KnowBe4 to lead roundtable discussion on AI-driven phishing landscape. (Image source: 123RF) Cyber security firm KnowBe4 will lead a roundtable discussion at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg, focused on AI-driven phishing attacks and how the local phishing landscape has evolved. The company says SA’s phishing landscape is no longer defined by obvious spelling errors or…
The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities’ commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was scheduled to be held in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, from May 5 to 8, 2026. In an April 29 statement, the…
The Honorable Professor Amine Laghidi, an eminent international expert and presiding head of several global organizations, has been bestowed with the Special Award at the Trieste Summit. He notably distinguishes himself as the first Moroccan, African, and Arab laureate of this prestigious accolade. Furthermore, Professor Laghidi has been appointed to the Summit’s Board of Advisors,…
Africa’s health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and widening inequalities in accessing nutritious food. These challenges are deeply interconnected, yet often addressed in isolation, highlighting the need for more integrated, prevention-focused approaches to health. As leaders gather in Nairobi,…
Tahir Latif, chief trust officer for EMEA at Securiti AI (a Veeam company), and Johan Steyn, founder of AIforBusiness.net. Business leaders must shift from a “forgiveness over permission” mindset to an “ethics-by-design” approach to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence in Africa. This was the core message from the ITWeb AI Summit 2026, where…
Global leaders, investors set to convene for Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 to mobilise capital for sustainable development as registration opens. The summit will bring together policymakers and investors to unlock Africa’s next growth frontier. The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) returns in 2026 convening global leaders, investors, policymakers, philanthropists, private sector leaders and innovators…
The Brilliant Crowd team on stage at Acumatica Summit Africa 2026. Brilliant Cloud has been named Acumatica’s Partner of the Year 2026 for Africa, and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Champion of the Year 2026 at the Acumatica Summit Africa in Sandton. Rahana Vally, Director at Brilliant Cloud, says winning the CSAT Champion of the Year award…
Monrovia — Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County is in India on a high-level visit aimed at attracting private investment to Liberia, as momentum builds toward the India-Africa Forum Summit 2026. Konneh, a former Finance Minister and ex-staff of the World Bank, is visiting key Indian cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, at the…
Nairobi — Kenya and France have signed key hosting instruments for the upcoming Africa Forward Summit, paving the way for a high-level meeting expected to shape the continent’s position ahead of the G7 Summit in June. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said he signed the agreement Tuesday with Arnaud Suquet, committing both countries to…
A widening boycott by African petroleum ministers is casting a shadow over the 2026 Africa Energies Summit in London, raising fresh doubts about the event’s standing and intensifying criticism over representation, local content and fairness within Africa’s oil and gas industry. The decision by more ministers to stay away marks a sharp turn in the…
