Women’s Equality Day on August 26 provides an opportunity for Africa’s security and fire sectors to consider the progress being made in opening the industry to more women – and the work still needed to create genuinely inclusive workplaces. Both sectors face growing demands for specialist...
South African organisations are increasing their investment in artificial intelligence, but new research from Accenture suggests many businesses are still working to build the capabilities needed to turn AI adoption into measurable business value. Accenture’s latest Pulse of Change research, published in July 2026, surveyed 3,000...
Firefighters and field rangers in South Africa’s Western Cape have been recognised for their work during one of the province’s most challenging wildfire seasons, following months of intense fire activity across the region. CapeNature hosted an appreciation event in Velddrif on 4 August, bringing together a...
South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has awarded a R1.8bn contract to Tefla Group to manage the national Working on Fire programme, following a court-ordered re-evaluation of the tender. The appointment has prompted questions about specialist capability, procurement and the continuity...
With less than a month to go before FINNOVEX Saudi Arabia 2026, InterContinental Riyadh by IHG has been confirmed as the Premium Venue Partner for this year’s event, scheduled for 2–3 September 2026. The Riyadh chapter is expected to welcome more than 200 senior decision-makers and...
19 August marks World Humanitarian Day, highlighting the vital role of those who work on the front line of emergencies and disasters World Humanitarian Day provides an opportunity to recognise the people who respond when communities are facing crisis — including the emergency response professionals who...
Overstrand Municipality in South Africa’s Western Cape has strengthened its hazardous materials response capabilities following the handover of specialised firefighting and rescue equipment valued at R500,000. The equipment was provided by the Western Cape Department of Local Government through its Fire Service Capacity Building Grant, with...
TDSi by Hirsch has released version 3.3 of its GARDiS access control software, adding new intruder management capabilities alongside changes to credential administration and security controls. The update integrates GARDiS with Ajax Intruder Cloud, allowing authorised operators to discover and monitor Ajax hubs, devices and groups...
MSA Safety has launched the latest version of its GALLET F1 fire helmet, updating its long-running structural firefighting platform with a series of enhancements focused on protection, usability and comfort. The GALLET F1 XF has been developed for structural firefighting and is designed to provide firefighters...
In physical security, the smartest decision is not always the most final one — it is the one that keeps tomorrow’s options open, says Hassan Makki, Area Sales Director at Genetec. Physical security teams are under pressure to evolve their systems, but they are rarely starting...