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Join in the conversation with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Cyber Capability Programme from 17-20 January. A forum where various legal authorities and experts will assemble for the discussions on how to combat cybercrime in Ghana. Topics related to challenges, awareness, legal assistance, and building a cybercrime framework will be discussed in this 4-day training event.

Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/media/event/event-regional-conference-addressing-cybercrime-sub-saharan-africa

LynKey, a Singapore-based platform launches tokenisation of luxury tourism resorts, hotels and properties. At the launch, more than $8 billion worth of properties were digitised. The startup aims to build an international blockchain-powered ecosystem. A system that will be connecting people with property tech and smart tourism experiences.

Read the original article here: https://www.phocuswire.com/tourism-startup-lynkey-launches-nft-solutions-for-travel-experiences

The South African government is considering ways to fast track its satellite programme that could be ready to launch in just three to four years. President Cyril Ramaphosa recommended the government develop and launch a geostationary telecommunications satellite that would offer its services to the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Read the original article here: https://africanews.space/south-africa-makes-plans-to-launch-communication-satellites/