Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Algeriers: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Algerian telecommunications operator Djezzy and the General Union of Algerian Traders and Craftsmen (UGCAA) have officially signed a framework agreement to accelerate the digitalization of local merchants and artisans. Signed on September 12, 2026, the partnership aims to modernize the country’s commercial ecosystem and equip business owners with essential digital tools. The agreement was formalized at the Centre International des Conférences (CIC) in Algiers by Boumediene Senouci, General Manager of Djezzy, and Issam Bedrissi, Secretary-General of the UGCAA. The signing took place on the sidelines of the UGCAA’s 70th-anniversary celebration, an event officially sponsored…
Accra: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Zamtel has reaffirmed its commitment to STEM education and youth technology development in Zambia by supporting the 2026 JETS (Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists) and TETS (Tertiary Engineers, Technicians & Scientists) Fair. Hosted at the National Science Centre in Lusaka by the Ministry of Education and the Directorate of the National Science Centre, the 2026 edition has been recognized as the most attended iteration of the fair to date. Operating under the theme “Promoting Innovation and Competence Development in STEM Education,” the event gathered approximately 400 young innovators from all 10 Zambian provinces to…
Accra: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially qualified three of four applicants in the country’s first competitive 5G spectrum auction, marking a critical step in the nation’s digital infrastructure expansion. Following an August 2026 submission deadline, the NCA subjected all applications to an eligibility review and a strict technical qualification assessment. MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and Goal Telecommunications Ltd successfully met all technical requirements. Goal Telecom’s qualification notably introduces a viable new competitor into a market historically dominated by two incumbents. Conversely, Infrava Ltd was the sole applicant that failed to qualify and has…
Cairo: TECHz Magazine – News Desk The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has logged a 1,000% year-on-year increase in transaction volumes and a 120% jump in transaction values across comparable periods in 2025 and 2026. Nigeria experienced even sharper growth, with volumes rising 1,100% and values increasing 125%. As the infrastructure transitions to mass scaling, the platform averages processing times of just seven seconds – drastically outperforming its original 120-second target while generating cross-border cost savings of up to 95%. The system’s footprint now covers all five regions of the continent, supported by an artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection system.…
Eldoret: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Kenya is rapidly advancing its digital infrastructure beyond major urban centers by bringing high-speed public Wi-Fi to the Nyaru Centre, a rural settlement in Elgeyo-Marakwet County’s Keiyo South constituency. As part of the national Digital Superhighway blueprint, the government leveraged existing Kenya Power infrastructure to deploy fiber optic cables, significantly reducing both costs and installation time for this last-mile connection. The newly installed free hotspot serves as a vital digital gateway for local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, traders, and youth, granting them direct access to e-government services, remote entrepreneurship resources, and e-commerce platforms.…
Beijing: TECHz Magazine – News Desk In a bid to bridge the digital gap in underserved regions, Huawei recently engaged with the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to explore cost-effective solutions for expanding connectivity. The talks emphasized the need to pair network expansion with affordable device access to ensure true digital inclusion for Malawian citizens. Malawi currently has an internet penetration rate of just 27.7%, leaving a significant portion of its over 20 million citizens unconnected. Expanding traditional telecommunications infrastructure into remote areas often proves commercially unviable for operators due to high deployment costs and a delayed return on investment.…
Seoul: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Artificial intelligence adoption on the continent must begin with a foundational shift in infrastructure. Speaking at the eighth Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference in Seoul on September 9, Cybastion CEO Dr. Thierry Wandji delivered a clear message to industry leaders and policymakers: unlocking Africa’s AI potential requires immediate, targeted investment in sovereign digital ecosystems. During the ministerial roundtable, Dr. Wandji outlined the non-negotiable components needed to bridge the continent’s technology gap, which include localized sovereign data centers, reliable energy grids capable of supporting high-performance computing, high-speed connectivity, and fortified digital defenses combined with a…
Lilongwe: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Telekom Networks Malawi Plc (TNM) has officially acquired Open Connect Limited’s (OCL) Tier 3 data centre located in Kanengo, Lilongwe. The K12 billion ($6.9 million) transaction received full shareholder backing and allows TNM to integrate the Kanengo facility with its existing data centre in Limbe, establishing a unified and robust cloud infrastructure across the country. The consolidation is engineered to enhance network efficiency, drive down long-term operational costs, and secure TNM’s capacity to meet Malawi’s escalating demand for reliable connectivity. The newly unified infrastructure equips TNM to host advanced enterprise solutions and local artificial…
Dubai – TECHz by Sahar Al-Alfy Recently, media personality and content creator Zainab Al-Saadi has emerged as a model of the ambitious woman who has managed to carve out a space of genuine influence for herself. Away from the glare of cameras and follower counts, Al-Saadi believes that behind every screen is a “human being” striving to leave a positive impact, and that true fame is built on credibility and respect for the audience’s mind. From the Screen to the Digital Space Zainab Al-Saadi’s breakthrough in the media world was not purely coincidental; rather, it was a blend of an…
Cairo: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Vodafone Business and Cassava Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to develop Egypt’s first sovereign AI factory, fundamentally enhancing the nation’s capacity for locally hosted artificial intelligence. The facility aims to position Egypt as a premier regional hub for advanced data processing and cloud computing, directly supporting the country’s broader digital transformation goals. The partnership leverages Cassava Technologies’ status as Africa’s first NVIDIA cloud partner to bring accelerated computing technologies to the Egyptian market. By offering GPU-as-a-Service, the AI factory allows businesses and government entities to access high-performance computing for AI model training and…