Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AFR-IX Telecom has secured USTDA funding to study extending the Medusa subsea cable to West Africa. The project aims to enhance Africa’s digital connectivity, enabling secure bandwidth for AI, 6G, and quantum technologies, while strengthening US-African cooperation against untrusted infrastructure providers.
Orange Money Group and Visa have formed a strategic partnership to expand access to secure digital payments across Africa and the Middle East. Through a virtual Visa card integrated into the Max it app, millions of Orange Money users can now make international online payments, supporting financial inclusion and digital commerce growth across multiple markets.
Nepal’s fintech landscape is thriving, led by eSewa, Khalti, ConnectIPS, Namaste Pay, and Hamro Pay. These platforms are driving financial inclusion, interoperability, and convenience across urban and rural areas while supporting NRB’s vision of a secure, cashless, and transparent digital economy.
Axentec, Robi Axiata’s subsidiary, debuts Cypher, Bangladesh’s inaugural certified Tier-IV Co-Location Data Centre. With 16,500 sq ft coverage, 2N redundancy, and advanced security, Cypher ensures 99.995% uptime, pioneering digital reliability in Bangladesh’s tech landscape. CEO Md Adil Hossain Noble hails Cypher as pivotal for Bangladesh’s digital future.
Dawn Kubicek has been appointed as Google’s Women Techmaker Ambassador for the Middle East, chosen from thousands of applicants. In her role, she will empower women in the tech industry through events and community initiatives, leveraging her 23 years of expertise in SEO and digital marketing to support their growth.
Egypt has emerged as the top African country in fixed internet speed, driven by its digital transformation efforts. The country has also seen growth in digital service exports and outsourcing, alongside investments in AI and digital skills development. Egypt’s ongoing progress is positioning it as a digital leader in Africa.
Nepal Telecom moves to shut down 3G services, pushing users to upgrade to 4G as part of its network modernisation strategy.
Tarik Solomon to lead regional growth strategy, strengthen partnerships, and help Teledyne position the Kingdom as a hub for next-generation…
Sadq, a Saudi platform for digital signatures and authentication solutions, has raised SAR 5.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by X by Unifonic Fund. The investment will strengthen Sadq’s role in Saudi Arabia’s digital trust sector, aligning with the Kingdom’s digital transformation and regulatory advancements.
Pakistan’s telecom committee has recommended amendments to simplify Right of Way access and bring NTC under the SOEs framework, aiming to accelerate telecom infrastructure deployment and strengthen governance. The proposed changes introduce approval timelines, dispute resolution mechanisms, and regulatory reforms to support digital connectivity expansion.