When we talk about the cybersecurity challenges of 5G, it’s not just about the networks themselves—it’s about the explosion of connected devices that come with them. With the increased criticality of service continuity and the reliance on it, to network slicing,
Category: IT Security
Literacy and the Digital Divide: Digital Platforms Fight Knowledge Inequality
Perhaps the greatest empowerment tools for overcoming inequality and freeing the world’s marginalised people from poverty are literacy and knowledge. Knowledge improves lives.
The Conviction Of Simon Ekpa: A Historic Lesson Against Fraud, Violence, and Misguided Preachings
The conviction of Simon Ekpa today by a District Court in Finland does not come to me as a surprise. I have long understood the weight of his infractions, the inherent weakness of his defence, and the inevitable collapse of the fraudulent empire he built on lies, violence, and exploitation.
Digital Gossip: When WhatsApp Groups Become Serious Cyber-risk Zones
Johannesburg, South Africa// — Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity.
CISLAC Commends EFCC For Landmark Arrest Of Foreign Cybercrime Syndicate
Nigeria//-The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its recent landmark operation that led to the arrest of 792 suspects, most of whom are foreign nationals, allegedly involved in a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment and romance scam network.
Cybercrime Crackdown: CSA & CID Storm Adom City, 39 Suspects Arrested
Accra, Ghana//-A joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has resulted in the arrest of 39 individuals at Adom City Estate, Tema Community 25, Greater Accra, in what officials describe as a significant crackdown on cybercrime networks.
Directors: Restrictive AI Regulation Hampering Competitiveness
Research1 covering some of the world’s largest firms reveals 92% of board directors believe stringent legislation around AI and robotics is preventing their companies from capitalising on the technologies’ full potential. This is according to a new study commissioned by Robocap, a leading investor in robotics, automation, and AI.
Water Scarcity Emerges As Next Big Challenge for Data Centres in Europe
With a substantial increase in wildfires in Europe this year, amid record droughts and extreme heat, the availability of water for data centre cooling is emerging as a critical challenge for the region.
Nigeria: Paradigm Initiative Convenes Training For Prosecutors On AI Technologies
Abuja, Nigeria//-Paradigm Initiative is organising a capacity-building workshop to empower government prosecutors to prosecute cases committed through or facilitated by digital technologies, specifically examining new Artificial Intelligence (AI) trends in alignment with constitutional provisions and international human rights standards.
New KnowBe4 Report Finds Key African Industries May Be Dangerously Overestimating Cyber Defences
CAPE TOWN, South Africa// — KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its new report “Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025”.










