Author: Anita Bosman

Akuse: TECHz – News Desk Ghana has launched a nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programme for civil servants, marking a significant step in strengthening public sector capacity to support its digital transformation agenda. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in partnership with UNESCO. The first cohort of the three-day training programme commenced from March 24 to 26, 2026, at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra. The programme is designed to equip civil servants with foundational AI knowledge and practical skills to enhance public service delivery and support the implementation of Ghana’s…

Blantyre: TECHz – News Desk The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has secured renewed support from the World Bank to strengthen data protection and cybersecurity initiatives in Malawi. The commitment was announced during a meeting in Blantyre, where Tim Kelly, Team Leader of the World Bank delegation, outlined plans to provide technical assistance and capacity building. The support will focus on securing critical infrastructure, enhancing legal and regulatory frameworks, strengthening data protection systems, and improving regional cybersecurity capabilities. MACRA also highlighted ongoing efforts to establish the Data Protection Authority (DPA) and the Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT) as independent…

London: TECHz – News Desk Checkout.com, a leading global digital payment company, announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com. The collaboration supports Trip.com’s global expansion by enabling high performing payments and an effortless booking experience for its customers around the world as they plan their next adventure online. Trip.com is a global travel platform offering hotel reservations, flights, trains, car rentals, attractions and more. Part of Trip.com Group, it operates in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions. With a mission to pursue the perfect trip for a better world, Trip.com Group is focused on enhancing travel…

Windhoek: TECHz – News Desk The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology have formally explained the government’s decision to decline a licensing application by Starlink Internet Services Namibia during a public press conference held in Windhoek. The briefing was led by Namibia’s Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus, alongside the Chairperson of CRAN, Professor Tulimeva Mufeti. The officials stated that the decision to reject the application was published in the Government Gazette on 23 March 2026, following a detailed regulatory assessment conducted under the country’s Communications Act. Authorities explained that the application was evaluated…

Palo Alto: TECHz – News Desk Broadcom Inc., a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, announced Symantec CBX (Carbon Black XDR), a cloud-based platform that combines the best Symantec and Carbon Black technologies in one intuitive solution. CBX addresses the needs of the industry’s largest and historically underserved market: organizations that lack the resources and training for complex security implementations but face the same formidable attackers and threats. While today’s cyberattacks continue to escalate, organizations that used to fly under the radar of sophisticated attackers are facing more advanced persistent threats and nation-state…

Abudja: TECHz – News Desk Nigeria and Finland have strengthened bilateral cooperation in the digital economy through a new partnership agreement aimed at accelerating innovation and inclusive growth. Dr. Bosun Tijani hosted H.E. Jarno Syrjäla alongside H.E. Sanna Selin in his office, following a recent investment and partnership tour across Europe. The engagement builds on ongoing discussions between both countries on expanding collaboration in technology and innovation. The meeting culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that outlines cooperation in key areas of the digital economy, including digital government services, connectivity, emerging technologies, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity,…

New York: TECHz – News Desk Circle Internet Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, announced a collaboration between one of its affiliates and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, to accelerate USDC adoption and expand internet-native financial infrastructure across Africa. Issued through Circle’s regulated affiliates, USDC is a fully-reserved, transparent payment stablecoin redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars, powering programmable payments and financial applications worldwide. Stablecoin use in Africa is growing rapidly, driven by mobile-first consumers, cross-border commerce, and a rapidly expanding digital economy. Together, Circle and Sasai Fintech will explore practical applications for USDC…

Manama: TECHz – News Desk Binance Bahrain has announced a strategic partnership with Beyon Connect, enabling the integration of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 National Identity solution into the Binance Bahrain to enable secure digital verification of users when conducting transactions with Binance Bahrain . The collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing secure, seamless, and user-friendly digital verification for residents and nationals of Bahrain. Through this partnership, Binance Bahrain is leveraging Beyon Connect’s exclusive reseller rights as an authorised reseller of the eKey 2.0 system, and the enhanced eKey application available through the eGovernment App Store (bahrain.bh/apps), operated…

Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk solutions by stc, a leading enabler of digital transformation in the Kingdom and the region, announced the signing of a SAR 1.4 billion agreement with Saudi Aramco to establish advanced high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure to support upstream operations. This step comes within stc Group’s strategy to develop an advanced digital ecosystem that enables various sectors across the Kingdom. The agreement represents a strategic milestone that reinforces solutions by stc’s position in advanced computing. Under the agreement, the company will deliver an integrated model encompassing infrastructure, software, and managed services, supported by high-performance computing capabilities that…

Paris: TECHz – News Desk Eutelsat highlighted the growing adoption of its OneWeb LEO connectivity service in the global rail market, including the development and testing of new terminals by Kymeta and Hughes Network Systems. Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO service is available to rail operators worldwide through a broad network of distribution partners, specialised rail integrators, and direct relationships with train operators. The company already serves multiple rail deployments in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East as well as projects over Europe and North America. Thanks to LEO’s low latency and high-speed capabilities, the service delivers resilient broadband across entire…