Five African countries ‘backtrack’ on UN Internet pledge

A recent report by cybersecurity company, Surfshark indicates that South Africa had the fifth highest cybercrime victim density in the world in 2022.

A new report examines partial and total shutdowns across the world and highlights the impact of every major internet blackout or shutdown.

Report shows Sudan experienced the most shutdowns, followed by Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, and Somalia.

12-year-old listed company competes on several fronts in Africa, and its leadership is confident of market success based on the coverage and capacity of its peered network.

Research released by Surfshark, based on annual digital wellbeing index (DQL 2022).

Research by Surfshark and Netblocks raises stat that eight out of ten Africans have been impacted by internet and social media censorship.

Industry watchdogs confirm restricted internet during recent political rally held by government’s main opposition.

This year, Africa became the most censorship-intensive continent across the globe, responsible for nearly 53% of the cases in 2021, says Surfshark.

Research from Surfshark highlights differences between continent and high income countries abroad.

Mobile internet connectivity down since Saturday.

Internet service disruption occurred after senior government officials had been detained in an apparent military coup attempt.