Author: Charissa Swanepoel
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…
Kigali: TECHz Magazine – News Desk MTN South Sudan is accelerating its mission to bridge the digital divide by establishing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Hubs in every state across the country. Currently operating facilities in eight states, the telecom operator is prioritizing youth empowerment and nationwide digital inclusion, complementing a robust network reach that already covers approximately 85% of the population. The overarching goal is to ensure equitable digital access that transforms everyday connectivity into tangible economic opportunities. The latest expansion includes a newly launched ICT Skills Hub in Aweil, the capital of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, which…
Abuja: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Nigeria is shifting its focus from traditional regulatory compliance to active market enablement to attract private-sector investment in its digital ecosystem. Speaking at the ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026 event in Nairobi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, detailed how the country is connecting public policy with private capital. He outlined a framework designed to de-risk investments and turn regulatory mandates into concrete, revenue-backed demand for digital infrastructure. Rather than simply enforcing compliance, the government is deliberately creating predictable market demand to support investors. Directives such as…
Beirut: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Bank Audi has officially partnered with Mastercard in a new initiative to bring 10,000 Lebanese small business owners and entrepreneurs into the digital economy. The program aims to expand digital payment acceptance, advance financial inclusion, and specifically support the growth of micro, small, and women-led enterprises across Lebanon. The initiative tackles the operational hurdles small businesses face by combining accessible banking with modern payment tools. Eligible businesses will receive a free bank account and a Mastercard business debit card via Bank Audi’s neo Business platform. The package includes multi-currency accounts, transaction banking services, supply…
Djibouti: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group have officially signed a tripartite strategic agreement to deploy a cross-border, multi-terabit optical fiber infrastructure. Dubbed the Horizon Fiber Initiative, the February 2026 contract signed in Djibouti City moves the project from a December 2024 Memorandum of Understanding into the active deployment phase. The initiative establishes a terrestrial fiber corridor linking international submarine cable landing stations on the Red Sea in Djibouti, running overland through Ethiopia, and terminating at landing stations in Port Sudan. This carrier-grade, low-latency connectivity targets global hyperscalers, content providers, enterprise data centers, and…
Accra: TECHz Magazine – News Desk Beneficiaries of Ghana’s Girls-In-ICT program recently acquired practical industry exposure during an Open Day at American Tower Corporation (ATC) Ghana in Accra, bridging the gap between theoretical classroom knowledge and real-world tech applications. Driven by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, the initiative groups students to develop technology solutions aimed at solving practical, everyday challenges. During recent hands-on sessions, participants engineered prototypes including a smart liquid-level assistant utilizing artificial intelligence to aid visually impaired individuals, an automated crane system, and an autonomous color sorter designed to categorize seeds based on ripeness. The young developers…