MVNO markets are becoming increasingly competitive as banks, retailers and other brands launch mobile virtual network operators to strengthen customer relationships. While consumer MVNO growth faces rising competition, new opportunities are emerging through enterprise connectivity and IoT solutions, where large-scale device connectivity could define the next phase of telecom innovation.
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Technology insights exploring AI, digital transformation, telecommunications, cybersecurity and emerging innovations across Africa.
AI is changing the role of the enterprise resource platform
Legacy ERP systems are becoming a major obstacle to AI adoption and business growth. Courtney Hounsell of Braintree explains why cloud migration alone is not enough, arguing that true ERP modernisation requires new architecture, real-time data integration and cloud-native capabilities. The article explores how modern ERP platforms enable AI-driven automation, predictive analytics and operational efficiency, while legacy infrastructure limits ROI, increases costs and prevents organisations from realising AI’s full business value.
Africa Becomes Global iGaming Fraud Hotspot as AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges, Sumsub Report Finds
Africa has recorded the world’s highest iGaming fraud rate, according to Sumsub’s 2026 iGaming Fraud Report. The study reveals that AI-powered identity fraud, stolen credentials and suspicious transactions are rising rapidly across the continent, with operators facing growing pressure to strengthen KYC, AML and fraud prevention systems as Africa’s online gaming market expands.
There is No Digital Transformation Without Cloud Adoption
Discover why cloud adoption is essential to digital transformation, enabling agility, innovation, and scalability across modern enterprises, according to Absa’s Olof Neser.
Driven by AI, customers now rival criminals for ecommerce fraud, say merchants
Global ecommerce fraud is entering a new phase as AI accelerates both criminal activity and customer-driven abuse, according to Ravelin’s Global Fraud Trends 2026 report. Merchants now report rising losses—averaging $11.4m annually—as fraud increasingly blurs the line between external attackers and first-party customers. With 64% experiencing AI-enabled fraud and one in three lacking AI defenses, businesses are struggling to keep pace with automated attacks such as card testing, refund abuse, and account takeover. The study highlights a widening “AI gap” in fraud prevention, where merchants lag behind increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered fraud tactics impacting revenue, reputation, and customer trust.
Why Your VA Keeps Failing You
Many founders believe a failed virtual assistant hire means delegation does not work. In this article, Daniella Bown explains why the real issue is often hiring the wrong type of support. As African businesses scale, founders need strategic executive assistance that can manage complexity, reduce bottlenecks, and create the operational capacity needed for sustainable growth.
Sumsub Launches Adaptive Deepfake Detection for Real-Time Fraud Prevention
Sumsub has launched its Adaptive Deepfake Detector, a real-time AI fraud prevention system that uses continuous online learning to identify emerging deepfake attacks instantly. The solution improves identity verification accuracy across fintech, crypto, and other high-risk digital sectors by combining multi-layered fraud signals and adaptive machine learning.
Kaspersky Report Reveals 57% SOC Detection Blind Spot Leaving Enterprises Exposed to Cyber Threats
A new Kaspersky Security Services report reveals that enterprise Security Operations Centers (SOCs) may be overlooking major cybersecurity risks despite tracking traditional performance metrics such as response and detection times. The study found that active detection logic covers only 43% of collected security data on average, leaving 57% of telemetry outside real-time monitoring. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, organizations are increasingly turning to SOC consulting services to identify detection gaps, improve threat visibility, and strengthen security operations.
The Cosmic Ascent of a Continent: Why Uganda and Africa Must Ascend as Sovereign Titans in Space Science and Astronomy!
In “The Cosmic Ascent of a Continent,” Eng. Asiimwe Jonard argues that Uganda and Africa must become active global players in space science, astronomy, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology. The article explores Africa’s historic relationship with astronomy, the rapid growth of the global space economy, and the strategic importance of satellite systems, AI, aerospace engineering, and scientific sovereignty. Highlighting Uganda’s equatorial advantage and Africa’s vast scientific potential, the piece calls for sustained investment in STEM education, space infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and continental cooperation to position Africa as a leading force in the future of space exploration and technological development.
Significant Adjustment On The Horizon Needed For Tertiary Education
A groundbreaking new study by MANCOSA warns that universities worldwide must urgently transform teaching methods, curriculum design, and student engagement strategies to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving digital era. Published in Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education, the research highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated permanent shifts toward AI-driven learning, immersive virtual classrooms, gamification, and hybrid education models. The study predicts that Generation Alpha students entering higher education by 2029 will demand personalised, technology-enabled, and collaborative learning experiences that traditional institutions are currently unprepared to deliver. Researchers argue that universities must embrace digital transformation, flexible learning environments, and academic upskilling to avoid becoming obsolete in the future of higher education.