Africa Tech Festival 2025 Concludes With a Call for Policy Harmonisation and Collaboration to Secure Africa’s Digital Future
The closing day of the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival 2025 delivered a clear message: Africa is on a technology …
Category: Security
MTN and Microsoft Expand Access to AI-powered Tools Across Africa
Africa’s leading mobile operator, MTN Group, and global technology giant Microsoft are pleased to announce their plans to democratise access …
Secure Growth: Cyber-Smart Strategies for Zambia’s SMEs
By Mirriam Ngala, Chief Business Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of …
Africa Tech Festival 2025 to Spotlight Cybersecurity and Cloud Resilience in Africa’s Digital Growth
Africa Tech Festival (ATF) (https://AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s leading platform for digital innovation, will kick off next month in Cape Town …
Shadow Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs Managed AI: Kaspersky Reviews the Use of Neural Networks for Work in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) Region
Recent Kaspersky research entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour” has found that 81,7% of professionals surveyed in …
Protecting Your Business in the Digital Age: Lessons from Absa’s Owen Malambo
Owen Malambo, Absa’s Digital and Technology Transformation Director and Techtrends Zambia’s Tech Star of the Year 2022, gave a compelling …
The Mobile Economy 2025: 5G, AI and Connectivity Powering Global Growth
The GSMA’s Mobile Economy 2025 report underscores the transformative role of mobile connectivity as a global economic and social driver. …
Mastercard Unveils AI-Powered Security and Agentic Commerce Tools at RiskX
Mastercard continues to demonstrate leadership in the field of digital security and payment innovations at RiskX by unveiling new AI-driven …
Elections Must Not Have Internet Shutdowns
The internet is a necessary part of democratic processes, especially during elections. It facilitates access to vital information, political discourse, …
Kaspersky: New Iphone Launch Once Again Ignites Scam Campaigns Worldwide
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters …
Kaspersky Warns of a New Credential-stealing Campaign via Facebook
Since late August 2025, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has been observing a new malicious campaign …
Digital Gossip: When WhatsApp Groups Become Serious Cyber-risk Zones
By Anne Dolinschek of KnowBe4 Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The …
The CEO’s Nightmare: The Day the Institution’s APIs are Unravelled
This story is a cautionary tale for every CEO and head of business in Zimbabwe and Zambia, drawn from real …
More Than a Ride: The Hidden Economy Powering Lusaka’s Streets
A taxi system study, conducted by Global South Research, focused on Lusaka’s taxi ecosystem based on surveys conducted with 320 …
Liquid C2 Achieves Sophos Platinum Partner Status, Elevating Cloud and Cyber Managed Services Across Africa
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, is proud to announce that it …
New Entrant Smart Hands Africa Announces Joint Venture With ITArmi to Bridge It Skills Gap Across the Continent
A new IT services company, Smart Hands Africa, has been launched to meet rising demand for skilled IT professionals across …
Zamtel’s Bold Vision: A Five-Year Strategy to Drive Growth and Innovation
Zamtel is setting the stage for an ambitious transformation with its newly unveiled five-year corporate strategy for 2025–2029. As the …
NetScout Leverages AI/ML to Guard Critical IT Infrastructure and Minimise Business Risk
NETSCOUT Systems, Inc a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, has announced updates to its …
Vertiv Celebrates Double Win at Africa Digital Economy Awards in Kenya
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is honoured to have garnered two prestigious …
MTN Advances Online Child Safety Efforts With New Research and Initiatives
The digital age offers remarkable opportunities for children across Africa but also exposes them to significant risks, requiring collective action …