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TIPS FOR E-MERCHANTS ON AVOIDING ONLINE FRAUD – 1
Over the last 3 months, EFSA has been working with SABRIC to create tips relating to governance and security for e-merchants. Tip 1: Be aware that online fraud is on…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Dear Readers of the EFSA Monthly Newsletter, We want to ensure that you know of three events during the next couple of months. These are: The first EFSA Seminar at the…
Read MoreGoogle Launches first African Developer Space
Google has officially launched its first developer space in Africa. Located in Lagos, Nigeria, space will host Google’s Launchpad Accelerator Africa programme as well as developer meet-ups, training, experts office…
Read MoreYoung academic research work on international investment and development
The UNCTAD Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE) and the Academy of International Business (AIB) have jointly established an award for the best young academic research work on international investment…
Read MoreSkillshare
This is an online learning community with more than 28,000 classes taught by practitioners for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Skillshare…
Read MoreKenya’s New Biometric System
In an ambitious new initiative, the Kenyan government is planning to assign each citizen a unique identification number that will be required in order to go to school, get health…
Read MoreMalawi Opens the First African Drone and Data Academy
With support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the academy aims to improve drone technology skills across Africa, beginning with Malawi and neighbouring countries. UNICEF says the academy, and the…
Read MoreIdentifying the Users of Tanzania’s Mobiles
Tanzania’s government plans to block all mobile phone SIM cards that are not registered biometrically by Jan. 20. Officials say the move is aimed at cracking down on cybercrime, which…
Read MoreWest Africa’s New Currency Plans delayed
Six countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have rejected the ‘eco’ currency adopted by 8 mostly francophone countries. Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia and Gambia, as well as…
Read MoreMTN Solves its Problems in Nigeria
MTN has pledged to invest $1.6 billion to expand its operations in Nigeria after settling the latest major dispute with authorities in its most profitable market. Africa’s largest wireless carrier announced the…
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