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26 Jun

Scammers can crack almost half of the passwords analysed in less than a minute

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In June 2024, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) experts conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193 million (M) English passwords, compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet, to brute force and smart guessing attacks. According to the research results (http://apo-opa.co/4cbmMOk), 45% of all analysed passwords (87M) could be guessed by scammers within a minute. Only 23% (44M) of combinations turned out to be resistant enough – cracking them would take more than a year. Furthermore, Kaspersky experts have revealed which character combinations were most commonly used in passwords. Kaspersky telemetry indicates more than 32 million attempts to attack users with…

26 Jun

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of work – the opportunity for Africa

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Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa whitepaper produced by Microsoft and a collective of industry experts from across the continent. Nearly one billion people in Africa are currently under the age of 35 with the continent projected to be home to almost half of the world’s youth population by the turn of the century, in effect making up half…

26 Jun

Afreximbank signs US$80 million for Zimbabwe’s CBZ Bank

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is providing a US$60 million line of credit and a US$20 million Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF) facility to CBZ Bank Limited, Zimbabwe’s largest bank. In two deals signed at the recently concluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings, the line of credit facility will strengthen financial intermediaries’ capacity to support SMEs through financing product and capacity building, indirectly support export-oriented Zimbabwean businesses and enable them to generate much-needed foreign exchange, thus easing the pressure on foreign currency in the country. The AFTRAF facility will enable CBZ Bank to issue letters of credit confirmed by Afreximbank at a time…

25 Jun

AFP Journalist Shot #RejectFinanceBill2024

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AFP Journalist Collins Olunga has been shot in Nairobi during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. He is receiving emergency medical attention. @nomadpress Collins Olunga, a journalist with AFP has been shot in the CBD! He is bleeding and in pain. #rejectfinancebill2024✊ #nairobi #kenya ♬ original sound - nomadpress

25 Jun

Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) win 2023-2024 Senior Throne Cup

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The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) has triumphed in the 2024 Senior Throne Cup, marking a historic milestone in Moroccan rugby. The final, held in the vibrant atmosphere of Ait Melloul - Agadir Stadium on Saturday, June 22, 2024, was a thrilling encounter between two stalwarts of Moroccan rugby: the Club Olympique Casablancais (COC) and Mouloudia d’Oujda. In a match filled with intensity and emotion, spectators were on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Despite a valiant effort from COC, MCO emerged victorious with a hard-fought 16-11 scoreline. This remarkable achievement not only secures Oujda’s title defense but also…

25 Jun

#RejectFinanceBill2024 Demos Intensify

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#RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrations intensify in Nairobi and other parts of the country as the National Assembly amends the Finance Bill. Why are Kenyan's rejecting the Finance Bill 2024? @nomadpress #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests kick-off in various parts of Kenya. #kenya ♬ original sound - nomadpress Kenyans are rejecting the Finance Bill 2024 for several reasons, primarily centered around concerns about increased taxes and the potential economic impact on the population. Here are some key points contributing to the opposition: Tax Increases: The bill proposes new and higher taxes, which many Kenyans believe will exacerbate the financial burden on already struggling households. These include…

25 Jun

EU Adopts €20 Million Assistance to Strengthen Kenya Defence Forces

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The European Union (EU) today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty and safeguard its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute to securing border areas and countering increased al-Shabaab operations along the border with Somalia. Specifically, the European Peace Facility will finance equipment and related supplies and services, including technical training where needed. The Kenya Army infantry combat units and their associated combat support and combat…

25 Jun

EU Sanctions Six Individuals Undermining Sudan’s Stability

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The European Union has adopted restrictive measures against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where ongoing fighting persists between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias. On the RSF side, the new sanctions list includes Abdulrahman Juma Barakallah, a General commanding the RSF in West Darfur. He is accused of committing atrocities, instigating ethnically motivated killings, targeting human rights activists and defenders, engaging in conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning communities. The sanctions also target the RSF’s financial adviser and a prominent tribal leader…

25 Jun

Tanzania: Access to sexual and reproductive health

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On the outskirts of Dar es Salaam lies a colourful oasis, one where sign language is spoken across the schoolyard and students are adept at assisting one another. Two students, Amir and Lisa, walk arm in arm. Amir provides guidance to Lisa, who walks confidently with her mobility cane towards the queue to the chai. At Yombo Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for Youth with Disabilities, no one is left behind. Lisa explains how Yombo became an opportunity for her to complete her education, despite her impaired vision. Before attending Yombo, she completed Form Four but was not allowed to continue…

25 Jun

Nakhumicha Oversees Successful Pilot Test for Social Health Authority Registration

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Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha Wafula supervised a successful pilot test for household registration into the Social Health Authority (SHA) at Matasia Health Center in Kajiado County. Accompanied by local officials, including Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onesmus Ngogoyo, SHA Chairperson Dr. Timothy Olweny, and Transition Committee Chairman Kap-Kirwok Jason, Wafula emphasized the importance of embracing healthcare reforms to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The government has trained over 100,000 community health promoters to enhance primary healthcare. Nakhumicha praised Kajiado’s community health promoters and urged the county government to fulfill its commitment to their remuneration. Kajiado Health CEC Alex Kilowua…