Friday, October 9, 2026

Microsoft to Train a Million Kenyans in AI and Cyber Security

Microsoft has announced an ambitious initiative to train one million Kenyans in artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security by 2027. This move aims to...

Interledger Foundation Pledges to Boost African Innovation

Cape Town - The Interledger Foundation, a global non-profit focused on digital financial inclusion, has outlined its plans to further support African innovation. At...

Africa’s Data Centre Boom: A Digital Revolution in the Making

Africa is not merely on the cusp of a digital revolution; it is actively shaping its course. The continent's booming data centre market, projected...

Africa’s AI Awakening: A Call for Self-Determination

Johannesburg, South Africa – As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution gathers pace, African leaders are being urged to seize the reins and shape their...

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...

Cybercriminals Testing Their Ransomware Weapons in Africa

As the continent's economies boom, so does the appetite for cybercrime. Africa, with its burgeoning economies and vast untapped potential, is increasingly becoming a target...

AI-Fueled Cybercrime: A Looming Threat for Africa’s Booming Digital Landscape

South Africa's burgeoning digital economy faces a sinister new adversary: cybercrime armed with artificial intelligence (AI). Experts warn that this "double-edged sword" of AI...

Digging deeper: cybersecurity concerns mount in mining arena

In today’s digital era, the internet's evolution and technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) have equalised the cybersecurity landscape. No industry, including the...

Calls for Calm: UN Security Council Urges Diplomacy to De-escalate DRC-Rwanda Tensions

The United Nations Security Council's Peace and Security Commission has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to prioritize diplomatic channels to...

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...
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The assumption that cybercrime is a big company problem is no longer holding up in South Africa. Small and medium sized businesses can no...

Silent Security Breach at Telkom’s Enterprise Arm Highlights South Africa’s Escalating Cyber Crisis

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Digital Encode deploys AI to combat cyber threats

One of Nigeria’s biggest cybersecurity firms, Digital Encode, has deployed an autonomous artificial-intelligence platform designed to help companies identify and test cybersecurity weaknesses before...