#DRA 2026: Africa’s Premier Summit on Fintech, AI, Regulation & Cybersecurity – IT News Africa

#DRA 2026: Africa’s Premier Summit on Fintech, AI, Regulation & Cybersecurity – IT News Africa

Africa is undergoing a profound financial transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, with fintech and cross-border payments leading the charge. However, this digital surge heightens cybersecurity risks, with rising cyberattacks necessitating robust fraud prevention. Fintechs must prioritize compliance, identity verification, and advanced technologies like AI to safeguard sensitive data. AI is revolutionizing African banking by…

Microsoft Study Maps Africa’s Generative AI Uptake as Free Platforms Drive Adoption

Microsoft Study Maps Africa’s Generative AI Uptake as Free Platforms Drive Adoption

South Africa leads Africa in generative AI use, Microsoft reports 21.19% of South Africans used generative AI tools in 2025 Adoption gap widens between digital North and global South South Africa is the leading African nation for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, according to a report published on…