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Deepfake threats soar 1200% as AI scams sweep South Africa
South Africa is witnessing a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) scams and deepfake manipulation, with instances reported to…
Amazon fined $2.5 billion for tricking Prime users into subscription traps
American multinational technology company Amazon has been fined $2.5 billion by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for antitrust…
Meta launches teen accounts on Facebook to deepen child protection
Meta has launched special Teen Accounts for users of Facebook and Messenger worldwide. The feature, which was initially…
Mydappr Expands Mission With AI-Driven Platforms for Africa and Emerging Markets
After years of building and refining, Mydappr steps forward with a renewed mission – to deliver products, services,…
DStv Kenya suffers 80% subscriber drop in 1 year, loses almost 1 million active accounts
One of MultiChoice‘s services, DStv, has recorded an 80% drop in subscriber base within a year. The data,…
Spotify to tackle AI music spam and deepfakes with new policy overhaul
In a move to safeguard the integrity of its platform, Spotify has announced a series of new updates…
MTN Nigeria’s Dabengwa Data Centre gets Tier III Certification
MTN Nigeria has attained the Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility (TCCF) for its Dabengwa Data Centre, marking…
Digital lenders in Ghana to have $162k capital base, physical offices in new regulations
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all digital lenders operating in the country to apply for regulatory…
Taiwan reverses chip export restrictions on South Africa after diplomatic push
Taiwan has lifted restraints on the export of semiconductors to South Africa just two days after it had…
Stablecoin issuer, Tether plans $20 billion raise on record $500 billion valuation
Tether Holdings SA, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is seeking a valuation of around $500 billion in a…
