[info_box point1="Battery Energy Storage Systems are expanding rapidly across Africa" point2="Fire and emergency services warn of major preparedness gaps" point3= "Firefighters stress that thermal runaway is the most serious risk"] As African nations accelerate renewable-energy programmes and work toward net-zero and energy-access goals, Battery Energy Storage...
[info_box point1="Olympia Electronics' OLY-1004/WP/230/MAR emergency lighting unit now certified by Bureau Veritas" point2="Certification ensures product meets strict international safety and quality standards" point3="This development supports higher compliance and reliability benchmarks for fire safety projects across Africa"] Olympia Electronics' emergency lighting unit, model OLY-1004/WP/230/MAR, has achieved official...
[info_box point1="Africa is facing fire safety issues" point2="From policies to urban advancements, there are many issues in the region" point3="But there have been some positive outcomes"] Africa is facing a growing fire safety emergency as rapid urbanisation, expanding infrastructure, and rising populations outpace the development of...
[info_box point1="INTERSCHUTZ 2026 prioritises civil protection and fire sector innovation" point2="New initiatives will address climate change and disaster resilience" point3="Global experts will gather to share strategies in Hannover, June 2026"] INTERSCHUTZ 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection and safety,...
[info_box point1="A landmark security operation has uncovered a sophisticated crypto-terror network" point2="83 suspects were arrested across six African countries" point3="The operation dismantled fake trading platforms"] A landmark security operation has uncovered a sophisticated crypto-terror network spanning across Africa. The joint INTERPOL and AFRIPOL crackdown has been described...
[info_box point1="KwaZulu-Natal has launched a summer readiness campaign, delivering new fire trucks and emergency equipment" point2="Initiative aims to shift disaster management from reactive to preventative" point3="Upgraded capacity supports resilience, economic development and local skills"] KwaZulu-Natal has taken decisive action to strengthen its emergency response capacity ahead...
[info_box point1="AI and data are changing firefighting tactics" point2="Fidelity Services Group has launched its FireNet AI system" point3="Africa is seeing a new time of integration of artificial intelligence"] Africa is seeing a new time of integration of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and sustainability within the fire...
[info_box point1="The NFPA 1970:2025 standard has just been released" point2="This new regulation merges multiple earlier standards into a single comprehensive benchmark" point3="In response to this important development, PGI Safety Gear has introduced its BarriAire Carbon Shield™ Elite Pro and Elite Pro Short hoods"] Firefighter protection standards...
[info_box point1="Jotun unveils Jotachar 1709XT, a next-generation passive fire protection coating" point2="The product is designed and manufactured in Oman to support rapid, reliable fire protection for regional infrastructure" point3="Jotachar 1709XT aims to boost safety, extend asset lifespan, and support the sustainability agendas of Middle East...
[info_box point1="Kenya and the UAE are set to strengthen their defence cooperation" point2= "The UAE is preparing to donate light helicopters to enhance the capabilities of the Kenya Air Force" point3="They will improve Kenya's air mobility, surveillance, and rapid response operations"] Kenya and the United Arab...