Author: Anita Bosman

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Global technology groups Naspers and Prosus have officially launched the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge, a programme designed to support women-led tech and tech-enabled startups across the African continent. Following a successful pilot in India earlier this year, the initiative underscores the companies’ commitment to empowering female founders and bridging the gender gap in technology entrepreneurship. Research shows that women account for 26% of Africa’s entrepreneurs, yet female-led startups receive less than 3% of venture capital funding, with a $42 billion funding gap. Addressing this gap could unlock up to $316 billion in GDP growth. Phuthi…

Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk At the U.S.- Saudi Investment Forum held in Washington, D.C., HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence solutions, announced the signing of a landmark framework agreement with xAI, the U.S.-based frontier AI company known for its rapid advancement in cutting-edge AI systems and founded by Elon Musk. This strategic agreement lays the foundation for a long-term collaboration aimed at designing, building, and operating a new generation of low-cost, hyperscale GPU data centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as the deployment of xAI’s Grok models across the country. Under the scope of…

Columbus: TECHz – News Desk Veeam® Software, the global leader in data resilience, has launched Veeam Data Platform v13, a major evolution of its trusted data platform designed to address the challenges of ransomware, AI-driven workloads, and rapidly transforming IT infrastructures. The new release promises enhanced cyber resilience, intelligent data protection, and unprecedented flexibility for organizations across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Trusted by over 550,000 customers worldwide, Veeam Data Platform v13 introduces advanced AI-driven ransomware protection, seamless recovery, and a modern platform architecture. Key features include Recon Scanner 3.0, built-in forensic intelligence powered by Coveware, and a Malware Analysis…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), announced significant new capabilities in Qlik Talend Cloud® designed to make trusted data more accessible, usable, and actionable across organizations. The latest release introduces open APIs for governed data, automated field documentation, AI-assisted data quality rules, and collaborative remediation tools, enabling data teams to work faster and more efficiently. The new capabilities allow data and analytics teams to publish secure, standards-based API endpoints for governed data products with a single click, enabling seamless use of trusted data in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Salesforce,…

 Yaoundé: TECHz – News Desk Swyft has announced a strategic partnership with PROXYM Group, aiming to transform last-mile delivery in Cameroon through innovative and sustainable logistics solutions. The collaboration combines Swyft’s asset-light delivery expertise with PROXYM’s commitment to electric mobility, focusing on faster, greener, and more efficient services across the region. As part of the partnership, PROXYM will be integrated into Swyft’s technology platform, allowing them to benefit from the daily volume of orders generated by Swyft’s network. This integration is expected to streamline operations, improve delivery efficiency, and enhance customer experience while supporting the adoption of environmentally friendly delivery…

Sharjah: TECHz – News Desk Crescent Petroleum, the region’s oldest and largest private oil and gas company, has partnered with Edraak, the Arab World’s leading non-profit online education platform, to launch a unique AI training specialisation enabling young people to become proficient at using AI tools to enhance their workplace skills. The programme builds on the Career Compass Pathway, which was launched by the same partners last year and has already trained 1.3 million young people across the Arab World in business skills including IT and English language for the workplace, enhancing their employment prospects and helping them build better…

Shanghai: TECHz – News Desk On April 21 to 24, 2026, the industry’s acclaimed trade fair – CHINAPLAS 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. As one of the global leading plastics and rubber exhibitions, this edition is expected to span over 390,000 square meters across 16 halls, bringing together over 4,600 exhibitors worldwide to showcase breakthroughs in new materials, intelligent innovations and green transformations. The show aims to strengthen the industries’ upgrade towards high-end, intelligent, and green development, as well as transition from “Made in China” to “Innovated in China”. Evolving…

Paris: TECHz – News Desk Huawei and Paris Photo mark their third year of collaboration with the announcement of the 2025 XMAGE Awards winners, selected from more than 743,000 submissions across 78 countries. Amid the bustle of Paris Photo, HUAWEI unveiled the 100 outstanding works chosen for the XMAGE Awards, with three receiving the prestigious XMAGE 100 Grand Prize. One of the winning images, “Ethereal Lines” by Romanian pharmacist and photographer Gheorge Popa, was captured using the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra. The photograph showcases the striking and naturally vivid colours of Geamăna Lake in Transylvania, a village overtaken by mining…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster represents the next evolution of global mobility, where emerging technologies reshape how we move and connect. Through this initiative, we are creating a direct pathway for startups to join one of the world’s most forward-looking mobility ecosystems. It reinforces our mission to empower founders with the regulatory access and opportunities needed to scale innovations that will define the future of transportation. The smart mobility gateway builds on Hub71’s sector-focused approach, which includes specialist ecosystems such as Hub71+ AI, Hub71+ ClimateTech, Hub71+ Digital Assets, and Hub71+ Life Sciences. These verticals connect…

Lusaka: TECHz – News Desk Ericsson has inaugurated a new office in Lusaka, Zambia, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the country’s transition to fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks and laying the groundwork for future 6G technologies. The move signifies more than a technological investment; it strengthens Zambia’s ties with Sweden and supports the nation’s pursuit of secure, modern, and reliable connectivity. The office also reflects the growing role of private-sector partnerships in shaping Zambia’s digital economy. The establishment of a local Ericsson presence is expected to accelerate the country’s digital transformation, complementing ongoing policy reforms, infrastructure development, and skills enhancement initiatives.…