Author: Charissa Swanepoel
Cairo: TECHz – News Desk The House of Representatives, Egypt, has announced that the state is moving forward with a draft law to regulate the use of applications and social media platforms, with a particular focus on those accessible to children using smartphones. The initiative aims to establish clear rules to ensure the safe and responsible use of digital platforms by younger users. The House highlighted that the move reflects the state’s awareness of the psychological and behavioral risks children face from excessive use of social media and applications, which can, in some cases, lead to digital addiction. The directive…
Lagos: TECHz – News Desk Airtel Nigeria has partnered with UNICEF to launch Links2Work, a youth empowerment project under Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA). The initiative aims to connect young Nigerians to education, skills training, and employment opportunities, helping them transition into meaningful work. As part of the collaboration, Airtel provides zero-rated access to key youth education platforms, including the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) and YOMA, enabling young people to access learning and skills development content without incurring data costs. The three-year Links2Work Programme specifically targets young women aged 18–24 in Nigeria and Kenya, offering mentorship, skills development, and paid…
Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Dubai Insurance has announced the launch of the first digital wallet for crypto assets in the UAE insurance sector, developed in partnership with Zodia Custody. The new digital wallet enables secure, transparent receipt of premiums and payment of insurance claims in digital assets, marking a major milestone in the sector’s digital transformation and positioning Dubai Insurance as a pioneer in next-generation insurance solutions. This first-of-its-kind initiative introduces a regulated infrastructure that allows policyholders to seamlessly transact using digital assets, while ensuring the highest standards of security, governance, and transparency. The solution enhances customer experience, streamlines…
Singapore: TECHz – News Desk The Global Invacom Group has appointed Craig Bowley as Chief Commercial Officer to drive forward the company’s ambitious plans for growth. An experienced leader in the global satellite industry, Bowley has had a long career at ST Engineering iDirect where he held the position of Senior Regional Director, Government and Defence, EMEA before becoming Regional Vice President, Europe and rising to Regional Vice President, EMEA. In his various roles at the company, he led teams that were agile and responsive and able to adapt to the changing satcom business environment. His collaborative and strategic approach…
Accra: TECHz – News Desk The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has launched the Code4Food Security Fellowship in Accra, describing the initiative as a key intervention aligned with Ghana’s digitalisation drive and national development agenda. The Fellowship was launched on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE). Speaking at the event, the Minister said the programme supports government’s vision of building a productive, inclusive and technology-driven economy under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama. Hon. Nartey George emphasised that digital innovation, data science and artificial…
Cairo: TECHz – Press Release TECHz Magazine has announced the appointment of Khaled Abdelrahman as Director of Special Issues, reinforcing the magazine’s commitment to expanding its in-depth coverage of technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, while strengthening its engagement with major technology events and key economic sectors. Abdelrahman brings a diverse professional background spanning training, real estate technology, marketing, public relations, and corporate brand development. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Neo Gen Information Technology Conference, which, following the success of its December 2025 edition, has emerged as a strategic platform connecting real estate decision-makers with…