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South Africans should be wary of fraudsters impersonating the SARS on WhatsApp, but not be too quick to dismiss messages that may really be from ...

Mr OL, a chief executive officer of a Nairobi tech firm, used to send WhatsApp memes and messages to Ms RA, a junior finance and administration ...

A US court has dismissed a lawsuit from WhatsApp’s former security chief, who alleged that parent company Meta ignored internal flaws he flagged about the messaging app’s digital defenses. Abdullah Baig, who claims he was fired in retaliation for raising these concerns, had alleged that billions of users had been put at risk because of these vulnerabilities. Thousands of employees could view sensitive user data, including profile photos and location, Baig claimed in the lawsuit filed in September. A judge ruled he had not presented enough evidence to move forward. The US district court in northern California ruled last month to dismiss Baig’s claims, with the judge, Laurel Beeler, writing on 19 March that “the complaint does not contain sufficient facts to show that the plaintiff reported violations of SEC rules or regulations.” Baig was head of WhatsApp’s security division from 2021 to 2025. He said he had expressed concerns about cybersecurity issues to his supervisor five times but was ignored; he also said he wrote directly to Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, about what he saw as a violation of US Securities and Exchange Commission rules and escalating retaliation against him. He also claimed that the company didn’t fix the

KRA targets more taxpayers with a Whatsapp tax filing solution/file The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) new WhatsApp-based tax filing system marks a shift from traditional online processes to a more simplified, chat-based experience, but questions remain on how the platform will function and whether it introduces anything new. KRA says the tool is designed to eliminate the friction many taxpayers face when filing returns through the iTax portal, where users often have to log in, reset passwords, navigate multiple forms and complete several steps before submission. “We’ve said it before, but this time, it’s real. Filing your taxes just got easier,” KRA said in a statement, announcing the rollout of the WhatsApp option. Under the new system, taxpayers will initiate the process directly on WhatsApp, removing the need to download additional applications or log into separate platforms. The interaction is expected to follow a guided, step-by-step format, similar to a conversation, where users respond to prompts and confirm details before submission. “Returns are now pre-filled where possible. The system is more guided and support and filing can now happen on WhatsApp,” KRA said. The pre-filled returns are central to how the system works. For salaried individuals, key data such as

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Kinshasa, April 1, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of Congolese community radio director Espoir Mbata, who was detained by M23 rebels on Sunday over his WhatsApp post about their potential withdrawal from an eastern town.   “Working conditions have becoming increasingly hazardous for journalists in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with both rebel and government authorities detaining those who report on the war,” said CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal. “The M23/AFC coalition must free Espoir Mbata, who has not committed any crime by commenting on the news, and stop punishing journalists for sharing information with the Congolese people.” Since the rebel M23 and Congo River Alliance (AFC) joined forces in 2024, they have made unprecedented gains against the government, with journalists facing increased threats, arrests, and censorship. On March 29, three M23/AFC intelligence agents took Espoir Mbata, director of Top Buzi FM, from the radio station’s premises in the South Kivu town of Minova to a police cell, news sites reported and two journalists told CPJ, under condition of anonymity, citing fear of reprisals. Mbata had posted on a WhatsApp group for the local community in Minova that the rebels, who seized the town

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WhatsApp is testing a native CarPlay app for iPhone users, and this update finally brings a proper interface to the car display instead of relying only on Siri voice commands. The new experience lets users view recent chats, access contacts, and start messages or calls directly from the dashboard while keeping interactions simple and controlled for safer driving. WABetaInfo reports that the feature is now available to iOS beta testers through TestFlight, where users can try a redesigned WhatsApp interface built specifically for CarPlay. “WhatsApp is bringing its messaging experience to CarPlay with a native interface designed for driving-friendly use. The beta app lets users access their recent chat list, view contact details, manage calls, and send messages while keeping their focus on the road.” — WABetaInfo A proper WhatsApp interface on CarPlay Until now, WhatsApp on CarPlay depended entirely on Siri, which meant users could only listen to messages and reply using voice, but they could not browse chats or pick contacts visually. With this update, WhatsApp adds a structured interface that includes light and dark modes and focuses on core features without exposing full conversations. The app opens with a chat list screen that shows recent conversations from

Hand Interacting with Apple CarPlay in Vehicle - Harry Howitt/Shutterstock After years of limited experiences, it seems Meta switched its strategy for WhatsApp, as recently the app got proper support for the iPad, the Apple Watch, and it's now about to get an official app for Apple CarPlay, one of the most used infotainment platforms for drivers. While you might be thinking you can already use WhatsApp on CarPlay, as the system mirrors the notifications from your iPhone, lets you reply to messages, and has Siri to handle basic hands-free interactions, Meta just released a native version of CarPlay to beta testers. Even though there's no room for new testers on WhatsApp's TestFlight program, current participants can take advantage of this first build of WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay if they have a vehicle with CarPlay support. At this moment, it's unclear when Meta might be aiming to release WhatsApp for CarPlay, as the Apple Watch beta cycle didn't take much, while the iPad took over a year. That said, this is what you can expect from one of the biggest messaging apps, now coming to your vehicle's display. Read more: How To Control An iPad With Your iPhone WhatsApp for