DCA Digital Digest: Africa’s mobile-readiness remains a stumbling block

1. Africa’s mobile-readiness remains a stumbling block

For mobile to truly deliver the competitive advantage it is capable of, it needs to be embraced and seen as a powerful disruptor that can work seamlessly to meet business requirements.

2. Mobile Subscribers to Exceed 1 Billion by 2023 in Sub-Saharan Africa

At the Africa Internet Summit in Dakar, Senegal, the Internet Society and the African Union Commission unveiled a new set of Guidelines that highlight how privacy protection and the responsible use of personal data are critical factors in building greater trust online and in advancing the digital economy in Africa.
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3. Will blockchain run afoul of GDPR? (Yes and no)

As the EU prepares to roll out new data protection regulations this month, concerns are emerging that they could dissuade businesses from rolling out blockchain-based projects because the online transaction technology might innately break the new rules.
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4.  How cybersecurity challenges remain a roadblock towards Internet inclusion in Africa

African countries are estimated to have lost at least $2 billion due to cyberattacks in 2016. Losses to cybercriminals included $171 million in Kenya, $85 million in Tanzania, and $35 million among Ugandan companies.
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