Author: Charissa Swanepoel

New Delhi: TECHz – NewsDesk Wadhwani AI Global and Smart Africa have taken a bold new step to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence across Africa. The partnership will strengthen AI-enabled public systems across the continent and the Global South. On the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Shalina Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Wadhwani AI Global, and Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective institutions. The collaboration reflects a shared belief: that AI can play a transformative role in public good but…

Seattle: TECHz – News Desk Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing generative AI innovation for enterprises, startups, and end consumers globally. As part of the agreement, Amazon will invest $50 billion in OpenAI, beginning with an initial $15 billion investment and followed by another $35 billion in the coming months, contingent upon certain conditions being met. The collaboration will see AWS and OpenAI jointly develop a Stateful Runtime Environment powered by OpenAI models, available through Amazon Bedrock. These stateful developer environments will enable models to access compute, memory, and identity, allowing…

Harare: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services is advancing efforts to bridge the digital divide in Zimbabwe by distributing Starlink kits to key institutions in Harare. Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, personally handed over the kits to Danhiko, St Giles, and Jairos Jiri Harare, facilitated by Councilor Mabhaudhi. This initiative aims to provide inclusive access to digital resources, enhancing digital literacy and enabling access to online learning platforms and virtual classrooms. It is expected to particularly benefit persons living with disabilities, supporting improved learning outcomes and ensuring equitable access…

Accra: TECHz – News Desk Symbiotics has supported Fido Ghana through a USD 5.5 million debt investment, backing a pioneering digital financial services provider committed to expanding access to credit for underserved individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. This strategic funding will support Fido Ghana’s expansion of its AI-driven lending and digital financial solutions, enhancing its capacity to serve individuals and small businesses traditionally excluded from conventional banking services. The investment underscores Symbiotics’ commitment to fostering sustainable economic development and promoting broader financial inclusion in frontier and emerging markets. Founded in 2014, Fido is building Africa’s…

Conakry: TECHz – News Desk The Ministère de l’Education Nationale et de l’Alphabétisation has entered a new phase in the digital transformation of Guinea’s education system following the official launch of a national registration platform for primary school pupils. Just 24 hours after the platform went live, the Guinean educational administration began the technical and operational rollout of the tool, focusing on ensuring effective adoption by education officials across the country. The reform, initiated under the leadership of Alpha Bacar Barry, Minister of National Education, Literacy, Technical Education and Vocational Training, seeks to establish a reliable, comprehensive, and secure digital…

Salt Lake City: TECHz – News Desk Supermicro, Inc. has announced the launch of CNode-X, a highly integrated and rapidly deployable AI Data Platform, developed in collaboration with VAST Data. The new solution is designed to help enterprises accelerate the deployment of AI factories and advanced AI applications by delivering a complete, pre-validated AI infrastructure stack. At the core of the CNode-X solution is the VAST AI Operating System, which includes the VAST InsightEngine and VAST DataBase. These are combined with NVIDIA open models, microservices, and software libraries, alongside Supermicro’s GPU-accelerated compute and storage servers. Together, the components form an…

Lomé: TECHz – News Desk HUB2 has announced a strategic partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to advance digital payments across Africa. While digital finance adoption is growing rapidly, the continent’s payment systems remain fragmented, requiring businesses-especially SMEs-to integrate with multiple platforms across markets. This often slows expansion and increases operational costs. The new partnership aims to address these challenges by simplifying cross-border payments and enhancing interoperability. Through this collaboration, Hub2’s network of over 200 million mobile wallets will be connected with Ecobank’s banking infrastructure across 32 African markets, creating a single, seamless gateway for merchants, fintechs, and remittance providers to…

Lusaka: TECHz – News Desk SMART Zambia Institute has opened discussions with the Gates Foundation to explore potential technology partnerships aimed at accelerating Zambia’s digital transformation agenda. The talks took place in Lusaka on February 25, 2026, during a meeting between a Gates Foundation delegation and Mr Percy Chinyama, National Coordinator of the SMART Zambia Institute. The engagement focused on strengthening institutional ties and identifying areas of collaboration in digital innovation and public service delivery. The Gates Foundation delegation was led by Kanwaljit Singh, Deputy Director for Digital Public Infrastructure, and included Matshidiso Masire, Senior Advocacy Officer, as well as…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk The National Telecommunication Institute has signed a cooperation protocol with AREEB Innovative Technologies Company (AREEB TECHNOLOGY) to strengthen youth training and better align technical competencies with labor market demands. The agreement comes as part of the Institute’s strategy to expand partnerships with leading telecommunications and IT companies. It aims to support the training and upskilling of young professionals by linking academic and professional programs to real-world industry needs. Under the protocol, both parties will implement specialized training programs designed to enhance trainees’ technical and practical skills. The collaboration will provide hands-on training opportunities, participation in…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Rewa has officially launched its digital rent payment and rewards app across the UAE, giving tenants a simpler way to pay rent and finally get something back from their largest recurring expense. The launch follows the successful close of Rewa’s seed funding round, backed by Qatar Development Bank, Plug and Play, Neocity Invest, Startup Wise Guys, Second Century Ventures (REACH MENA), and senior executives from leading GCC real estate firms. Terms were not disclosed. In a country where most residents rent, payments are still largely handled through cheques and manual processes. Rewa introduces a modern…