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  • From perception to protection: What Africa’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) don’t know about employees could cost them
  • The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) launches the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 in partnership with Absa
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  • EdfaPay Cements Position as MENA Fintech Leaderwith Unprecedented Triple PCI Security Certification
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From perception to protection: What Africa’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) don’t know about employees could cost them

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The KnowBe4 Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025 reveals mismatches between leadership beliefs and employee reality JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) launches the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 in partnership with Absa

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Unlocking new growth pathways for Africa’s FinTech founders ACCRA, Ghana, August 4, 2025/ — The  Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology…

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MTN Group and Agility Arabia collaborated on an Agile procurement overhaul, introducing Lean Agile Procurement across 16 African markets. This shift from waterfall to Agile delivery cut RFP cycle times by 55% and doubled stakeholder satisfaction, driven by widespread organisational adoption and targeted coaching.

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Sri Lanka to Introduce Mobile Number Portability Service in 2026

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Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator, TRCSL, will introduce number portability in 2026, allowing mobile users to retain their numbers when switching providers. A dedicated company has been formed and licensed to manage the system, and regulatory approvals are in place. The service will begin after technical upgrades and final preparations.

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications launched phase three of AdopTech, supporting 15 AI and emerging tech projects to drive innovation, public-private partnerships, and technology adoption in industrial and logistics sectors.

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