insert_link World 45,000 Police officer’s deployed for Paris Olympics 45,000 police officers are part of what is a huge security presence in Paris ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday/July 26. 10,000 soldiers have also been deployed on the streets of the French capital with millions of visitors expected to come for the Games. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that the city has repeatedly suffered deadly extremist attacks and international tensions are high because of the […] today25 July, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology Cybersecurity expert warns of common cybercriminal tactics Cybercriminals employ various tactics to target individuals, often using common techniques. Cornelia Shipindo, the Cyber Security Manager at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, says there is an importance in understanding these methods to protect yourself and your organisation. today17 July, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Common ways people become cyber threat targets By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) In today's digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these threats, whether through negligence, lack of knowledge, or simply by oversight. Cybercriminals utilise a variety of tactics […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link Local YANGO, takes part in West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) to promote dynamic development of the digital sector in Senegal and West Africa International ride-hailing service Yango, part of the global tech company Yango Group, actively participated in the West African Internet Governance Forum, which took place from July 10th to 12th, 2024 in Dakar Senegal. This event, under the theme “Disruptive Technologies: How Far Thus Far,” was a key regional platform for dialogue on Internet Governance, supported by the United Nations, the ECOWAS Commission convened and hosted by the Senegalese Government under […] today16 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria suspends cybersecurity law Nigeria has suspended a planned levy on electronic transfers to fund cybersecurity. The Central Bank of Nigeria had in a circular last week directed all banks and mobile money operators to charge 0.5% of the value of electronic transfers as a cybersecurity levy. Ajeck Mangut reports. today15 May, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology Is AI a Blessing or a Curse? Ronald Sangunji Weighs In By Dilia Mazula As the tech industry progresses, it triggers questions and debates regarding the potential risks, particularly concerning AI. Fears mount over the potential harm that could arise if AI falls into the wrong hands and is wielded for malicious purposes. Numerous online reports have investigated AI's capacity to manipulate and potentially deceive humans, with Deepfakes emerging as a concerning trend. Governments are increasingly apprehensive about […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing By Franziska Sucker, University of the Witwatersrand In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africa’s digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement, designed to create a single continental market for free movement of goods, services, capital and people. Franziska Sucker explains the protocol, why it matters and what still […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology Should governments ban TikTok? Can they? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it Is a wildly popular social media app a threat to U.S. citizens? AP Photo/Michael Dwyer By Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University The U.S. House of Representatives voted 352-65 on March 13, 2024, to require TikTok’s parent company, China-based ByteDance, to sell the app or face a nationwide ban on TikTok. President Joe Biden said on March 8 that he would sign the legislation if it reached his […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces NIST-CSF 2.0 – A Namibian Pipedream or Reality? Opinion Piece, by Tyrone Nashandi The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant changes to its popular Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF). That will leave organizations mulling over how this affects their cybersecurity programs. More specifically, my favorite - the new "Govern" function. As a result, organizations having tirelessly identified gaps, may have to reanalyze their existing assessments and remediation activities to dissect the impact of the framework […] today11 March, 2024
