Initially, we thought only Nigeria's SureBet247 was affected by a data breach, through further research it appeared that other online sports betting companies in South America and Afrika had also been affected by the same data breach.
South Africa's secret service has been collecting information and communications of South Africans without the necessary permissions. Such mass surveillance is probably unconstitutional and illegal.
Many so-called influencers across the continent who have amassed many online followers fail to monetize their brands and followings beyond getting freebies from brands and brand endorsement deals. Many fail to understand that it takes more to build a business than an aesthetically pleasing brand.