President defends Zambia cyber-crime laws

The Cyber Security Act and Cyber Crimes Act both went into force in 2025, prompting complaints from government opponents that the legislation were designed to stifle dissent and expand surveillance on civilians.
23 Feb

Empowering partners with enterprise-grade cyber security

Akamai's security stack addresses today’s evolving threat environment – from identity-based attacks and ransomware to API abuse and large-scale DDOS, says Brandon Meyer, brand manager for Akamai at First Distribution.
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South Sudan's Cyber Crime Act takes effect

The law criminalises hacking, phishing, and SIM-swap fraud, while strengthening national cyber security.

Holistic compliance in the spotlight at second annual Bateleur-IMTF Compliance Forum

Bateleur and IMTF will address key trends in financial crime and global best practice in compliance at the forum in Johannesburg next month.

First Distribution, your market-leading partner in AI, security and innovation

First Distribution says its goal is simple: to make its clients the trusted experts that their customers rely on.

Identy.io seeks to bridge digital ID gap in Africa

Although Nigeria and Kenya continue to be the major focus, the company's strategic plan is for a progressive deployment its solutions to additional emerging markets.

How Avast, Gen Digital raising the bar in Africa's Cybersecurity

In a world where scams and attacks are becoming indistinguishably woven into everyday digital experiences, robust protection isn’t just valuable — it’s essential.

Stellar year expected for Digicloud and reseller partners

There has been a surge in positive sentiment around Gemini and Google security solutions across Africa, says Gregory MacLennan, CEO of Digicloud Africa.

Kenya launches project to boost cyber security

The initiative aims to strengthen national defences, protect critical infrastructure and build cyber skills among citizens.
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22 Jan 2026

Cameroon boosts cyber defense systems

New multimillion-dollar cyber security technologies are giving Cameroon's national response team more tools for detecting, preventing, and investigating digital threats.
20 Jan 2026

Norton cyber security solutions for home users, small businesses

Norton’s cyber security solutions provide comprehensive protection for both home users and small businesses.
15 Jan 2026

Why using AI to protect data from cybercriminals is crucial

To defend against AI-driven threats, organisations must adopt data protection solutions that harness AI – essentially, “fighting fire with fire, says Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa.
 
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