Over 300 firefighters have been fighting a fire on the slopes of a mountain near Cape Town in South Africa for two consecutive days, as at least one area's residents were evacuated during the night. Five firefighters have been injured, and two were taken to the...
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has recently released the results of its 2023 LexisNexis® True Cost of Fraud™ Study, which focuses on the EMEA region. According to the study, businesses in Africa now face a cost of fraud that is 3.90 times the face value lost in fraudulent...
Eco Light has unveiled its latest innovation in emergency lighting with the introduction of the ZLD PRO series, designed to combine modern aesthetics, reliability, and straightforward installation. The ZLD PRO emergency luminaires boast high-quality construction featuring aluminium profiles, ensuring durability and a sleek appearance. Equipped with...
IDEMIA Smart Identity renewed its pledge to Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by enforcing an upgrade of the entire biometric identification system, which will accommodate 250 million records. This project, supported by the World Bank through its ID4D initiative, will ensure that each resident’s identity...
Fire Sprinkler International 2024 stands out as the highlight of the sprinkler calendar, marking the largest conference in Europe exclusively dedicated to water-based fire protection. These conferences offer a unique chance to showcase your organization to a targeted audience of over 300 fire professionals worldwide. The upcoming...
The United States Institute of Peace recently convened a senior study group to delve into Africa's role in diversifying U.S. critical mineral supply chains and fostering economic development and security on the continent. Drawing on meetings and expert interviews, the study group crafted recommendations for the...
In recent months, the Red Sea has become a battleground for nonstate actors, threatening African maritime security and global trade routes. According to the Africa Center, The Houthi militia's actions from Yemen have led to 133 reported incidents since November 2023, including missile strikes on vessels...
The South African Competition Commission has referred 18 fire protection companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution over allegations of collusion. The companies accused of the illegal conduct are Automatic Sprinkler Inspection Bureau (Pty) Ltd, Belfa Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Bhubesi Fire Projects (Pty) Ltd, Centa KZN...
An African man lost his life last week in Sharjah while attempting to escape a fire that broke out in a 38-storey residential tower in Al Nahda district, according to authorities. The fire reportedly originated in the electrical transformers on floors 18 and 26. Despite the...
Noor Al-Sulaiti has been appointed by Google Cloud as the head of security business development and government relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. In her role, Al-Sulaiti will be responsible for expanding Google's security presence in the region. She will develop partnerships with public...
