Africa is surging in technology at the moment, with fields such as data centres, the cloud and robotic technologies all advancing at a notable rate. Artificial Intelligence is no exception, the innovative technology is being implemented in all sorts of devices. AI is now in cameras,...
The firefighting marketplace continues to rapidly evolve, with new innovative technologies being introduced to the marketplace on a regular basis. In a recent article, we looked at innovative Sonic Fire Extinguishers, and what they could offer the industry. A much older concept, but one which is just...
Since our previous article covering the Canadian wildfires, the situation has changed, however, fires continue to rage through the country. Due to the magnitude and the seemingly unstoppable nature of the Canadian wildfires, first reported over a month ago, the situation has since garnered world attention. Fires...
The fire marketplace is constantly evolving, one of the new innovations is Sonic Fire extinguishers that separate fire particles from oxygen. Sonic devices refer to technology which utilises sound waves to complete a specific goal. Futuristic in nature, sonic devices are beginning to make their mark...
The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa with co-located events including the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards and African Smart Cities Summit, recently concluded, uniting over 200 exhibitors, 80 speakers, and stakeholders from over 45 countries. During the 3-day event attendees enjoyed...
Our coverage continues of the devastating fire that is currently tearing through the Algeria-Tunisia border. Firefighters are continuing to battle the wildfires, which are currently situated near the town of Melloula in northwestern Tunisia. The Algeria Interior Ministry has reported that there are 97 fires burning,...
The sky is painted a grim orange, as a result of a week-long fire that Tunisian firefighters have been battling to get under control, at the border between Oum Teboul and Tunisia. Tunisia firefighters have been battling the blaze which has continued to expand, prompting the...
As a result of more work being done indoors following the pandemic, indoor pollution is on the rise. This, combined with the effects of climate change, means many individuals are stuck with sticky, unsafe air filled with contaminants that pose a serious risk to individual...
Monday, July 3rd was the hottest day ever recorded globally, largely as a result of heatwaves originating in the Southern Hemisphere, in countries such as Africa. The pre-conception that Africa is a hot continent, and therefore immune to heatwaves, is a misguided one. As many of...
For the last six decades, the IAEA's regulations for the safe transport of Radioactive Material have helped to keep people and the environment safe from radiological hazards, - all throughout Africa. To date, there are zero deaths or injuries caused by radioactive material in transit. However, in...
