Author: Charissa Swanepoel
New York: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Microsoft has announced a strategic framework outlining more than $10 billion in capital and operating investments across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE by 2030. The initiative targets cloud and AI infrastructure expansion, digital resilience, and widespread upskilling. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith detailed that the aggressive spending schedule reflects a proactive expansion of regional operations, sustaining momentum despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and building on Microsoft’s continuous presence in the region since 1991. To support what the company describes as one of the world’s most ambitious AI transformations, Microsoft is deepening ties…
Shanghai: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Huawei has officially unveiled the Atlas 960E SuperPoD, a massive artificial intelligence computing cluster built to support the training and inference of next-generation AI models exceeding 10 trillion parameters. Unveiled at Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai, the system represents a significant shift in hyperscale AI architecture by focusing on highly integrated, large-scale system efficiency rather than individual accelerator performance. The Atlas 960E is the industry’s first SuperPoD based on near-packaged optics (NPO). It relies on Huawei’s new UnifiedBus architecture and the Hi-ONE optical engine to alleviate the extreme interconnect bottlenecks inherent in training massive…
Hangzhou: TECHz Magazine – News Desk At its annual Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, Alibaba unveiled a comprehensive full-stack artificial intelligence roadmap spanning cloud infrastructure to localized smart devices. Emphasizing the theme “Intelligence Goes Beyond,” CEO Eddie Wu projected Alibaba Cloud’s global data center capacity will surpass 20 gigawatts by 2032 to meet rising AI demand. Alibaba announced its Qwen 4 foundation model is currently in training, with future iterations (Qwen 4.5 and 5) scaling between 5 trillion and 10 trillion parameters. Showcasing autonomous capabilities, Qwen 3.8-Max recently ran a month-long self-improvement loop across 33 cycles, raising its Artificial Analysis Intelligence…
London: TECHz Magazine – News Desk NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, announced the expanded deployment of its AI-powered infrastructure operations platform to meet the growing demands of complex global enterprise environments. By integrating real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation, the platform is designed to significantly enhance operational resilience, IT efficiency, and full-scale visibility. The AI-driven platform acts as a unified control center for both localized and global IT environments, delivering comprehensive visibility by monitoring tens of thousands of devices in real time. This intelligent oversight facilitates the continuous optimization of IT capacity…
Abuja: TECHz Magazine – News Desk The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying its push for global partnerships and strategic alliances to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. Recognizing that building a robust, globally competitive digital economy cannot happen in isolation, the agency is actively bridging policy, technology, infrastructure, talent, and international markets. During a high-level dialogue at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General and CEO of NITDA, urged global leaders to adopt a more inclusive approach to emerging technologies. Speaking at a session on technology, innovation, and social business…
Lagos: TECHz Magazine – News Desk African fintech giant Flutterwave has officially announced the appointment of Morounke Olufemi as its new Global Chief Financial Officer. The leadership change marks a significant milestone as the payments unicorn enters its next phase of global expansion and deepens its push into digital assets. Olufemi succeeds Mitesh Popat, who is stepping down from his day-to-day responsibilities after two years to co-found Next Communications – a new enterprise focused on transforming telecom infrastructure into digital capabilities for modern brands. Popat will continue to serve Flutterwave as a strategic adviser. Olufemi’s elevation to the global role…
Monrovia: TECHz Magazine – News Desk The Government of Liberia, in partnership with US technology firm Cybastion and networking leader Cisco, has launched a nationwide initiative to establish five women’s technology and business innovation hubs. Formally announced as the Liberia Women’s Digital and Economic Empowerment Program, the agreement aims to bridge the digital divide by equipping Liberian women with essential technological skills, entrepreneurship training, and critical business development support. The agreement was officially signed by Liberia’s Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Gbeme Horace Kollie, and Cybastion CEO Dr. Thierry Wandji Ketchiozo during the Corporate Council on Africa’s Trade…
Ebene: TECHz Magazine – News Desk In a significant move to accelerate digital transformation across the African continent, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced its intention to join the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company (Vision Invest) as a major investor in WIOCC Group. The strategic partnership was unveiled in New York following a roundtable hosted by the AFC on the sidelines of Unstoppable Africa’s Global Africa Business Initiative, which took place during the UN General Assembly. The DFC’s planned $155 million equity investment marks its largest-ever single equity investment and serves as a…
Dubai: TECHz Magazine – News Desk In a move to alleviate working-capital constraints for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Arab Emirates, Network International has launched Network MAX. Unveiled in partnership with Mastercard, this pre-funded digital and physical card solution is designed exclusively for UAE-based sole proprietorships and single-owner LLCs to seamlessly blend payment acquisition with robust spend management. For many growing businesses, waiting for point-of-sale (POS) settlements to clear can disrupt daily operations and supplier payments. Network MAX targets this friction point by offering instant and daily settlement options. Through the My Network Business App, merchants can…
Kampala: TECHz Magazine – News Desk The Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled 20 Ugandan undergraduate students as the inaugural recipients of its fully funded Tech Fellowship. Valued at approximately UGX 3.85 billion (over $1 million) over four years, the initiative covers tuition, accommodation, academic materials, and a stipend for bright students from financially constrained households pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The program specifically targets fields essential to the digital economy, including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. To ensure the fellows are adequately equipped for modern digital learning, the Airtel Africa Foundation…