TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

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We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Rural Zimbabwe Gets High-Speed Internet Boost with Starlink Computer Lab

    The facility is equipped with 30 laptops and 5 Starlink kits, representing a significant step toward bridging the digital divide in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe has inaugurated a Starlink-powered computer laboratory in Gokwe South, aiming to bridge the digital divide in rural communities. The facility, equipped with modern computers and high-speed satellite internet, is part of the…

  • Algeria Joins Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Boosting Financial Integration

    Algeria has officially become a participant in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), marking a significant step toward deepening financial integration across the African continent. PAPSS, developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is designed to simplify and accelerate cross-border transactions among African…

  • Jordan Unveils Three-Year Plan to Accelerate Digital Economy and E-Government Services.

    This comprehensive framework is designed to align with the country’s three core modernization initiatives: the Economic Modernization Vision, the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, and the Political Modernization Document. The Government of Jordan has unveiled its National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–2028, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at accelerating the country’s transition into a fully digital economy…

  • Regulators Greenlight Vodacom’s Strategic Fibre Network Investment in Maziv.

    This approval marks a significant milestone in Vodacom’s strategic efforts to expand its fibre footprint and enhance digital connectivity across South Africa Vodacom Group has secured final regulatory approval to acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the parent company of fibre network operators Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), marking a significant step in South…

  • “NTI Teams Up with Aswan Authorities and University to Drive Digital Innovation”

    The National Telecommunication Institue has entered into a strategic partnership with the Aswan Governorate and Aswan University to drive digital transformation, enhance ICT capabilities, and foster innovation in Upper Egypt. This collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide, empower local communities, and prepare a skilled workforce equipped for the demands of the modern digital economy….

  • Empowering Africa’s Youth for a Digital Future

    Africa stands at a critical juncture in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), characterized by rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, and automation. For the continent to thrive in this new global landscape, a focused effort on upskilling its population is essential. The 4IR presents both a challenge and an…