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Mobile consumers warned to only transact with WASPA members

On 20 February 2018, South Africa’s Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) warned mobile consumers about engaging in mobile-based communications with companies that are not members of the organisation. According to the association, this could result in unforeseen consequences for cellular...

What if your fibre can stop your alarm system from working?

The nationwide rollout of fibre in South African homes is apparent around almost every residential corner. However, along with the major advantage of added connectivity comes an unknown impact on the operations of home alarm systems, placing residents at...

NCC warns Nigerians that “fake phones can cause cancer”

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians that using fake and substandard cell phones could cause cancer. The statement was made on Thursday the 31st of August 2017 by Mr. Kunle Olorundare, an official of the commission, who...

Nigeria- NCC Threatens Telcos To Scrap Pre-Registered Sims or Face Punishment

According to reports by the Nigerian Communications Week, the Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) has demanded that all mobile telecommunications firms block the use of pre-registered sim cards. The use of these sim cards are believed to be what criminals use to perpetuate...

Warning: SA Cybercrime Bill Will Endanger your Freedom!

South Africans have just a few more days to air their views on the 2017 version of the Cybercrimes Bill. The Bill was designed to eradicate various cyber offences such as cyberbullying and hacking. The problem however, is that...

Nigerians warned against digital currencies like Bitcoin

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a warning to all Nigerians about the danger of investing their money into cryptocurrencies (digital currencies) such as Bitcoin according to a report in BuzzNigeria. In a statement released by the...

Malware attack poses as Gaddafi’s death photos

IT security and data protection company Sophos is warning of a malicious email attack, one of the first to capitalise on the death of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The scam poses as pictures of Gaddafi's body, tricking users into believing...
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Landmark Deal to Boost Digital Payments in East Africa

Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have signed a milestone 10-year deal to provide bespoke digital payment solutions in...
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