Zambia Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

Zambia has officially launched a comprehensive digital services and cybersecurity awareness campaign in the North-Western Province.  Zambia’s SMART Zambia Institute, operating through its North-Western Provincial ICT Unit has officially launched a regional awareness campaign focused on digital public services and computer cybersecurity in Mushindamo District. The initiative is designed to educate both public service workers […]

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Egypt’s Nclude Unlocks $112 Million for African Fintech and AI

Nclude, Egypt’s premier fintech-focused venture capital platform, has successfully unlocked $112 million in capital to back high-growth fintech and artificial intelligence (AI) startups across the African continent. Egypt-founded venture capital fund Nclude has successfully closed its final fundraising round at more than $112 million, marking a major milestone for the technology and startup ecosystem across […]

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CrediMax and Mastercard Bring Agentic Commerce to Bahrain

CrediMax has partnered with Mastercard to introduce advanced, AI-powered “Agentic Commerce” to Bahrain.  CrediMax, one of Bahrain’s premier providers of electronic payment solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to introduce and scale “agentic commerce” for merchants across the Kingdom. The collaboration makes CrediMax one of the first institutions in Bahrain to deploy Mastercard’s […]

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Smart Africa and e-Crime Bureau sign a three-year deal to boost cybersecurity skills, policy, and digital safety across Africa.

Smart Africa and E-Crime Bureau Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Africa

Smart Africa and e-Crime Bureau signed a 3 year agreement to boost cybersecurity skills, policy, and digital safety across Africa. Smart Africa has officially signed a strategic three-year memorandum of understanding with the leading digital security outfit, e-Crime Bureau, to strengthen cybersecurity across the African continent. The historic digital safety agreement was publicly announced on […]

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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao warns that traditional banks face severe artificial intelligence cyberattack risks following a major security breach.

Binance Co-Founder Warns Traditional Banks Face Higher AI Cyberattack Risks

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao warned that traditional banks face severe artificial intelligence cyberattack risks following a major security breach. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of the global cryptocurrency platform Binance, has issued a strong public warning stating that traditional banks and legacy financial institutions face severe cyberattack risks driven by advanced AI tools. The important security insight […]

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Ethio telecom and Ericsson Celebrate 132-Year Partnership

Ethio telecom and Ericsson have celebrated a remarkable 132 years of historic technological partnership marking over a century of continuous collaboration in telecommunications development. Ethio telecom and Swedish technology giant Ericsson have marked an incredible 132 years of continuous business and technological ties, highlighting one of the oldest corporate partnerships supporting Africa’s telecommunications development. The […]

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Heirs Technologies releases its 2026 cybersecurity report, revealing that 82 percent of Sub-Saharan respondents encountered digital fraud.

Heirs Technologies Releases 2026 Cybersecurity Report Highlighting Rising Digital Fraud and Threats to Africa’s Digital Economy

Heirs Technologies released its 2026 cybersecurity report, revealing that 82 percent of people in Sub-Saharan Africa encountered digital fraud. Heirs Technologies has officially released its comprehensive 2026 cybersecurity report, highlighting rapid new threats facing businesses and individuals across Africa. The crucial industry safety publication was publicly launched on November 2, 2026, putting a much-needed spotlight […]

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Blocked ride-hailing drivers are hiring accounts to keep working as unions urge Bolt to review performance rating policies.

Blocked Ride-Hailing Drivers Resort to Hiring Accounts as Unions Urge Bolt to Review Performance Rating Systems

Blocked ride-hailing drivers are hiring accounts to keep working as driver unions urge Bolt to review strict performance rating policies. Faced with sudden account bans, many blocked commercial drivers on popular ride-hailing platform Bolt have begun renting or hiring third-party profiles to continue earning a daily living. The growing underground practice and worker appeals came […]

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Visa Signs Two-Year Digital Transformation Partnership with Senegal

Visa has signed a strategic two-year digital transformation partnership with the government of Senegal. Global digital payments leader Visa has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Senegal’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs. The strategic partnership is designed to accelerate the modernization of public services, expand secure digital payment networks and support Senegal’s […]

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