Security

Cameroon hires biometric firm AUGENTIC to issue ID cards

The company will finance, design, develop, install, and operate the identification system in Cameroon for the next 15 years.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
2:20

Africa exhibits ‘moderate’ level of cybersecurity preparedness

According to the research, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, are leading the way in cybersecurity preparation.
1:30

Zimbabwe’s Tano Digital broadens reach into Kenya

The company says the move into Kenya marks a significant step in its mission to expand across Africa.
4:30
24 Apr

Nutanix study finds AI, security, sustainability drive need for IT infrastructure modernisation in healthcare

Hybrid multi-cloud adoption is surging among healthcare organisations as they significantly increase investments in IT modernisation.
1:40

SoftTalk’s new privacy feature hides users’ profiles on chats

SoftTalk has enabled users to turn off and on their profiles from the SoftTalk directory if they prefer to remain anonymous in the course of a public search.
3:10
Apr 19, 2024

Cisco redefines security for data centres, clouds with Hypershield

The company says Cisco Hypershield allows customers to put security wherever they need to - in the cloud, in the data center, on a factory floor, or a hospital imaging room.
2:00
Apr 17, 2024

Cameroon expands eVisa service through infrastructure investment

The facility will ensure the country's sovereignty over the data created by the eVisa system, safeguard consular data, and modernise internal operations.
2:30

African countries feature high on cyber criminals’ target list

The latest Check Point Global Threat Index reveals eight African are in the top 20 of countries most targeted by cyber criminals.
1:30

Equatorial Guinea edges closer to passing cybercrimes law

The legislative panel reviewing the draft law, to govern the use of social media and cyberspace, adopted the articles determining cybercrimes earlier this week.
1:20
Mar 26, 2024

Cameroon seeks €50 million loan to broaden video surveillance

The additional funds will help Cameroon reach its objective of covering the country with 5,000 video surveillance cameras linked to 17 control centres, according to the government.
2:40
Mar 22, 2024

US pushes Kenya to lift Sam Altman's WorldCoin suspension

Kenya's interior minister, Kithure Kindiki, told parliament that the government would not give in to US pressure until WorldCoin safety concerns voiced in August 2023 were resolved.
1:40
Mar 20, 2024

Nigeria’s Hyperspace seeks a share of digital assets security market

Hyperspace Technologies says its solutions combine the capabilities of blockchain and NFC technology to protect digital assets.