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• How Banks can Transform Compliance through Technology January 16, 2026 11:11 am Modern Ghana Provision of banking services in Africa continues to undergo profound digital transformation where most transactions are conducted virtually via digital devices and cash moved electronically. Mobile banking, fintech innovation, and cross-border digital …
• Worldwide AI Spending Will Total $2.5 Trillion in 2026 January 16, 2026 11:10 am Channel Post Middle East & Africa Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.52 trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner, Inc. a business and technology insights company. “AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and …
• Sectona Appoints AlJammaz Technologies as the Distributor for Saudi Arabia January 16, 2026 11:10 am Channel Post Middle East & Africa Sectona has announced a partnership with AlJammaz Technologies as its official value-added distributor in Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening access security, streamlining privileged operations, and modernising critical digital environments for …
• M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) announces fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results January 16, 2026 11:09 am WV News - West Virginia BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T" or "the Company") reports quarterly net income of $759 million or $4.67 of diluted earnings per common share and full-year net income of $2.85 …
• Varsities introduce studies designed for evolving workplaces January 16, 2026 11:09 am Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South African universities are rapidly introducing new qualifications driven by advances in technology, data science, …
• University of Hawaiʻi offers small business owners new series of free cybersecurity clinics January 16, 2026 11:08 am Big Island Now - Hawaii January 16, 2026, 1:00 AM HST Sign up now to safeguard your small business. University of Hawaiʻi Cybersecurity Clinic is launching a new series of free online meetings to help Hawaiʻi’s sole proprietors and small business owners fortify their operations …
• Digital Marketplace Aims to Formalize Ghana Businesses and Combat Scams January 16, 2026 11:02 am News Ghana A newly launched digital marketplace is seeking to bring Ghana’s largely informal business sector online while addressing escalating concerns about online fraud, according to its promoters who held a media briefing in Accra this week. Golden Dreams Events …
• Microsoft Leads Global Phishing Attacks Again as Cybercriminals Target Trusted Brands January 16, 2026 11:02 am News Ghana Microsoft has once again emerged as the most impersonated brand in global phishing attacks, underscoring how cybercriminals continue to exploit trusted technology platforms to steal credentials and gain access to sensitive systems, according to the latest …
• Phone scam in Athens used equipment hidden in car trunk January 16, 2026 10:59 am Knews Kathimerini A sophisticated phone scam that netted hundreds of euros from unsuspecting victims in Athens is a reminder that anyone, anywhere, could fall prey to cyber trickery, Cyprus included. Police say two men used equipment hidden in their car to intercept mobile …
• LogiPharma launches future-focussed all-star agenda January 16, 2026 10:58 am Industrial News LogiPharma has launched the agenda for its 2026 edition, with a prestigious roster of speakers and a raft of interactive formats reflecting the event’s position as the largest and most influential life sciences supply chain and logistics conference in the …
• Telecom avails millions for network overhaul …positioning Namibia for a more competitive digital future January 16, 2026 10:57 am New Era Telecom Namibia has embarked on one of the most ambitious network modernisation drives in its history, committing hundreds of millions of Namibian dollars to overhaul ageing infrastructure, expand fibre and mobile coverage, and position the country for a …
• Registrations open for Romania Startup Awards 2026, including startups from Moldova January 16, 2026 10:51 am Romania Insider Registrations have opened for the second edition of the Romania Startup Awards, a competition recognising the most innovative startups in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Eligible startups can submit applications until February 25. The awards are …
• AWS Console Supply Chain Breach Enables GitHub Repository Hijacking  January 16, 2026 10:49 am GBHackers A newly reported supply chain attack targeting the Amazon Web Services (AWS) management console has raised alarms across the developer community.   Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that threat actors are exploiting misconfigured AWS credentials …
• Over $1.80bln in social security expenditures in 2025: GPSSA January 16, 2026 10:48 am Zawya The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) recorded strong performance in 2025, strengthening the UAE’s pension system and advancing a sustainable social safety net through digital innovation, service excellence and expanded coverage. By the …
• South Korea to block foreign crypto exchanges on Google Play starting Jan. 28 January 16, 2026 10:47 am Cryptopolitan Google Play will apply updated policies later this month that require foreign virtual asset exchanges to complete formal registration procedures with South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to retain their availability in the country’s app market.  …