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Reacting to the recent events in Iran and the restrictions on online communication, WhatsApp has introduced proxy support for all users worldwide, as this would allow users to continue using the messaging platform even if their connection is disrupted or blocked.

In October 2022, healthcare unicorn Ro notified employees of a data exposure involving their personal information after a security contractor “inadvertently” uploaded a spreadsheet of employee data to the internet.

The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD), a learning, knowledge, and networking hub designed to help advance African trade through capacity building and leadership, was launched on 3rd October 2022 in Kampala, Uganda, at the three-day Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar.

In a bid to improve application safety across its ecosystem, and as part of Google Play’s latest policy updates, Google is preparing to get rid of outdated apps that have failed to keep up with the latest Android OS releases.

Africa’s leading payment platform, Quickteller Business, powered by Interswitch, has introduced Smart PoS terminals, which will enable Small and Medium Business Enterprises (SMEs) and merchants in Africa to accept payments seamlessly and better manage their transactions.

Bet9ja, a popular betting company in Nigeria, has encountered a cybersecurity attack. An update to this effect was made by the company days after its website went offline and consumers had complained of difficulties in accessing the platform.