Monday, July 27, 2026

A Step Forward, Two Steps to Go: AU Makes Strides in Cybersecurity, But Ratification...

Africa took a significant step towards fortifying its digital defenses at the recent African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa. However, experts warn that...

A quarter-century of technical debt: Why identity security is now the enterprise’s weakest link

Identity has been the backbone of enterprise IT for more than 25 years, yet it remains one of the most under-secured and over-exploited layers...

Benin Breaks Digital Barriers with Groundbreaking AI in Fon Language

Cotonou, Benin – In a pioneering move set to reshape Africa's digital landscape, the Institute for Inclusive Digital Africa (IIDIA) and Benin’s Agency for...

African Crypto Surge Demands Cybersecurity Overhaul: A Global Blueprint in the Making

Africa's cryptocurrency market has exploded, recording an astonishing $205-billion in on-chain transactions between July 2024 and June 2025, cementing its status as the world’s...

Security Sector Braces for “Devastating” Firearm Clampdown as New Regulations Loom

Johannesburg: A storm of protest is brewing within South Africa's vast private security industry over proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations, with...

South Africa Under Siege: Cyber Attacks Surge as AI-Powered Threats Evolve

Johannesburg: South African organisations are facing an alarming escalation in cyberattacks, with a recent report revealing an average of 19 incidents per company in...

Speed Demons Beware: New Tech Targets Estate Racers

The idyllic streets of South Africa's many secure estates are increasingly under threat from speeding motorists, a growing concern for residents and estate management...

Dubai and South Africa Join Forces in Bold AI Move to Bridge Continents

In a move that promises to reshape the global artificial intelligence landscape, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through its Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence...

Digital Trust Under Threat: Telco Fraud Soars in South Africa

Johannesburg – The South African telecommunications sector is grappling with a surge in fraud attempts, making it a prime target for cyber-criminals worldwide. In...

NIS2 Directive: A New Era of Cyber Security for African Businesses

European Union's Tough New Cyber Security Law Extends Reach to African Continent In a significant development that will have far-reaching implications for African businesses, the...
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180 Day Cyber Training Sprint for MEA and Africa to Close Region’s Skills Gap

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Experts call for deeper collaboration against cyber threats in Africa

Experts from the United Nations (UN) and Ethiopia on Wednesday called for deeper collaboration among artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders across Africa to tackle the...

Can International Law Tame Cyber Warfare?

The question of whether cyberspace can be governed by international treaty has moved from academic debate to urgent policy challenge and the honest answer...