Zimbabwe intensifies fight against rising cybercrimes Authorities in Zimbabwe’s ICT and security sectors are reporting a notable increase in cybercrime, prompting them to implement measures to address the situation. (Source: Image by DC Studio on Magnific) Zimbabwe is witnessing an increase in cybercrimes, resulting in the responsible authorities increasing educationContinue Reading
Kenya has recorded more than three billion cyberattack attempts between March and May 2026, according to the country’s National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4). The report revealed that cybercriminals targeted both government institutions and private businesses, exploiting security weaknesses in computer systems and online platforms. The attacks included phishingContinue Reading
In a landmark ruling, Kenya’s Court of Appeal has struck down key sections of the country’s Cybercrime Act, citing concerns over free expression and press freedom. Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018—which criminalized the publication of “false, misleading or fictitious information” online—were declared unconstitutionalContinue Reading
Gabon has suspended access to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, and other platforms “until further notice,” the country’s media regulator announced. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the spread of false information, cyberbullying, and unauthorized disclosure of personal data as reasons for the move. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmedContinue Reading
Nigeria has emerged as the most targeted country in Africa for cyberattacks, with organisations facing an average of 4,701 attacks per week, according to the latest Global Threat Intelligence report released by Check Point Research. The figure represents a 12 per cent year-on-year increase, rising from 4,622 weekly attacks recordedContinue Reading
Senegal has confirmed a cyberattack on the Directorate of File Automation (DAF), the government agency responsible for managing national identity cards, passports, biometric records and electoral data. The incident forced the temporary suspension of national ID card production and disrupted key identity services used by millions of citizens. In anContinue Reading
