The crucial role of forest elephants in the Central African Republic is essential in protecting the rainforest from wildfires and preserving carbon storage. The animals are known to create natural firebreaks with their trails, which prevent wildfires that could release large amounts of carbon dioxide into...
The Malawi government has paused passport issuing after a cyber-attack against the immigration service's computer network caused a “serious national security breach.” President Lazarus Chakwera told MPs that the hackers attempted to negotiate a ransom, however, they will not be bartered with. He said: "We are not...
Valencia, Spain is currently facing an ongoing blaze after a block of apartments caught fire in the early evening. On the 23rd of February, reports confirmed that at least four people have died and approximately 20 are missing after a fire engulfed the 14-story tower of...
Teleste announced it received a Gold Medal award in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Rating, marking the significance of the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Now, Teleste places among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months. Globally recognised as...
AFRIPOL signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Group-IB at AFRIPOL’s headquarters in Algiers to boost cybersecurity in Africa. The MoU was signed by Jalel Chelba, Ag Executive Director of AFRIPOL, and Dmitry Volkov, CEO and founder of Group-IB. The MoU aims to foster collaboration between both companies...
To mark the 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend, experts from Kaspersky discussed the evolution of Africa’s cyber threat landscape in a world where dangers are evolving. The conference was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and specific trends attendees saw included Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is influencing...
During the Solar Power Africa event, Huawei spoke about the role energy storage will play in supporting economic development in Africa. The company discussed how residential solar and storage solutions could bolster South Africa’s electricity needs as well as reduce strain on the national grid. Zhao Tianqi,...
Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2024 is the largest construction event in Nigeria, providing valuable insights into the region. Set to take place at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria from the 24th to the 26th of September, between 10 am and 5 pm, companies from around the world...
Qvantel announced its contract with SATEC Group to provide Qvantel Flex BSS to Telecom Namibia. The company will be supporting their digital transformation strategy, as Telecom Namibia continues to bolster Nambia’s digital transformation and digital inclusion. The contract includes offering a fixed-mobile convergence to ensure a superior...
The energy industry’s shift from natural resources to technology created discussions at the Solar Power Africa event about what we can expect to see evolve, especially regarding renewable energy. Zhao Tianqi, Vice President of Huawei South Africa Digital Power said: “We could achieve carbon neutrality in...
