New SandStrike spyware targets Android users with booby-trapped VPN app
In the third quarter of 2022, Kaspersky researchers uncovered a previously unknown Android espionage campaign dubbed SandStrike. The actor targets a Persian-speaking religion minority, Baháʼí, via distributing a VPN app that contains highly sophisticated spyware....
Gates Foundation calls for bold and immediate action at COP27
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has echoed African leaders' calls at COP27 for countries to rapidly scale-up finance for climate adaptation, and pledged to invest $1,4-billion to help smallholder farmers address the immediate and long-term impacts of climate...
All-time highs for electronic payments in October
BankservAfrica has set a new record on EFT payments by processing over 100-million EFT credit payments in October. EFT credit payments are lower-value credit payments made by consumers, businesses and government. "The total of 101-million transactions - six million...
Record amount of crypto stolen in October
The rate of crypto being hacked and stolen has been rising at an alarming rate and, according to analysis byStockApps.com, more than $1-billion was plundered in October this year - the most in any one month in 2022. "Crypto frauds are becoming more popular day after...
A third of Americans think cryptos are Ponzi schemes
According to BanklessTimes.com, a third of the US population believe digital assets are Ponzi Schemes. Ponzi schemes have been around for a long time and usually involve someone promising high returns on investment, but using money from new investors to pay off old...
Gauteng harnessing technology to fight crime
Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lusufi, has refocused the Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov) mandate by including fighting crime through the use of technology and will host an ICT Research and Development Indaba today (8 November) to unlock innovation of the...
Teraco breaks ground on data centre extension
Teraco has started construction on a new hyperscale data centre facility with 30 megawatts (MW) of critical power load at its Isando Campus. The facility, known as JB5, is scheduled for completion in 2024 and will incorporate the latest environmentally sustainable...
ATU and ICT ministers underscore importance of a digital economy for Africa’s resilient growth
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) held a ministerial forum on Day 0 of AfricaCom 2022, bringing together participants from Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, and Zambia. The session focused on methods to engineer a new sense of hope for Africa’s digital economy...
Cisco advances API-first strategy to empower developers
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are a foundational technology for building and connecting applications. They help developers easily build digital experiences using proven services instead of building them from scratch. This allows businesses to better adapt...
How Web3.0 is shaping the future of sustainability
Sustainable societies assume natural resources are finite and aim to practice environmental protection that promotes balance between humans and nature. By Edward Neilson, CEO of Megatech, Adapting sustainability measures can save money in addition to environmental...
Define a risk management strategy for agility and resilience in uncertain times
The effects of the global pandemic have permeated every facet of our professional and personal lives. How we approach work and how organisations view business fundamentals have irrevocably changed. Wilhelm Greeff, business manager: modern workplace at Decision Inc...
How African online retail will grow to the next level
Digital infrastructure in Africa is gaining traction, and more people can shop online than ever before. According to Charl Fouche, chief operating officer of AfriGIS, the question Africa's online retail customers want answered now is: "How do I get my parcel delivered...