Africa: All of Africa Today – June 18, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – June 18, 2026

Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Target Government Critics The latest edition of the major investigative series Mozambique Exposed accuses the Mozambican police of executing a systematic campaign of high-tech surveillance, abductions, and targeted killings against journalists, opposition figures, and government critics. Political repression has intensified over the past 18 months following highly…

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Local SMEs enter digital maturity phase

Local SMEs enter digital maturity phase

SMEs increasingly adopt AI, cloud systems and analytics tools to improve efficiency, reach customers and manage operations. (Image source: 123RF) South Africa’s small business sector is entering a more advanced phase of digital adoption, with SMEs increasingly moving beyond basic digitisation and focusing on the financial systems and innovations required to scale sustainably. The newly-released…

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Africa: How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?

Africa: How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?

The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees risks reproducing cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi’s 2027 elections. Since December 2025, tens of thousands of Burundian refugees in Tanzania have returned to Burundi, mainly from Nduta camp, which closed in April. Most had fled Burundi after former president Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term triggered…

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Another windfall for Datatec shareholders

Another windfall for Datatec shareholders

Datatec CEO Jens Montanana Datatec is bringing in General Atlantic – a major global growth equity firm – as a minority investor and lender in Westcon-Comstor, its networking and cybersecurity distribution arm. The deal values Westcon at US$950-million (roughly R15.5-billion) and generates about $434-million (R7.1-billion) in cash for Datatec, which it intends to pay out…

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