Cyber fraud storm hits Equity Bank Rwanda as 35 arrested

A sophisticated digital fraud scheme targeting Equity Bank Rwanda has led to 35 arrests, including suspects in Uganda, as investigators trace millions siphoned through mobile money and banking system vulnerabilities.
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12 Mar

Liquid C2 deploys AI-led cyber security training

Liquid C2 partners with Cybercoach to deploy AI-driven cybersecurity training, addressing critical digital skills gaps across Africa business sectors.
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Ghana nabs 93 Nigerians in cybercrime crackdown

The crackdown highlights Ghana’s growing battle against organised cybercrime rings running romance scams, investment fraud and digital impersonation schemes across West Africa.
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Somalia unveils national cyber security centre

The facility targets digital security and communications, operating under the mandate of the National Cybersecurity Law approved by parliament in January.
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Celebrations as parts of Kenya cybercrime law are overturned

Civil rights organisations lobbied for the removal of sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018), based on concerns about its use to stifle political dissent.
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Cybervergent raises $3M

The Nigerian compliance, risk, audit and data security startup will use the investment to further build out its presence into Africa.

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index finds AI is driving rapid container adoption while shadow IT, organisational silos create AI risks

The survey reveals that AI is driving rapid container adoption, while shadow IT and organisational silos create AI risks.
3 Mar

CyberGame Kenya's 2nd edition launched

CyberGame Kenya is a tournament for students, professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts.

Fast-tracking AI foundations: Synthesis, Google Cloud overcome enterprise hurdles

The Synthesis data and analytics practice uses Google Cloud to build enterprise-grade data platforms that break down data silos and address security concerns, says Louis-Philip Shahim, Google Cloud practice lead at Synthesis.
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25 Feb

Kenya actualises cyber security MoU with Romania

The East African country is collaborating with Safetech Innovations, a Romanian cyber security firm, to safeguard digital infrastructure.

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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