Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Riyadh: TECHz – News Desk Accenture has expanded its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new Connected Innovation Center at its regional headquarters in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The center is designed as a strategic hub for Total Enterprise Reinvention, supporting organizations in scaling AI capabilities and developing future-ready workforces aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The Connected Innovation Center offers a collaborative environment where businesses can progress from AI experimentation to full-scale implementation. As part of Accenture’s global innovation network, the facility provides hands-on access to emerging technologies and industry-specific solutions. It…
Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Project BRIDGE, Nigeria’s national digital infrastructure initiative, has received a $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside a €22 million grant from the European Union. The funding follows the previously approved $500 million financing from the World Bank, strengthening support for the deployment of 90,000 km of fibre across Nigeria to enhance national connectivity. The EU’s Digital Economy Package contributes a total of €45 million, with €22 million earmarked for Project BRIDGE, €18 million for Digital Public Services, and €5 million to support Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme. The approvals come…
Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Leading South African cyber security specialists, Solid8 Technologies, has partnered with Ping Identity a global leader in identity software. Simone Santana, Managing Director, Solid8 Technologies says identity is at the core of every great digital experience and the key to digital transformation. Simone Santana, Managing Director, Solid8 Technologies: “Ping enables and safeguards customer identity journeys around the world enhancing their digital experience. Through continued development and thought leadership Ping equips users with the right access at the right time – regardless of the channels used to connect. Ping solutions are built to support the scale,…
Lusaka: TECHz – News Desk Yango, the food delivery and taxi service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to further improve the security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals or taxi rides through the platform. The partnership supports Yango’s continued expansion of cashless payment options in Zambia, reinforcing its commitment to convenience, security, and financial inclusion in the country’s growing digital economy. Through the partnership, Yango users can now pay for their orders using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s trusted payment infrastructure. The partnership comes at a…
Manama: TECHz – News Desk Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has signed an agreement with Mubasher Capital, one of the region’s leading investment brokerage firms, to adopt EKEY for Business (EKEY-B) Bahrain’s national digital identity authentication and consent-based eKYC platform for the private sector. Adopting EKEY-B, will enable Mubasher Capital to leverage eKey 2.0’s advanced biometric authentication and secure digital onboarding capabilities to strengthen compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and deliver a seamless, secure, biometric-based onboarding experience for its clients. The signing was attended by Christopher Hild, CEO of Beyon Connect, and Ihab Rashad, General Manager of Mubasher…
Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched an innovative split-payment solution for travellers in Kenya through its longstanding partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading payments technology company. The feature, powered by Cellulant’s payment gateway Tingg, allows customers to combine multiple payment methods-including mobile money, mobile banking, and local credit and debit cards-enabling an initial payment online followed by up to four additional instalments within 24 hours. This provides greater financial flexibility, particularly for mobile-first customers, and is expected to expand to other African markets in the coming months. The new solution addresses a common challenge…
Lagos: TECHz – News Desk Grey, a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform. The expanded offering is designed to help businesses receive international payments, manage large-scale cross-border transactions, and reduce the cost and complexity typically associated with international banking. Through Grey, businesses can now open a USD corporate account, manage payments from international clients, and make payouts to over 170 countries, including bulk payments, in minutes. Cross-border payments remain a significant challenge for businesses in emerging markets. According to the…
Kenya: TECHz – News Desk Bondo and Siaya Counties are set to become key centers for digital skills and innovation as the government progresses with the construction of the Bondo Standard Digital Hub and the Siaya Digital Hub Centre of Excellence in Nyamor. The inspection was led by Eng. John Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, highlighting the government’s commitment to nationwide digital infrastructure development. These projects are part of Kenya’s broader rollout of the Digital Hub and Centre of Excellence model in every county. The hubs aim to anchor digital skills…
Kaduna: TECHz – News Desk In a landmark move to deepen Nigeria’s defence industrial capacity and advance indigenous high-technology development, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Terra Industries Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Joint Venture Company (JVC). The partnership provides a robust framework for the local production, assembly, research and development (R&D), and training in high-technology systems, including drones, cybersecurity solutions, robotics, and other ancillary software and hardware platforms. The MoU, executed pursuant to the DICON Act 2023, underscores DICON’s statutory mandate to collaborate with indigenous and foreign defence-related industries…
Kenya: TECHz – News Desk The African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) is set to mark a major milestone in its development, with Phase One of the ACTS Complex expected to be completed within just 45 weeks. This rapid progress lays the groundwork for the official launch of the Centre, signaling the beginning of a new chapter for innovation, research, and technological growth in the region. Once operational, the ACTS Complex will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and development, fostering collaboration among innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers. The initiative is aligned with Konza Technopolis’ vision of building Kenya’s Silicon…