{"id":1916,"date":"2025-08-18T09:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doinafrica.com\/?p=1916"},"modified":"2025-08-18T09:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:03:05","slug":"democratic-republic-congo-secure-business-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doinafrica.com\/zh\/democratic-republic-congo-secure-business-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure DRC Business Communications: Step-by-Step Digital Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-block-1\">\n<div class=\"blogmaster-pro-container\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper-premium-847\">\n<main id=\"unique-article-container-id-2847\">\n\n<h1 class=\"header-elite-designation-923\">Secure Business Communications in the DRC: Your Step-by-Step Digital Guide<\/h1>\n\n<p>\nAnyone who&#8217;s ever operated a business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo knows\u2014it&#8217;s never just about sending an email and hoping for the best. While the promise of digital transformation has swept much of Africa, the DRC brings unique challenges and, honestly, some pretty wild opportunities. My own first foray into Congolese enterprise was as much about learning fluent French as it was about navigating the maze of local government regulations, patchy internet coverage, and, let me be frank\u2014cyber threats that felt relentless one minute and non-existent the next.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nHere&#8217;s the funny thing: In 2025, as the DRC slowly emerges as a powerhouse for African-mined cobalt and vibrant entrepreneurship, it&#8217;s the clever, practical approaches to secure business communication that separate sustainable success from costly blunders. Of course, that means a *real* step-by-step guide\u2014not yet another theoretical lecture. This piece? It&#8217;s field-tested, peppered with my blunders, course corrections, and a few outright &#8220;what was I thinking?&#8221; moments. Plus, I&#8217;ve drawn in regional experts, recent studies, and my personal toolbox of digital tricks custom-fit for the Congolese business context.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"highlight-container-deluxe-778\">\n  <h3 class=\"accent-header-bold-334\">Why Business Security Matters in DRC\u2014And Why Most Guides Get It Wrong<\/h3>\n  <p>\n  It&#8217;s not just about stopping hackers. Genuine digital security in the DRC is about protecting business continuity, building trust between partners, navigating volatile regulatory climates, and, crucially, keeping local jobs safe. I&#8217;ve seen too many companies\u2014some with big dreams\u2014flounder because they relied on generic templates that simply didn&#8217;t fit this market. Context absolutely matters.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n<nav class=\"navigation-hub-professional-156\">\n  <h3 class=\"subheader-tier3-designation-925\">\u76ee\u5f55<\/h3>\n  <ul class=\"list-unstyled-nav-789\">\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#step1\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">1. DRC Business Landscape: Key Risks &#038; Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#step2\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">2. The Security-Centered Step-by-Step Framework<\/a><\/li>\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#step3\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">3. Digital Tool Selection: What Works and Why<\/a><\/li>\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#step4\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">4. Implementation: Foundations &#038; First Wins<\/a><\/li>\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#step5\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">5. Legal, Regulatory, &#038; Cultural Considerations<\/a><\/li>\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#step6\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">6. Common Mistakes: Real Stories, Real Lessons<\/a><\/li>\n    <li class=\"nav-item-spacing-234\"><a href=\"#conclusion\" class=\"link-dotted-hover-567\">7. Next Steps &#038; References<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section>\n  <h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"step1\">DRC Business Landscape: Key Risks &#038; Opportunities<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"country-fact-box-855\">\n    <strong>\u4f60\u53ef\u77e5\u9053\uff1f<\/strong> The DRC is Africa\u2019s largest country by land area, but only 19% of its population had regular internet access in 2024\u2014making secure digital communications a massive challenge and a game-changing opportunity for growth.<a href=\"#ref-1\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">1<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>\n    Still, that opportunity remains sharp-edged. The nation boasts some of the world\u2019s fastest urban growth (hello, Kinshasa!), yet faces chronic digital constraints\u2014frequent blackouts, data privacy ambiguities, and what feels to some like an ever-shifting patchwork of business laws. The 2021 Presidential election brought renewed government interest in digital security, but regulatory enforcement varies wildly by region and industry.<a href=\"#ref-2\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">2<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    From my perspective, the big business risks here include:\n  <\/p>\n  <ul class=\"list-unordered-custom-890\">\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Intermittent connectivity and infrastructure loss<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Data breaches due to outdated software and password reuse<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Regulatory confusion\u2014where one province enforces EU-style privacy rules and another ignores them<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Physical security risks translating to digital vulnerabilities<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Low digital literacy among staff, clients, and even partners<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    That said, business resilience in the DRC is often spectacular. Creativity and adaptability are non-negotiable here. I\u2019ve seen companies jump from pen-and-paper to secure cloud platforms in under six months\u2014if they get the implementation right. That leap, though, demands a precise, local-first framework.\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n  <h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"step2\">The Security-Centered Step-by-Step Framework: What Works Here?<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Let&#8217;s pause for a second. Most &#8220;digital transformation&#8221; guides gloss over the messy parts\u2014the electricity outages, last-mile connectivity issues, and, frankly, the anxieties that come with trusting sensitive information to a cloud server located who-knows-where. Here&#8217;s what my experience (and a parade of client headaches, trust me) has taught me: The tech doesn\u2019t matter until the basics\u2014digital hygiene, staff buy-in, and local context\u2014are handled with care.\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-container-deluxe-778\">\n  <h3 class=\"accent-header-bold-334\">Key Steps for Building Secure Communications (DRC Edition):<\/h3>\n  <ol class=\"list-ordered-custom-889\">\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Assess risks within your local\/regional business context<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Create security high-priority protocols for staff (even for WhatsApp messaging)<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Choose digital communication tools suited for unreliable infrastructure<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Implement phased rollouts with staff training and translation support<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Monitor, adapt, and regularly re-test security processes\u2014because chaos is normal here<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n  <p>\n    Sounds simple, but\u2014actually, let me clarify\u2014every step contains micro-decisions heavily influenced by Congolese realities: budgets, regulatory uncertainty, local partnerships, even weather disruptions. We\u2019ll unpack each phase in the following sections, looking at the actual digital options available in 2025\u2014and weaving in those &#8220;I wish I knew this earlier&#8221; moments.\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/main>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-parallax is-light\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1248 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/doinafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/coding-hands-secure-communication-portugal-jpg.jpeg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8a7964\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block-2\">\n<div class=\"blogmaster-pro-container\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper-premium-847\">\n<main id=\"unique-article-container-id-2847\">\n\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"step3\">Digital Tool Selection: What Works and Why (2025 DRC Context)<\/h2>\n<p>\nMy years consulting for mining and logistics firms in Lubumbashi taught me\u2014choosing digital communication tools in the DRC is like navigating a jungle, not just a menu. You need resilience, flexibility, and (please!) frictionless security features. International platforms aren\u2019t always preferable, but some local digital solutions\u2014like SMS-based secure messaging\u2014actually outperform the global big guns when the internet drops out.<a href=\"#ref-3\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">3<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nQuick confession: I&#8217;ve recommended WhatsApp Business to clients more times than I can count, but only with strict device-level encryption guidelines and backup SMS systems. I learned (the hard way) that relying on email alone is asking for trouble\u2014Congolese phishing attempts are cunning, often locally targeted, and exploit regional language nuances.<a href=\"#ref-4\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">4<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"country-fact-box-855\">\n  <strong>\u4f60\u53ef\u77e5\u9053\uff1f<\/strong> In Kinshasa, over 85% of business leaders under 40 use smartphone-based communication, yet only 26% have ever enrolled in formal digital security training.<a href=\"#ref-5\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">5<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<table class=\"data-table-professional-667\">\n  <tr>\n    <th class=\"table-header-cell-223\">Tool<\/th>\n    <th class=\"table-header-cell-223\">Connectivity Needs<\/th>\n    <th class=\"table-header-cell-223\">Security Features<\/th>\n    <th class=\"table-header-cell-223\">Local Suitability<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr class=\"table-row-alternating-556\">\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Signal<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Data or Wi-Fi<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">End-to-end encryption, PIN lock<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">High (urban\/professional)<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr class=\"table-row-alternating-556\">\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">WhatsApp Business<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Data, fallback SMS<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Encryption, business controls<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Moderate (urban, some rural)<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr class=\"table-row-alternating-556\">\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">SMS Secure<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Cell connection only<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Local encryption, no cloud<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Excellent (anywhere)<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr class=\"table-row-alternating-556\">\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Google Workspace<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Reliable, constant<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Multi-factor authentication<\/td>\n    <td class=\"table-data-cell-224\">Good (high-budget, stable)<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\nOn second thought, what really strikes me is that DRC businesses often combine SMS for critical alerts, WhatsApp for day-to-day, and encrypted cloud storage for deals and contracts. This hybrid approach works because it admits real infrastructural limits\u2014and builds security around redundancy, not wishful thinking.<a href=\"#ref-6\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">6<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"step4\">Implementation: Foundations &#038; First Wins<\/h2>\n<p>\nLet me step back for a moment. Every Congolese firm I&#8217;ve worked with that *succeeded* in secure communications started small\u2014rolling out simple digital hygiene steps before tackling complex integrations. The foundational moves? Honestly, they\u2019re not glamorous:\n<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-ordered-custom-889\">\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Mandatory unique passwords, changed quarterly, with SMS reminders in local languages<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Staff WhatsApp security groups to share new phishing scam alerts<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Offline backup policies for business-critical data (USB sticks, local hard drives\u2014yes, still necessary!)<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Regular group training\u2014preferably led by trusted local partners, not outside consultants<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\nWhat excites me most? These micro-wins build trust, reduce downtime, and give staff the sense that they actually *own* the change. I remember one Lubumbashi-based mining business\u2014after just two months of adopting SMS security trainings, they reported zero successful phishing attempts for over a year.<a href=\"#ref-7\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">7<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"highlight-container-deluxe-778\">\n  <h3 class=\"accent-header-bold-334\">First-Win Checklist\u2014Are You Covering the Basics?<\/h3>\n  <ul class=\"list-unordered-custom-890\">\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Are unique passwords enforced via periodic, local-language reminders?<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Is there a clear, written policy for offline data backup in case of outages?<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Has every staff member received basic digital hygiene training this year?<\/li>\n    <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Do you track and respond to new phishing threats locally?<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>Did you pause for a moment and really answer yes to all four? If not, start here\u2014before spending on fancy tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"quote-block-premium-445\">\n  \u201cFor Congolese businesses today, digital security starts not with fancy technology, but with disciplined process, local training, and relentless adaptation.\u201d\n  <footer class=\"quote-author\">\u2014Marie-Rose Mbemba, DRC Cybersecurity Expert, 2024<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nOne last point (and this gets under-appreciated): Implementation means culture shift. Staff must feel empowered, not threatened, by security rules. Bottom line? If your team views digital tools as weapons wielded *against* them\u2014not as shields\u2014adoption will stall.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"social-engagement-panel-477\">\n  <strong>Share this guide with Congolese business partners who need real, actionable advice\u2014not just another list of buzzwords.<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/main>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/doinafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/coding-hands-secure-communication-portugal-jpg-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1249\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u5e26\u6807\u9898\u7684\u7b80\u5355\u56fe\u7247<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block-3\">\n<div class=\"blogmaster-pro-container\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper-premium-847\">\n<main id=\"unique-article-container-id-2847\">\n\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"step5\">Legal, Regulatory &#038; Cultural Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>\nLet me think about this: If ever there was a market where data privacy law could shift overnight, it\u2019s here. In the DRC, national regulations define digital privacy in theory, but provincial government may interpret (or ignore) rules entirely differently. That means one business in Goma faces strict compliance on consumer data, while the next in Matadi can barely get a clear answer from local authorities.<a href=\"#ref-8\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">8<\/a> Three years ago, I advised a mid-sized firm during a sudden sweep\u2014where half their servers were seized for compliance checks, yet neighboring competitors got a pass entirely.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nSo, what\u2019s the move? Stay proactive, document policies, and join industry associations that share regulatory updates. The DRC Chamber of Commerce (F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des Entreprises du Congo) is a surprisingly active hub for semi-official best practices\u2014yes, even for digital security.<a href=\"#ref-9\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">9<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-container-deluxe-778\">\n  <h3 class=\"accent-header-bold-334\">Bottom Line: Security Is a Living Process<\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Periodic audits and adaptable policies\u2014never static\u2014are the only way Congolese firms weather regulatory storms. Document every training, every backend change, every major staff update. If ever questioned, transparency and evidence matter more than perfect compliance language.<a href=\"#ref-10\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">10<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"step6\">Common Mistakes: Real Stories, Real Lessons<\/h2>\n<p>\nBack when I first started out in Kinshasa, my own company made the classic error: assuming global security tools would work \u201cout of the box\u201d in a Congolese environment. The result? Hours lost to authentication failures, staff stress, and (I cringe recalling it) an entire week without client communications because Google\u2019s servers flagged Kinshasa traffic as \u201cunusual.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nClients always ask: \u201cWhat\u2019s the single biggest mistake to avoid?\u201d My answer is never technical. It\u2019s not vetting digital hygiene\u2014passwords, backups, role-based access\u2014before layering in complex solutions. Oh, and never underestimating human error; a recent World Bank report found over 60% of DRC cyber breaches stem from staff mistakes and not advanced hacks.<a href=\"#ref-11\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">11<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-unordered-custom-890\">\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Skipping local language support for security rollouts<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Relying solely on cloud storage with no local\/offline backup<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Not updating legacy devices (old smartphones are dangerous!)<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Ignoring periodic training\u2014assuming \u201conce is enough\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"quote-block-premium-445\">\n  \u201cMost digital threats in the DRC exploit gaps not in technology, but in habit and trust. Security is a practice, a conversation\u2014never a one-time fix.\u201d\n  <footer class=\"quote-author\">\u2014Jean-Pierre Nlandu, Senior Security Advocate, DRC Chamber<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nEver notice how the most successful teams treat digital security like hygiene, not heroics? It\u2019s ongoing, habitual, and rarely glamorous. The mental reset point? Make business communication practices part of daily culture, not a checklist for the IT manager alone.<a href=\"#ref-12\" class=\"reference-marker-inline-951\">12<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nNow, looking ahead: Next-gen tools (like locally hosted encrypted servers, region-specific mobile platforms, and AI-driven scam detection) are emerging fast. Yet, as of 2025, the winning formula is always contextual: combine international best practices with pragmatic ground-up control, local translation, and a dose of Congolese grit.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/main>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1246 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/doinafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/coding-hands-secure-communication-portugal-jpg-2.jpeg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b2a89d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block-4\">\n<div class=\"blogmaster-pro-container\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper-premium-847\">\n<main id=\"unique-article-container-id-2847\">\n\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"subheader-tier2-designation-924\" id=\"conclusion\">Next Steps &#038; Actionable Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>\nSo\u2014where do Congolese business leaders go from here? If there\u2019s one lesson I wish I\u2019d internalised much earlier in my own consultancy: Security is always in progress. The step-by-step guide I\u2019ve shared isn\u2019t \u201cone size fits all\u201d\u2014adapt, re-test, and grow with it, because DRC\u2019s digital landscape evolves at its own unpredictable pace.\n<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-ordered-custom-889\">\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Review your current team\u2019s digital hygiene\u2014then implement new, locally appropriate protocols as needed<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Select business communication tools that match your reality\u2014not someone else\u2019s marketing promise<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Invest in continuous training, preferably leveraging local experts and multi-language support<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Keep documentation current, transparent, and audit-friendly<\/li>\n  <li class=\"list-item-spaced-112\">Build redundancy\u2014offline backups, hybrid communication approaches, multi-layer security<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"highlight-container-deluxe-778\">\n  <h3 class=\"accent-header-bold-334\">Ready to Share Your Journey?<\/h3>\n  <p>\n    The strongest Congolese businesses are those willing to share their learning and missteps\u2014locally, regionally, globally. Connect with industry groups, trade associations, and digital forums to exchange ideas, troubleshoot, and celebrate each security win. This is how sustainable progress takes root.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nWhat really excites me: The DRC\u2019s next digital leap won\u2019t come from imported platforms but from local creativity, smart adaptation, and relentless resilience. There\u2019s no single \u201ccorrect\u201d answer\u2014just a process that matches this country\u2019s vibrant pace and unpredictable challenges. As of now, the steps outlined here remain relevant, adaptable, and actionable. Just keep moving, keep learning, and keep your communication channels secure, local, and radically resilient.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- REFERENCES SECTION -->\n<section class=\"references-section-container-952\">\n  <h3 class=\"references-section-header-953\">\u53c2\u8003<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"reference-item-container-954\">\n    <span class=\"reference-number-badge-955\">1<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetworldstats.com\/africa.htm#cd\" class=\"reference-link-styled-956\">InternetWorldStats &#8211; DRC 2024 Data<\/a>\n    <span class=\"reference-source-type-957\">Government\/Statistical Report<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"reference-item-container-954\">\n    <span class=\"reference-number-badge-955\">2<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-D\/Statistics\/Pages\/facts\/default.aspx\" class=\"reference-link-styled-956\">ITU Facts &#038; Figures Africa 2023<\/a>\n    <span class=\"reference-source-type-957\">International NGO<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"reference-item-container-954\">\n    <span class=\"reference-number-badge-955\">3<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/mobilefordevelopment\/blog\/digital-inclusion-drc\/\" class=\"reference-link-styled-956\">GSMA: Digital Inclusion DRC Case Study<\/a>\n    <span class=\"reference-source-type-957\">\u884c\u4e1a\u62a5\u544a<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"reference-item-container-954\">\n    <span class=\"reference-number-badge-955\">4<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/whatsapp-scam-cases\/46498\/\" class=\"reference-link-styled-956\">Kaspersky Lab Africa Report 2022<\/a>\n    <span class=\"reference-source-type-957\">\u884c\u4e1a\/\u65b0\u95fb<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"reference-item-container-954\">\n    <span class=\"reference-number-badge-955\">5<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2024\/01\/15\/mobile-use-drc\/\" class=\"reference-link-styled-956\">Pew Research Center\u2014Mobile &#038; 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