Monday, October 5, 2026

Zambia’s Role in the Southern African Digital Boom – Update

South Africa is a digital powerhouse of Africa. So, understandably, there has been a significant increase in online services, new technologies used and produced...

Kenya Is Leading Africa’s AI Charge and the World Is Starting to Pay Attention

Emerging as Africa’s most advanced AI adopter, Kenya now boasts more than 35% of its organisations achieving advanced or widespread implementation, a lead that...

Designing a resilient human-centric cyber security framework

When we think about cybersecurity, we tend to picture attacks on systems and technology, yet the most frequently exploited vulnerability is human. No firewall,...

Before cyber insurgents discredit Ekiti Guber poll

By; Wole Olujobi The subterfuge is here. After a long lull in the game of trickery by election playmakers in the nation’s political chessboard, Nigeria...

Zimbabwe flags cyber risks in digital payments

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has identified cyber-security vulnerabilities in the country's payments ecosystem and recommended stronger cyber controls, alongside the deployment of...

Digital Economy Is Growing Faster Than Its Cyber Defences

Africa’s rapid digital transformation is creating new economic opportunities while widening the attack surface for cybercriminals, with Uganda warning that cybersecurity safeguards are struggling...

Ransomware attacks double as July cyber threats surge, says Check Point

Global cyber attacks increased by 16% year-on-year in July 2026, according to Check Point Research. Ransomware incidents nearly doubled, while generative AI emerged as...

Travel Scams Are Rising: What African Travellers and Tourism Businesses Need to Know

As travellers increasingly rely on digital platforms to book flights, accommodation and transport, cybercriminals are exploiting the urgency and trust built into the modern...

Southern African Bloc Moves to Close Security Gap With $45 Million Logistics Base

SALIMA, Malawi — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is advancing construction on a $45 million regional logistics hub in Botswana, seeking to fix...

AI powers 55% of African cybercrimes, INTERPOL 2026 report reveals

Artificial intelligence is transforming cybercrime across Africa, enabling fraudsters to launch faster, more sophisticated and harder-to-detect attacks, according to the International Criminal Police Organisation. INTERPOL...
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Zambia’s Role in the Southern African Digital Boom – Update

South Africa is a digital powerhouse of Africa. So, understandably, there has been a significant increase in online services, new technologies used and produced...