Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Kigali: TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a strategic move to optimize its national debt portfolio, Rwanda has closed a commercial loan facility comprising €82 million and ¥15 billion. This dual-currency approach enables the country to raise cost-effective capital, mitigating currency concentration risks while lowering overall borrowing costs. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning is utilizing these diverse currency pools to tap into a broader base of international investors and maintain strong debt sustainability. This financial package aligns with the Second National Strategy for Transformation, which emphasizes sustainable economic growth and strategic public investments. By leveraging blended finance frameworks and…
Sinazongwe: TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a major push to bridge the digital divide and modernize public service delivery, the Sinazongwe Town Council has officially received a comprehensive digital infrastructure upgrade, courtesy of the e-Government Division under the SMART Zambia Institute. The deployment, aimed at digitizing local government operations, includes the installation of high-speed internet, advanced communication systems, and modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hardware. The newly delivered infrastructure is designed to integrate the council into the broader Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) – a national initiative aimed at connecting all 116 local councils and government institutions to a…
Lilongwe: TECHzMagazine – News Desk The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is hosting a five-day regional training program to advance broadband mapping and digital infrastructure planning across Southern Africa. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with European Union backing, the Africa-BB-Maps Intermediate GIS and Data Management for Broadband Mapping Training brings together ICT and regulatory professionals from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. Technical instruction is delivered by Esri South Africa College. The program trains participants in advanced geographic information systems (GIS), enterprise geodatabase management, and data governance using real-world fiber optic and mobile coverage datasets. Opening the session, MACRA…
Tillabéri Region: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Niger is making significant strides toward technological self-sufficiency with the ongoing construction of a new local electronics assembly plant in Hamdallaye, located in the Tillabéri region. Scheduled to open by the end of October 2026, the upcoming DHY Technologie facility will assemble smartphones, computers, and tablets to meet the country’s growing digital needs. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, a high-level government delegation visited the construction site to assess the project’s advancement. The delegation, led by Minister of Communication and Information Technology Adji Ali Salatou and Minister of Technical and Vocational Education Farmo Moumouni, joined…
Abuja: TECHzMagazine – News Desk The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF) in Abuja to operationalize the country’s sovereign cloud framework and accelerate digital independence. NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi emphasized that the initiative will secure critical national data, deepen local capacity, and drive digital transformation across finance, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. A primary near-term focus is helping financial institutions meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) January 1, 2027 cloud compliance deadline. To facilitate this, NITDA will launch a dedicated certification portal by October to vet cloud infrastructure providers,…
Juba: TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a major push toward financial inclusion and digital economy participation, MTN MoMo, in collaboration with Inkomoko, has successfully graduated 1,225 entrepreneurs in Juba, South Sudan. The joint year-long programme was designed to bolster digital financial literacy and expand the adoption of mobile money among small businesses operating in the region. Inkomoko provided crucial business guidance and seed funding, while MTN MoMo facilitated practical, hands-on digital financial literacy training. Through the programme, participating entrepreneurs were equipped with actionable skills to integrate mobile money into their day-to-day operations. The training focused on enabling businesses to accept…
Zanzibar City: TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a move to accelerate the archipelago’s digital transformation, Zanzibar’s President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has reaffirmed the Revolutionary Government’s commitment to expanding digital infrastructure through a strengthened partnership with the Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation Limited (TTCL). During an official introductory meeting at the State House in Zanzibar City on March 23, 2026, President Mwinyi hosted newly appointed TTCL Board Chairperson David Nchimbi and Director General CPA Moremi Marwa, alongside other senior corporation officials. The discussions centered on reinforcing institutional ties and scaling up modern communication services to support Zanzibar’s rapid economic development. President Mwinyi…
Dar es Salaam: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Airtel Tanzania, in collaboration with the Dar Teknohama Business Incubator (DTBi) and COSTECH, is actively bridging the digital divide for Tanzanian youth through its innovative Fursa Lab initiative. Operating out of Kijitonyama Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, the lab equips primary, secondary, and university students, as well as out-of-school youth, with practical technology skills to prepare them for the modern digital economy. The Fursa Lab is designed to address the persistent gap between the theoretical knowledge young people acquire and the practical, hands-on skills demanded by today’s tech industry. The facility offers…
Dubai: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Shukria, the digital payments brand powered by Dubai-based Mercury Payments Services LLC, has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a new commercial card for UAE merchants. Designed to simplify corporate transactions and streamline cash flow, the card provides global acceptance through Mastercard’s network. It offers businesses a secure and flexible way to manage supplier and vendor payments, procurement and inventory costs, travel and entertainment expenses, and day-to-day operational spending. Historically known for robust payment acceptance tools like POS terminals, SoftPOS, and payment gateways, Shukria is expanding its ecosystem to help both established corporate enterprises and growing…
London, Tokyo, Santa Clara: TECHzMagazine – News Desk Announced jointly from Tokyo, London, and Santa Clara, NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks have established a multi-year global strategic alliance targeting $1 billion in joint business by 2029. The partnership, marking Palo Alto Networks’ first alliance of this scale with a global systems integrator, combines AI-driven cybersecurity platforms with NTT DATA’s consulting and managed services to help enterprises securely adopt AI and modernize IT environments. The initiative leverages significant shared investments, with NTT DATA deploying over 2,000 Palo Alto Networks-certified professionals and dedicated Forward Deployed Engineers. Supported by a footprint of…