South African operators enhance security with GSMA Open Gateway APIs, combating digital fraud in MWC 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
As part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative, South African operators will now be able to implement world-class Number Verification and SIM Swap – Application Programme Interfaces (APIs) – to coincide with the start of MWC 2024
At its 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, experts from Kaspersky, a global cyber security and digital privacy company, explored the evolution of Africa’s cyber threat landscape with dangers continuing to diversify and become more sophisticated
Datacentrix and HEITSA explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in African higher education with a focus on Zero Trust Framework
Gur Geva, founder of iiDENTIfii, analyses the security of voice biometrics in banking amid increasing impersonation attacks. He highlights AI vulnerabilities, recommends multi-layered authentication, and emphasises the strength of face biometrics in identity verification
In a groundbreaking report by Smile ID, Africas leading identity verification service, a substantial surge in identity fraud across the continent has been unveiled
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Hayo strengthens African presence with offices in Botswana, Liberia, and Malawi to boost digital innovation
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most active region for mobile money, with East and West Africa seeing the highest growth in registered accounts and monthly usage. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WIOCC and TMCEL partner to expand high-capacity connectivity across Mozambique and Southern Africa via subsea, terrestrial routes
Sparkle and Algérie Télécom join forces to boost Algeria’s digital future with new subsea cable to Europe
Paratus expands into Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, boosting East Africa’s digital growth with secure connectivity. (Image source: Paratus)
Teraco expands JB4 in Johannesburg, adding 30MW IT power and setting a new benchmark for Africa’s data centre capacity. (Image source: Teraco)
Groundbreaking ceremony of the Nxtra by Airtel Africa 44MW Data Centre at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya (Image source: Tatu City)
CMC Networks names Mahesh Jaishankar as managing director. (Image source: CMC Networks)
Kaspersky launches External Attack Surface module in DFI, giving security teams visibility, risk scoring, and proactive defenses
Paratus expands into Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, boosting East Africa’s digital growth with secure connectivity. (Image source: Paratus)
Teraco expands JB4 in Johannesburg, adding 30MW IT power and setting a new benchmark for Africa’s data centre capacity. (Image source: Teraco)
Groundbreaking ceremony of the Nxtra by Airtel Africa 44MW Data Centre at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya (Image source: Tatu City)
CMC Networks names Mahesh Jaishankar as managing director. (Image source: CMC Networks)
Kaspersky launches External Attack Surface module in DFI, giving security teams visibility, risk scoring, and proactive defenses
Ethiopia leads Africa with solar telecom towers
MTN and ZTE deploy innovative 5-band RRU breakthrough in SA
iXAfrica partners with RMB to secure multi-tranche funding, enabling 20 MW expansion at its Nairobi data centre campus
Paratus invests N$600 mn (approx. US$32 mn) to launch Namibia’s first private LTE and 5G network, boosting connectivity. (Image source: Paratus)
Opensignal ranks Cell C joint #1 in reliability, video and voice app experience, marking a key milestone in service
Cyberthreats are intensifying across sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria emerging as a key target, according to Kaspersky’s latest 2025 security report. (Image source: Kaspersky)
Carel Coetzee CEO of NEC XON. (Image source: NEC XON)
