Press Releases  & Media Coverage

In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries October 2025 - Africa remains the world’s most exposed region to fraud, with an average regional score of 3.84 on the  Sumsub  2025 Global Fraud Index , significantly higher than the global average of 2.79. The findings underline the continent’s continued vulnerability to digital and financial fraud, even as global efforts to strengthen fraud defenc

Johannesburg, South Africa (28 August 2025) - Africa’s iGamingsector continues to chart a unique course in the fight against fraud, recording a 14.7% reduction in fraud rates over the past two years, even as global levels rise. The findings, published in the  State of Identity Verification in the iGaming Industry 2025  report, underline the region’s progress while also exposing the challenges that still stand in the way of a fully secure and seamless player experience. Global

Cape Town, South Africa  — The critical climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, are underscoring the urgent need to translate global ambition into tangible investment and action. This imperative resonates directly with the upcoming fourth edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), scheduled for 24–27 February 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Africa’s transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon future will take centre stage at the ev