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The 7 most common domain name scams to look out for

The 7 most common domain name scams to look out for

A domain name scam is a form of cybercrime designed to deceive domain owners into paying for fake services, revealing sensitive information, or unknowingly handing over control of their domain. Criminals use these scams to impersonate reputable companies, set up fake domain services, or create convincing copycat websites to steal customer data. Any business can…

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Africa: The Resurgence of Coups in Africa

Africa: The Resurgence of Coups in Africa

In recent years, Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of coups, with military takeovers disrupting governance and reversing democratic progress across the continent. From Mali in 2020 to Guinea-Bissau in November 2025, and most recently Madagascar in October 2025, these events reflect deep-seated challenges that demand urgent attention from African leaders, regional organizations, and the…

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Takealot tests instant delivery with Mr D in major cities

Takealot tests instant delivery with Mr D in major cities

The Takealot app’s new option will indicate items available for immediate delivery through TakealotNOW. Takealot has begun piloting a new feature that lets shoppers order certain items for near-instant delivery directly through the Takealot app, using Mr D as the fulfilment partner. Customers browsing selected products will now see a “Get it Now” option indicating…

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Africa: The Resurgence of Coups in Africa

Africa: Advisory Opinion No. 001/2025 – Extension of Time for Filing Amicus Curiae Requests and Observations Until 30th of March 2026

The Court has extended the time for filing requests to join as amicus curiae as well as for filing observations/submissions in Request for Advisory Opinion No. 001/2025 by Pan African Lawyers Union to 30 March 2026. Further information can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510 For further inquiries: Acting Registrar, Ms Grace…

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India revokes order for smartphone makers to install government security app amid uproar over privacy

India revokes order for smartphone makers to install government security app amid uproar over privacy

New Delhi — India’s government revoked an order on Wednesday that had directed smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung to install a state-developed and owned security app on all new devices. The move came after two days of criticism from opposition politicians and privacy organizations that the “Sanchar Saathi” app was an effort to snoop…

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BIN scans, DDoS and the next cybercrime wave hitting South Africa’s banks

BIN scans, DDoS and the next cybercrime wave hitting South Africa’s banks

As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds. Two particularly concerning modes of attack have emerged: bank identity number (BIN) scan attacks and distributed denial of service (DDoS) assaults orchestrated to hide targeted attacks. BIN scan attacks represent a strategy…

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