Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Amman: TECHz – News Desk Valu Jordan, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Network International (NI) Jordan, a leading provider of digital commerce enablement services in the region. The partnership aims to offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions to Valu customers through Network International’s merchant network across the Kingdom. This partnership aligns with Valu’s strategy to strengthen its market presence and expand its services by delivering seamless, integrated digital payment solutions that allow customers to complete purchases across a wide network of stores and brands, both…
Monrovia: TECHz – News Desk A new cross-border remittance service has been launched in Liberia through a partnership between BnB Liberia and Orange Money Liberia, aimed at expanding international money transfer options and strengthening the country’s digital financial ecosystem. The service enables Orange Money wallet users in Liberia to send money directly to several African countries, including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Uganda, and Rwanda. Transactions are designed to be instant and secure, allowing users to move funds across borders using mobile wallets without relying on traditional banking channels. The initiative brings together BnB Liberia’s cross-border payment…
Lilongwe: TECHz – News Desk Officials say the investment is intended to modernize governance, improve access to public services, and strengthen nationwide digital connectivity as part of Malawi’s broader digital transformation agenda. The Government of Malawi has announced a major collaboration with Huawei on a $180 million national ICT investment plan aimed at transforming public service delivery and strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure over the next four years. The announcement was made as the Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Dr. Shadric Namalomba, is currently in China working with Huawei to advance the initiative, which is structured around two key…
Tunis: TECHz – News Desk The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Algeria (Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Algeria) has announced progress in strengthening cooperation with Tunisia in the fields of postal services, telecommunications, and information and communication technologies (ICTs). According to a press release, the Algerian Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrougui, led a sectoral delegation to Tunisia for the fourth session of the Algerian–Tunisian Joint Technical Commission on communications and ICT cooperation. The meeting brought together officials from both countries to review and expand bilateral collaboration in key areas, including telecommunications infrastructure, spectrum management, postal…
Giza: TECHz – News Desk The National Telecommunications Regulation Agency held a specialized training course on Type Approval for the Frequency Spectrum, titled “Radio Frequency (RF) Compliance for Type Approval”, at the Egyptian African Telecommunications Training Center (EG-ATRC) from June 1–2, 2026. The programme brought together 33 participants from various countries. The training was organised as part of efforts by the National Telecommunications Regulation Agency to strengthen regional and international technical capacity in telecommunications and information technology. It also reflects the broader role of the institution in promoting knowledge sharing and regulatory expertise across the sector. The course covered key…
Abuja: TECHz – News Desk The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled the Nigeria Payments Systems Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a strategic framework aimed at transforming the country’s digital payments ecosystem. The initiative is designed to deepen payments infrastructure, expand financial inclusion, accelerate innovation, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance Nigeria’s integration with regional and global financial systems. Speaking at the launch, Cardoso described PSV 2028 as a “Nigerian project” that reflects a collective ambition to reshape how citizens transact, trade, save, and invest in a rapidly evolving digital economy. He emphasized that the…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk MTN Group Fintech has entered into a strategic partnership with Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, to accelerate the transformation of its mobile money ecosystem. The partnership, which is expected to launch in Nigeria next quarter, will introduce a super-app platform designed to enhance user experience, deepen digital inclusion and enable a next-generation ecosystem for digital finance, lifestyle and commerce services around MoMo. By leveraging Ant International’s advanced technology, MTN is evolving MoMo to enable stronger ecosystem integration through a mini app platform, enhanced fraud prevention and richer engagement…
Kigali: TECHz – News Desk Kepler College has announced a new partnership with MTN Rwanda aimed at strengthening efforts to equip young people with the skills and leadership needed for the future workforce. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Emelyne Gasana Umunoza, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Research Affairs at Kepler College, and MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer A., formalizing the collaboration between the two institutions. According to the announcement, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing the next generation of problem-solvers who can contribute to Rwanda’s competitiveness both within the continent and globally. Through this…
Egypt: TECHz – News Desk Egyptian teams have achieved a remarkable milestone at Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals, held in Shenzhen, China, by winning two Grand Prizes in Computing and Cloud, securing first place in the Innovation track, and second place in the Network track. In addition, Dr. Mohamed Maher, Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science, October 6 University, was recognized as The Most Valuable Instructor at the global level. Overall, the teams secured five prestigious international awards, placing Egypt among only eight countries worldwide to receive Grand Prize recognition during the competition’s 10th edition. This accomplishment further…
Abuja: TECHz – News Desk The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital inclusion and empowering young women in technology, as winners and participants of the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition were honoured at a special dinner hosted at the State House, Presidential Villa. The event was attended by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and featured Oluremi Tinubu as the Special Guest of Honour. Speaking after the event, Tijani described the dinner as a fitting conclusion to a week-long programme that highlighted the creativity, innovation and potential of young Nigerian girls from…