African lawmakers accelerate tech policy for digital economy
According to the Pan-African Parliament and the GSMA, policy alignment is urgently required to maximise impact and drive inclusive growth.
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Liquid, DropByDrop to plug Kenya’s water losses
The collaboration would bring modern technology and data-driven solutions to Kenya's water sector, supporting providers in digitising their infrastructure and developing smart water ecosystems.
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Backup has evolved, but has your strategy?
According to Obsidian Systems, a provider of open-source solutions and the global SaaS backup firm, HYCU, the age of considering backups as a checkbox exercise is over.
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Ethio Telecom accelerates automation for businesses
The telco is working with its partners to provide digital solutions to over 10,000 merchants, with the goal of improving operational efficiency.
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Ghana urges Africa boost cyber security investments
A Ghanaian minister made the call, warning that while cyber security does not win elections, its absence may cost lives and undermine national stability, thus it must be prioritised.
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Cyber-aware leadership enhances security posture
Organisations with C-suite support are 32% more effective in their security efforts, says Dirk Kotze from FNB.
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Judy Security seeks to democratise cyber security
The company, which plans to expand into English-speaking Africa, says it provides cost-effective cyber security solutions that do not require expert knowledge.
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Security expert advises firms to take vendor risk more seriously
To reduce third-party exposure, organisations need a solid vetting process before bringing any vendor onboard, says Zakiyya Cassimjee.
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Nigeria debuts Virtual Privacy Academy
The government said the initiative will enable Nigerians to gain practical data protection skills.
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DAT, IDCanopy partner to enhance financial crime defences
The collaboration aims to help financial institutions meet the stringent new regulations introduced by the Central Bank of West African States.
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MTN Group experiences cyber security obstacle
The business maintains there is no evidence that any of its critical facilities, core MTN platforms, or services have been compromised.
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Cyber security isn’t a luxury for SMEs
Frequently viewed as ‘easy targets’ due to substandard defences, African SMEs need to prioritise cyber security, warns security expert.