Kaspersky has warned that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa is driving a new wave of cyber threats, including deepfake fraud, AI-powered social engineering, spyware, ransomware and “Shadow AI” risks within organisations. Speaking at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, the cybersecurity company highlighted sharp increases in password stealer and spyware attacks in 2025, while urging businesses to strengthen cybersecurity controls, implement AI governance policies and prioritise employee training to safely manage emerging AI-driven risks.
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The leadership gap behind Africa’s implementation challenge
Africa’s new Transformative African Leadership (TAL) programme argues that the continent’s biggest development challenge is not policy creation, but implementation. Backed by leading African universities and governance institutions, TAL focuses on building leadership models rooted in Ubuntu, Agenda 2063 and African institutional realities. The programme aims to equip leaders across government, business and civil society to improve policy execution, regional integration and cross-border collaboration under frameworks such as AfCFTA.
Club Med South Africa Signals New Era for Tourism, Investment and Global Travel Demand
Club Med South Africa is set to transform KwaZulu-Natal’s tourism landscape with a major new Beach & Safari Resort expected to boost international travel demand, create jobs, attract investment and strengthen South Africa’s position as a leading global tourism destination. Backed by strong government and private sector collaboration, the development is already generating significant global interest ahead of its official opening.
Google Hustle Academy Relaunches With UpSkill Universe to Deliver Free AI Skills Training Across Africa
Google and UpSkill Universe have relaunched the Hustle Academy program to provide free AI skills training to individuals and entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. The redesigned 2026 edition expands access beyond business owners, offering practical, hands-on learning through webinars and bootcamps focused on digital commerce, marketing, and growth strategy. The initiative aims to bridge the AI skills gap, enhance digital competitiveness, and support job creation in Africa’s rapidly evolving, AI-driven economy.
South Africa’s Digital Economy Ambitions Face Key Test
South Africa’s digital economy ambitions face a critical test as the nation seeks to transform infrastructure and talent into global competitiveness. Despite advanced digital infrastructure, expanding broadband, and strong ICT investment, South Africa struggles with structural challenges including digital skills gaps, energy reliability, high youth unemployment, and weak R&D outputs. Experts highlight the urgent need for coordinated national strategies, innovation districts, university-industry collaboration, AI literacy programs, and venture capital growth to build a resilient, technology-enabled workforce. Lessons from Singapore, Israel, and Finland show that deliberate ecosystem reforms and inclusive digital access can position South Africa as a leading African digital economy. Key priorities include energy reform, upskilling, innovation commercialization, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development to secure long-term competitiveness.
Why Zambia’s Economic Freedom Depends on Health and Digital Connectivity
Zambia’s economic progress increasingly depends on stronger investment in healthcare and digital infrastructure. Despite rising foreign reserves and expanded Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations, many citizens remain excluded from economic opportunity due to weak health systems and limited digital connectivity. With healthcare spending still below the 15% target set by the Abuja Declaration and growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance, Zambia faces a critical policy choice. Strengthening public health investment while using CDF resources to expand district tech hubs, telemedicine, and digital access for students could help build a healthier, more productive workforce and support long-term economic growth.
CityMenderSATM: The Young South African Building Africa’s First Public Infrastructure Geo Intelligence Platform
CityMenderSA™ is Africa’s first public infrastructure geo-intelligence platform, created by young South African innovator Keyuren Maharaj. Combining augmented reality, satellite verification, spatial analytics, community reporting, and smart micro-grid geocoding, CityMenderSA gives real-time visibility into roads, water systems, sanitation, electricity, environmental hazards, and municipal services. Built to help African cities “see” their infrastructure, it empowers communities and governments with accurate data, transparency, and actionable insights for smarter urban development.
Why skills development isn’t just a numbers game
South Africa’s unemployment crisis cannot be solved by skills development alone. As Jessica Hawkey of redAcademy explains, real impact requires creating sustainable, long-term jobs, aligning training with actual industry demand, and building pathways that lead young people into meaningful work—especially in the tech sector where theoretical training falls short. Only by linking skills, employment opportunities, and business value can South Africa drive lasting economic change.
Malengo Secures $12.9 Million from The Shapiro Foundation to Expand International Education Pathways & Financial Security
Malengo, a non-profit organization empowering young people in East Africa through international education, has secured $12.9 million in impact funding from The Shapiro Foundation to expand vocational training and university programs for low-income students and refugees in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Founded by Cornell University Professor Johannes Haushofer, Malengo enables educational migration to Germany, helping students move from living on $1.40 a day to earning over $40,000 annually. The investment will scale Malengo’s income share agreement (ISA) model, creating sustainable education and financial pathways that reduce poverty and boost community development.
Urban2063 Launches The Unstoppable Force Report: A Rallying Call for Africa’s Urban Future
Urban2063, a coalition of 13 leading African and global institutions led by the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town, has launched “The Unstoppable Force” — a groundbreaking Cityscapes Magazine Special Report that reimagines Africa’s urban future. Anchored in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the report delivers a bold call to action for transforming African cities into engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and justice. Featuring insights from top policymakers, activists, and scholars, it charts a roadmap to harness urbanisation as a powerful force for the continent’s sustainable development.