Kaspersky, Afripol Train 23 African Countries to Hunt Cybercrime

Kaspersky and Afripol Train African Law Enforcement in Threat Hunting Cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated and harder to track across borders, and law enforcement agencies across Africa are working to close the skills gap. In a bid to strengthen investigative capability, Kaspersky and Afripol have rolled out cybersecurity training for police and related officials from … Read more

Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence—SpaceX Fires Back

Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence—Company Calls the Regulator’s Ruling “Misleading” Starlink has pushed back hard after Namibia’s communications regulator rejected its application for a telecommunications licence and radio spectrum access. The company, which is owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, says the regulator’s explanation of its alleged non-compliance is “misleading” and wants Namibians to actively pursue a … Read more

Five SA Women Nabbed at OR Tambo With R5m+ Drugs Hidden on Them

South African authorities have arrested five women at OR Tambo International Airport after discovering drugs worth more than R5 million hidden on their bodies, in a case that highlights the continuing risks posed by organised drug trafficking routes. The arrests were made by the South African Police Service working alongside Airports Company South Africa on … Read more

Solly Malatsi vs Post Office rescue: asset sales paused, why?

Solly Malatsi Rejects Post Office Rescue Claims on Asset Sales Communications minister Solly Malatsi has firmly pushed back against allegations that his stance toward the South African Post Office’s business rescue has obstructed efforts to save the struggling state-owned company. The dispute, aired through comments linked to forthcoming coverage on the TechCentral Show, centres on … Read more

Jury Rules Instagram, YouTube Addictive Design

A Los Angeles jury handed down a landmark verdict—rinding the question of whether social media platforms exploit addictive design. The case centered on a plaintiff known as KGM, who contends that the apps harmed her mental health from a young age. The panel awarded compensatory damages of US$3 million, with liability split 70% to Meta … Read more

SA Post Office on brink of liquidation amid bailout push

The South African Post Office has been operating under business rescue since July 2023, with two practitioners overseeing the process: Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons. They warned Parliament that liquidation would likely remove thousands of livelihoods unless a fresh bailout arrives. The figure at the heart of the debate is around R3.8-billion, a sum they … Read more