Last month we reported that the Information Regulator had announced that the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) would be fully implemented in April. That announcement was met by the…

The EU adopted the Ecommerce Directive in 2000. This law has been the model for many African regulations including SA’s Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA). Now the EU is…

Young people across Africa are confident that the Continent is heading for an era of success fuelled by technology and entrepreneurship, according to The Africa Youth survey, which claims to be the largest…

EFSA and SABRIC (The South African Banking Risk Information Centre) have prepared a number of advice messages for e-shops after SABRIC noted a spike in malicious attacks on e-shops last…

EFSA Seminar postponed. We plan to hold the seminar on 24 July 2020 at the offices of Deloitte, Cape Town. Details will follow. EFSA will hold its Annual General Meeting in Cape…

Over the last 3 months, EFSA has been working with SABRIC to create tips relating to governance and security for e-merchants. We will be posting weekly tips on how to…

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…

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…

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…