'Cybersecurity Critical to Africa's Digital Growth’

'Cybersecurity critical to Africa's digital growth’

Global payments technology company, Mastercard, has said cybersecurity is fundamental to driving economic resilience and growth across Africa. The company made the assertion as Africa’s digital economy is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for stronger collaboration to tackle rising cyber threats. According to Mastercard, cybercrime is increasing sharply across the continent, resulting in significant economic …

Mastercard launches new Africa cybersecurity centre in SA

Mastercard has launched the Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, a pan-African initiative aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and improving collaboration across the continent’s digital economy.

Mastercard to open cyber sec centres in SA, Nigeria

SA and Nigeria are the first markets in Mastercard's multi-year initiative to improve cyber security across Africa's digital economy.

Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to help secure the continent's digital future - Global News Network Liberia

Mastercard announced the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration and help safeguard the trust that underpins Africa’s expanding digital economy. The announcement was made during a visit to South Africa and Nigeria by Mastercard CEO, Michael Miebach, reflecting Mastercard’s long-term commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation by …

Mastercard Deepens Africa Cybersecurity Strategy With New Center

Mastercard has launched the Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a continent-wide initiative aimed at strengthening cyber resilience, improving threat intelligence sharing and supporting secure digital growth as Africa’s digital economy continues to expand. The initiative, announced during Mastercard Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach’s visit to South Africa and Nigeria, is expected to bring together governments, … The post Mastercard…

Mastercard Opens Africa Cybersecurity Centre to Boost Threat Intelligence

Mastercard has announced the launch of a cybersecurity centre to improve threat intelligence sharing across Africa. Designed to connect financial institutions and public sector organisations, this initiative helps them prepare for and respond to a sharp rise in ransomware and phishing attacks targeting the continent’s digital economy. Scheduled for a phased rollout in 2026, the Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence will start operations in S…