South Africa is witnessing an increase in artificial intelligence (AI)-based fraud schemes, and the threat is set to continue. South Africa is witnessing an increase in artificial intelligence (AI)-based fraud schemes, and the threat is set to continue. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), in its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, revealed that…
According to data from Kaspersky, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks detected in the first half of 2025. According to data from Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks detected in the first half of 2025. The region recorded more than a double…
Automation has moved far beyond being a buzzword. For manufacturers across East Africa, it has become a business-critical tool for improving efficiency, reducing operational costs, and staying competitive in a fast-changing global economy. But the way we adopt and deploy automation here, in our own industrial context, requires a deeper understanding of both the opportunities…
Mastercard and Circle are deepening their partnership to enable USDC and EURC settlement for acquirers in the EEMEA region As stablecoins continue to solve real-world challenges and improve efficiencies across a range of use-cases, Mastercard and Circle are deepening their partnership to enable USDC and EURC settlement for acquirers in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region….
HFC Limited, the banking subsidiary of HF Group Plc, has appointed Anita Chege as its new Director of Innovation & Digital Transformation, in a move that signals renewed focus on accelerating the lender’s digital strategy. Chege transitions into the role after serving as General Manager of Innovation at HF Group, where she spearheaded transformative projects…
Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya. Tailored for both fully electric and hybrid vehicles, the product positions Britam as a key player in accelerating Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy. According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure’s Draft National e-Mobility Policy, the government aims for EVs to…
Google has announced the launch of AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Google has announced the launch of AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses, multimodal inputs, and deeper ways to explore…
IBM, Meta, and MTN are some of the leading tech brands poised to help drive Nigeria’s $1 trillion 2030 vision at West Africa’s largest tech, AI and start-up show. Held under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, GITEX NIGERIA premieres across Abuja and Lagos from 1-4 September 2025. Supported by the…
Former Schneider Electric Country Manager for East Africa, Carol Koech, has joined The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) as its new Vice President for Africa, effective 1st August. In this role, Koech will expand the Alliance’s presence in Africa, strengthening its reach in blended finance mechanisms to make GEAPP a clean energy…
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