Security

African firms urged to bring cyber to the boardroom

Security expert explains why it’s vital for African organisations to elevate the CISO’s visibility and the level of cyber discussions to top decision-makers.
Samuel Mungadze
1:40
25 Mar

71% of Kenyan consumers face digital fraud

Latest Visa study says 71% of Kenyan consumers have experienced digital fraud, the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa
1:10

Cameroon extends Yango’s e-hailing licence

The mobility platform now intended to expand to the country's third largest city in the first quarter of the year.
1:30
Feb 20, 2025

Uganda’s 24/7 security firm introduces new solutions

24/7 Training and Security Uganda, a security solutions provider, has announced the extension of its product portfolio in the East African country.
1:50
Feb 18, 2025

Meta announces new subsea cable, Project Waterworth

Project Waterworth is expected to provide connectivity to the US, India, Brazil, South Africa, and other critical locations.
3:00

Cassava Technologies reveals new team to speed up growth

The company says the leaders bring expertise, enhancing its capabilities in providing broadband connectivity, data centre, cloud, cyber security, AI and payments.
2:20
Feb 7, 2025

Tano Digital wins top SAP cloud award

The SAP Africa Partner Awards 2025 honoured excellence in six categories, with a particular emphasis on cloud-related capabilities, implementations, and innovations.
2:20
Nov 27, 2024

Flaws in Cameroon’s data protection bill spark concerns

The bill has come under fire as digital rights groups and advocates want certain shortcomings to be addressed.
1:00
Nov 20, 2024

ITU, Zambia form cyber security alliance

Zambia said the partnership comes as increasing cyber-crime threatens the country's security, economy, and population.
1:00
Nov 8, 2024

Zimbabwe introduces data protection licences

Churches and WhatsApp group administrators also need to get licences and appoint data protection officers.
2:10
Nov 7, 2024

Nigeria's tech sector evaluates ways to expand connectivity

The Nigerian Peering and Interconnection Forum met to discuss solutions to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural communities.
2:50
Nov 6, 2024

Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria popular targets of DDoS attacks

Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Benin, Senegal, Mali, and Cameroon had the highest number of cyber-attacks, according to NETSCOUT.