Author: Anita Bosman
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Microsoft has unveiled its Copilot Fall Release, marking a significant evolution in artificial intelligence focused on personalization, human connection, and real-world usefulness. The update represents Microsoft’s broader vision to make AI serve people, not the other way around. According to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, the new release embodies a shift toward optimism in the AI space – away from hype and fear, and toward trust and empowerment. He emphasized that Copilot is designed to amplify human creativity and judgment, helping people make better decisions, think more clearly, and connect more meaningfully. At its…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with AI-powered banking technology provider JUMO to launch ‘ Fast Loan’, a scalable, mobile-first credit solution designed to address a critical gap in South Africa’s financial ecosystem. According to TransUnion, 16.8 million people in South Africa remain outside the formal credit system. Many earn irregular incomes, lack traditional credit histories, and are excluded from mainstream financial services. With the launch of Fast Loan, the two African fintech leaders aim to close this gap by offering fair, transparent, and responsible access to short-term credit by combining Mukuru’s…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk NEC Corporation has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production of Côte d’Ivoire to launch a digital agriculture efficiency and advancement project aimed at modernizing the country’s agricultural sector. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with NEC Africa (Pty) Ltd, seeks to enhance productivity and ensure fair distribution of key agricultural inputs such as seeds and fertilizers, while promoting stable harvests through the integration of advanced digital technologies. Agriculture plays a critical role in Côte d’Ivoire’s economy, contributing around 30% of its GDP and employing nearly half of its population. However,…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk NEC XON, a leading African systems integrator, has partnered with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in fixed wireless solutions, to accelerate digital inclusion by delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved and rural communities across Africa. This partnership has already secured a landmark deployment into four territories with one of Africa’s largest mobile network operators – a significant step toward bridging the digital divide on the continent. Liesle Botha, Key Account Executive, NEC XON: “Too often, connectivity is the privilege of the few. Our vision with Mimosa is to extend reliable, high-speed broadband to the communities,…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk As technology and business support services forge deeper synergies, Transguard Group has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huawei – a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, marking a strategic step aligned with this growing integration trend. Rabie Atieh, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group: “This agreement with Huawei is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence. By combining Huawei’s cutting-edge ICT capabilities with Transguard’s expertise in manpower outsourcing and project delivery, we’re laying the foundation for a future that’s both digitally intelligent and people-powered.”…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Egypt has taken another major stride in its drive to localize high-tech manufacturing with the inauguration of the OPPO mobile phone factory in the Tenth of Ramadan City. The new facility, established under a $50 million investment plan, was officially opened by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, accompanied by Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and senior officials from both the Egyptian government and OPPO. The factory’s opening represents a milestone in the “Egypt Makes Electronics” presidential initiative, which aims to position electronics manufacturing as a key driver of economic growth, job…
Johannesburg: TEXHz – News Desk Day Two at MWC Kigali 2025 unfolded with a renewed sense of purpose. The halls of the Kigali Convention Centre buzzed once again with energy, as delegates, innovators, and industry leaders returned for another full day of dialogue, discovery, and partnership-building. If Day One set the vision, Day Two was about turning that vision into actionable pathways – from inclusive fintech strategies to AI systems built by and for Africa. For the TechAfrica News team, it was another dynamic day on the ground – speaking with thought leaders, exploring exhibition booths, and engaging in conversations…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Across the Middle East, gaming communities are rallying around HUAWEI AppGallery – not just as a place to download games, but as a platform that listens, rewards, and elevates their experience. With more than 200,000 gamers active across its channels, players now see AppGallery as their go-to hub for play, connection, and meaningful rewards. Two of the most active community spaces: AppGallery Fans MENA on Facebook and AppGallery Fans MENA on Discord, that bring together thousands of gamers from Egypt, Iraq, the GCC, North Africa, and beyond. These platforms are where players join scrims, trade…
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Recent Kaspersky research entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior” has found that 87,5% of professionals surveyed in Egypt say that they utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks. However, only 46,5% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of protection against AI-related risks ranging from data leaks to prompt injections. The vast majority of survey respondents in Egypt (90%) said that they understand what the term “generative artificial intelligence” means, and for many employees this knowledge is no longer just…
Johannesburg: Techz News Desk – Anita Bosman Omantel has announced a strategic collaboration with Kingsoft to explore the development of a sovereign productivity software hosted entirely on Oman’s National Cloud. This initiative marks a pivotal step in Oman’s digital transformation journey, offering Omani businesses and government entities a secure, locally hosted alternative to global cloud-based productivity platforms. The proposed solution would be the first of its kind in the region, an enterprise-grade software designed to meet the unique needs of Oman’s digital economy while ensuring full compliance with national data sovereignty laws. The proposed productivity software offers a transformative set…