By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Illustrative image · Mikhail Nilov · Pexels · Licence PexelsChinese manufacturer Xiaomi is seeking to gain market share in South Africa with less expensive high-end devices. Its strategy is based on large-scale production and improving batteries and components as it takes on major technology players, according to IOL.
China wants to develop media partnerships around short videos and micro-series with participants from 17 countries. China’s micro-series market could exceed 100 billion yuan in 2027, while artificial intelligence and ultra-high definition are transforming production, according to Lesotho Times.
🇨🇳 China · Source: Lesotho Times ·
Angola accounts for 38% of botnet detections recorded in 36 African countries, according to the International Criminal Police Organisation’s 2026 cyberthreat assessment report. The measure is based on malicious communications captured by FortiGuard Labs tools, not the proportion of infected devices.
🇦🇴 Angola · Source: Expansão ·
The Nigerian Communications Commission is tightening controls on counterfeit, cloned or unauthorised phones through its device verification platform. The system lets consumers check phone approval and industry operators submit identifiers, according to Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Bongani Baloyi, former mayor of Midvaal, wants to turn discontent over Johannesburg’s municipal services into support for the uMkhonto weSizwe party. Incumbent mayor Dada Morero is defending his record ahead of the municipal elections, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Father shoots suspect during Pinetown hijackingSidney Hill, a father from Pinetown, South Africa, shielded his daughter with his body before returning fire at men trying to steal his vehicle. One suspect was fatally wounded and another arrested the next day, according to KwaZulu-Natal police cited by IOL.
Malawi regulator receives complaint against Airtel and TNMThe Consumers Association of Malawi has approached the communications regulator over dropped calls, slow connections and mobile money payment delays at Airtel Malawi and TNM. It is calling for the publication of operator performance, independent network tests and sanctions for shortcomings, according to Nyasa Times.The week in Africa
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