The Communications Risk Information Centre released its inaugural Sector Report examining telecommunications security across South Africa. Ransomware attacks affected eighty percent of organizations last year compared to fifty percent previously. Criminal groups target both digital systems and physical infrastructure through fiber cable theft and cellular tower damage. SIM box fraud allows international calls to bypass proper routing systems while generating illegal profits. These combined threats create widespread financial losses for telecommunications companies.
CEO Thokozani Mvelase advocates for industry-wide cooperation between telecommunications providers, internet service companies, broadcasters, and regulatory bodies. Current...
stc Bahrain formed an alliance with Singapore Gulf Bank Bahrain to supply cutting-edge technology infrastructure and digital services. The telecommunications company will enhance the financial institution's operational capabilities and customer service quality through this collaboration. This agreement advances Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 by promoting innovation and strengthening the financial sector.
stc Business will deliver tailored technology solutions that modernize banking operations and improve system efficiency. The bank seeks better service delivery and stronger operational stability through these technological upgrades. Chief Business Officer Hesham Mustafa emphasized the company's dedication to supporting businesses in...
Flend completed a three-million-dollar seed funding round combining equity and debt financing. Egypt Ventures spearheaded the equity portion while Camel Ventures, Sukna Ventures, Plus VC, Banque Misr, El Sewedy, and Baalbaki family offices participated. MSMEDA and local banking partners provided the debt component. The Financial Regulatory Authority licensed Flend as a Digital Non-Banking Financial Institution. The platform operates entirely through digital processes for small and medium enterprise lending.
The company maintains partnerships with over twenty embedded platforms serving supply chains across agriculture, healthcare, e-commerce, manufacturing, retail, and export sectors. Flend targets Egypt's fifty billion dollar SME...
Ethio Telecom completed its Smart Court digital transformation project at the Amhara Regional Supreme Court and received recognition at a launch ceremony in Dar es Salaam. The telecommunications company implemented judicial technology systems that securely connect state courts to prevent administrative misconduct and improve citizen access to legal services. Enhanced transparency and faster case processing represent key benefits of the modernization effort for Ethiopia's judicial framework. The technology initiative originated from a January 2017 agreement between Ethio Telecom and Amhara State Supreme Court leadership, with company officials expressing gratitude to court administrators and technical staff. Plans call for expanding...
Ooredoo partners with Bawwaba to establish the Sultanate's first telecommunications-supported business-to-business digital marketplace. Small and medium enterprises alongside corporations can connect and pursue commercial expansion through this platform. The collaboration provides regional and international market access for Omani businesses seeking growth opportunities. Assad Al Saadi from Ooredoo emphasizes the company's evolution beyond traditional telecommunications into digital business solutions. This partnership combines Ooredoo's market presence with Bawwaba's technological infrastructure.
The initiative supports Oman's economic diversification while advancing digital transformation across sectors. Companies access promotional...
SanuPay collaborates with OpenWay to launch Ethiopia's inaugural domestic credit card program through digital payment technology. The East African card technology company will deploy OpenWay's Way4 software platform across the nation's financial infrastructure. SantimPay joins this partnership as a licensed payment system operator focused on creating cashless economies. Oromia Bank will distribute the first domestic credit cards alongside co-branded loyalty programs with Sheba Miles. The initiative represents Ethiopia's transition toward formalized digital financial systems.
The partnership plans card distribution of four million debit and prepaid products plus five thousand Visa and Mastercard credit options. SanuPay will manage ten...
Kingston Technology warns government agencies about rising cyber threats targeting public infrastructure across the Gulf region. The memory products company advocates for stronger hardware-based data protection after recent attacks on state systems. UAE reports show ransomware incidents jumped 32 percent while Saudi Arabia experienced a 35 percent spike in cyberattacks against financial and energy sectors.
The technology firm promotes FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified encrypted storage devices as superior alternatives to software-based security measures. Kingston markets the IronKey D500S, which meets both FIPS standards and TAA compliance requirements for defense applications. Antoine Harb from Kingston Middle East emphasizes that data...
The Food and Agriculture Organization worked with Rwanda's Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources to host a Digital Village twinning event through the FDiVi project. Over 130 people attended from farmer groups, businesses, and government departments. Forty-eight farming cooperatives shared their experiences with digital tools during peer learning sessions. Leaders from Musanze, Nyanza, Ngororero, and Nyagatare districts discussed expanding digital agriculture programs. These officials promised to add the project to their regional development plans.
Acting FAO Representative Nomathemba Mhlanga praised digital ambassadors who help farmers learn new technologies. She emphasized that local authorities must connect government policies...
Six pathologists reached unanimous agreement that manual strangulation caused the death of Toto Touch Kenya CEO Susan Njoki. Government pathologist Dr J.N. Ndung'u announced the postmortem results at Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Tuesday evening. The examination revealed clear neck compression marks consistent with manual strangulation that deprived her body of oxygen. Njoki died July 15 at a city hospital, one day after her admission under mysterious circumstances. Medical experts representing the family, hospital, government, and police all confirmed these findings.
The pathologists discovered food remains in Njoki's stomach, indicating death occurred approximately four hours after her final meal. Additional medical conditions...
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