovation platform aimed at accelerating the adoption of agentic AI – AI capable of autonomous thinking and action to enhance human decision-making throughout the region. Bringing together global expertise, regional industry insight, and a world-class talent pool, the Center will enable governments and enterprises to leverage Oracle’s rapidly evolving AI Agents toolkit through training, real-world implementations, and best-practice frameworks. More than the technical innovation, this network of capabilities will help organizations transform current workflows into intelligent,…