Somalia approves historic cyber-crime legislation
29 August 2025
Somalia has taken a significant stride towards safeguarding its digital infrastructure by approving a pioneering cyber-crime Bill, which received endorsement from Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and the federal cabinet.
The legislation was meticulously drafted and presented by Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology under the leadership of Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali.
Find out more Galaxy Backbone urges Nigerian organisations to prioritise disaster recovery
19 August 2025
Nigeria’s federal digital infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has issued a compelling appeal to both public and private sector organisations to treat disaster recovery as a vital strategic component rather than an afterthought.
In an official statement, GBB underscored that as data assumes an increasingly central role in governance, commerce, and service provision, Nigerian institutions must recognise that disruptions are not a matter of if, but when.
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Kenyan banks fined $5,000 for illegally sharing customer data
18 August 2025
Three Kenyan banks — Co-operative Bank, Family Bank, and Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) — have been collectively fined approximately $5,000 (around Sh650,000) for unlawfully sharing a borrower’s personal information.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) found that KWFT attempted to sell a customer’s loan to Co-op and Family Bank, passing on her loan details and contact information without her consent.
Find out more The African code of conduct: leading Africa towards sustainable data centre growth
14 August 2025
Mary kariuki, digital infrastructure consultant, africa data centres association
As digital transformation accelerates across the continent, Africa’s data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure hubs fuelling economic growth, innovation, and connectivity. However, this rapid expansion brings with it significant challenges — most notably the rising energy consumption and environmental impacts associated with data centre operations.
Recognising these issues, the African Data Centre Association (ADCA), in collaboration with regional stakeholders and under the auspices of Smart Africa, is pioneering an ambitious initiative: the development of a regionally tailored African Code of Conduct (CoC) for data centres.
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