LDA Audio Tech has launched a new compact public address and voice evacuation system designed to provide EN 54-certified functionality for smaller-scale installations. The Mini ONE, unveiled on 1 September, is based around the new ONE-150 model, which is certified to EN 54-16 and EN 54-4...
As organisations across South Africa adopt digital technologies, accelerate digital initiatives, advance digital capabilities, navigate economic uncertainty and adapt to an increasingly data-driven business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved far beyond traditional financial stewardship. Today's finance leaders are expected to guide...
Counter-drone technology and cross-organisational cooperation will be among the key themes at Security Essen 2026, as the security industry responds to evolving threats to critical infrastructure. Taking place at Messe Essen in Germany from 22–25 September, the event will feature two programme highlights focused on emerging...
CYSEC Qatar 2026 is set to bring together senior cybersecurity and technology leaders in Doha on 8–9 September, with the summit focusing on the challenges and priorities shaping Qatar’s cybersecurity strategy. The two-day event, hosted at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, is the...
As South Africa's business landscape evolves in response to rapid technological advancement, changing workforce expectations and increasing economic complexity, the role of Human Resources has become more strategic than ever before. Today, HR leaders are responsible for workforce planning, leadership development, employee experience, skills transformation, and...
Nigeria’s Federal Fire Service (FFS) has warned that the growing adoption of electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles is creating new challenges for emergency responders, requiring specialist training, equipment and firefighting techniques. Chief Superintendent of Fire Badmus Abdulsamad, of the FFS Lagos Command, outlined the...
The United States is expanding its security partnership with Nigeria through specialist training on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), as both countries strengthen military cooperation and develop capabilities for operations against armed groups. The latest training took place at Operating Location Bauchi, where US and Nigerian forces...
A series of drone attacks on Libya’s Zawiya oil complex has caused fires at fuel-storage facilities and a nearby power substation, highlighting the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure to attacks. The attacks took place in and around the western Libyan city of Zawiya during 10–12 August....
Nigeria’s Federal Government has called on wealthy individuals, philanthropists, business leaders and corporate organisations to invest in establishing fire stations across the country, as the authorities seek to strengthen emergency response capability. The call was made by the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olumode...
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...