Author: Anita Bosman

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…

Johannesburg: Techz News Desk – Anita Bosman The Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa), in cooperation with the MINT platform of the Egyptian Gulf Bank, has announced the launch of the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, an initiative aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across Egypt. The hackathon is organized under the patronage of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the Egyptian Gulf Bank, with technical support from Startup Factory. The event will run for three days across four key cities – Alexandria, Ismailia, Tanta, and Mansoura – providing a platform for tech-driven startups and young innovators…

Johannesburg: TECHz News Desk – Anita Bosman OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser built entirely around its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT. The launch marks OpenAI’s official entry into the browser market, positioning Atlas not just as a web navigation tool, but as a next-generation “AI assistant browser” that can understand users’ intent, recall past context, and perform tasks across the web. At its core, Atlas integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience, allowing users to ask questions, summarize content, and automate actions – all without switching tabs or copying and pasting. OpenAI describes the product as a major…