As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, connectivity is creating new opportunities for governments, telecom providers, and businesses across the continent. At the same time, greater connectivity brings new challenges, from online scams and illegal gambling to harmful content, cybersecurity threats, and the need for stronger digital governance. 

That’s why Netsweeper is returning to Africa Tech Festival 2026, taking place November 17–19 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa.  

We’re looking forward to connecting with telecom leaders, policymakers, technology providers, and digital infrastructure innovators to explore how network-level solutions can help create safer, more secure, and more valuable digital ecosystems. 

Building Safer Digital Connectivity 

Africa’s digital transformation depends on reliable and accessible connectivity. But connectivity alone is not enough. As more people, services, and businesses move online, networks need the ability to respond to emerging threats while supporting national priorities and commercial growth. 

Netsweeper helps governments and telecom providers take a more proactive approach to digital safety and network policy enforcement. 

Our technology operates at the network level, giving organizations greater visibility and control over internet access without relying solely on individual devices or applications. This enables scalable approaches to protecting users, enforcing policies, addressing online threats, and supporting regulatory requirements. 

Addressing the Challenges Facing African Networks 

At Africa Tech Festival 2026, we’ll be discussing some of the issues that are becoming increasingly important as digital adoption grows, including: 

  • Online scams and fraud: Identify and disrupt access to scam infrastructure before it can continue to reach users at scale. 
  • Illegal online gambling: Help governments and regulators enforce national policies, protect licensed operators, and support the recovery of lost tax revenue. 
  • Digital safety: Protect users from harmful and inappropriate online content through network-level enforcement. 
  • National digital policy: Give governments greater control over how internet policies are implemented across national networks. 
  • Telecom revenue opportunities: Explore how network data and capabilities can support new, privacy-conscious services and revenue streams. 
  • Digital sovereignty: Help countries strengthen control over their digital infrastructure while supporting secure and inclusive connectivity. 

Why Meet Netsweeper? 

Netsweeper works with organizations around the world to deliver scalable web filtering, digital safeguarding, and network enforcement solutions. 

For telecom providers, this can mean stronger network protection, regulatory compliance, and opportunities to create additional value from existing infrastructure. 

For governments, network-level enforcement can support national cybersecurity objectives, protect citizens, and help address challenges such as illegal gambling and online scams. 

For schools and education providers, Netsweeper provides solutions that help create safer digital learning environments and protect students online. 

As digital infrastructure continues to evolve across Africa, we believe network operators and governments have an opportunity to do more than simply connect people. They can help create a safer, more trusted, and more sustainable digital environment. 

Connect With Netsweeper in Cape Town 

We’d love to meet with you at Africa Tech Festival 2026 and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing your organization. 

Whether you’re looking to strengthen network-level protection, address online scams and illegal gambling, support national digital policies, or explore new opportunities for telecom revenue, our team is ready to talk. 

Join Netsweeper at Africa Tech Festival 2026, November 17–19 at the CTICC in Cape Town. 

 

Can’t make it to the event? Book a free demo to speak with our team and learn how Netsweeper can help support safer, more secure, and more valuable digital connectivity.