Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Dar es Salaam: TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a major step toward a cashless economy and digital inclusion in the education sector, Airtel Money Tanzania has successfully expanded its “School Pay” service to over 800 schools across 16 regions. Announced in Dar es Salaam, the initiative digitizes the traditional school fee collection process, simplifying financial management for educational institutions while easing the burden on parents. Originally launched with a focus on private schools, Airtel Money School Pay is more than just a payment channel. The platform integrates Airtel Money’s mobile payment technology directly into a comprehensive school management system. Airtel…
Cairo: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has officially received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to establish yomo, a new standalone digital bank headquartered in Cairo. This milestone aligns with the comprehensive digital banking framework introduced by Egypt in 2023, marking a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s banking sector and expanding financial accessibility. CIB is backing the venture with a substantial $300 million investment into yomo Holding’s digital banking platform. The platform is slated to be deployed first in Egypt as an independently licensed, digitally native financial institution. The new entity…
San Jose: TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a move aimed at accelerating enterprise AI adoption without compromising data control, Cloudera has unveiled Cloudera Anywhere Cloud™. This new hybrid data and AI platform is designed to let organizations build, deploy, and scale production-grade AI applications seamlessly across multi-cloud, sovereign infrastructure, and on-premises environments. According to Cloudera, the platform promises to bring “cloud-native agility” directly to enterprise data wherever it resides, addressing the operational hurdles that keep many AI initiatives stuck in the experimental phase. As companies rush to operationalize artificial intelligence, they are frequently hitting infrastructure walls. According to recent Cloudera…
Kikuyu: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Kenya’s ambitious plan to decentralize its digital economy took a major leap forward today with the groundbreaking of the Kikuyu Jitume Centre of Excellence in Kiambu County. The new hub is a cornerstone of the government’s nationwide strategy to build digital capacity beyond Nairobi, aiming to establish 100 fully equipped digital innovation centers across all 47 counties. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by Kikuyu MP and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, alongside officials from the Technopolis Development Authority and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy. Unlike foundational digital access points,…
San Francisco: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has officially launched the Hexnode Context Layer, an intelligence architecture designed to drive Agentic AI capabilities in endpoint management. Integrated with Hexnode Genie AI, the conversational interface for IT administrators, this new layer translates natural-language inputs into actionable device management workflows. Operating as an orchestration bridge between Genie AI and the broader Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platform, the Context Layer leverages live fleet data to route conversational requests to specialized agents. These intelligent agents autonomously handle distinct categories of endpoint management, including device discovery and telemetry, identity…
Riyadh: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Saudi National Bank (SNB) Group, in partnership with Mastercard, has officially unveiled the SNB World Legend Mastercard in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the region’s premium banking sector. SNB is the first financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to offer Mastercard’s most exclusive card tier, designed specifically for its Private Banking clients. The introduction of the World Legend Mastercard underscores SNB Group’s commitment to delivering innovative, value-driven banking solutions tailored to the distinct lifestyles of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. By combining global purchasing power with personalized exclusivity, the card aims to set…
Nairobi: TECHzMagazine – News Desk The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is prioritizing strategic partnerships to build a secure and sustainable digital ecosystem. Recognizing that robust cybersecurity requires a unified front, the CA recently hosted trainees from the Kenya Naval Training School in Nairobi. This engagement provided practical exposure to cyber threat management, spectrum monitoring, and regulatory compliance, highlighting the critical role of knowledge-sharing in national security and public service delivery. Beyond domestic cooperation, the CA is forging global alliances to advance Kenya’s digital transformation. CA Director General David Mugonyi recently met with Oracle Corporation’s Matis Pellerin to discuss leveraging…
Dodoma: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Yas Tanzania has officially launched its high-speed Yas Fiber service in Dodoma, bringing a major broadband connectivity upgrade to homes, businesses, and public institutions in Tanzania’s rapidly growing capital. The highly anticipated launch event gathered local customers, members of the community, and key government officials. During the ceremony, Dodoma District Commissioner Jabir Shekimweri underscored the critical role that reliable digital infrastructure plays in driving the capital’s economic growth and modernizing its public services. By expanding its dedicated fibre-optic network, Yas Tanzania aims to deliver ultra-low latency, zero buffering, and uncompromised throughput to meet the soaring…
Kampala: TECHzMagazine – News Desk As digital credit increasingly bridges the financial gap for millions, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has officially launched a nationwide financial literacy campaign focused on responsible borrowing. Announced on August 19, 2026, at the bustling Kalerwe Market in Kampala, this initiative aims to empower Ugandans to manage their digital loans strategically and build robust credit habits. Operating under the vibrant tagline “Borrow. Pay Back. Neela Neela.”, the campaign is designed to reach a wide demographic, guiding consumers, farmers, and local traders on how to leverage MTN MoMo Loans for genuine economic empowerment rather than falling…
Arlington: TECHzMagazine – News Desk U.S. technology firm Cybastion has launched a newly redesigned website as part of its expanding mission to accelerate digital transformation and bolster digital sovereignty across Africa. The revamped online platform is anchored by the company’s signature “Digital Fast Track” program, a comprehensive approach that integrates artificial intelligence-powered digital infrastructure, advanced cybersecurity, e-government services, and local workforce training. Designed to support African nations in building secure and resilient tech ecosystems, the new website serves as a central hub showcasing the company’s projects, partnerships, and capabilities. It provides an in-depth look at Cybastion’s core pillars, encompassing the…