Nairobi has announced it is set to open its first disaster communication centre to enable it respond rapidly to emergencies including fire. The centre will be the focal point for coordinating the response to emergencies and disasters within Nairobi. The centre will become the dedicated hotspot for...
Two people have been killed and another person injured in a shooting in the Johannesburg CBD. The injured person is thought to be a 50 year old security guard. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with investigations ongoing. Journalist Ross Campbell for ER24 was one of...
South Africa's National Assembly is considering a special bill to help fund the repair work needed for the Parliament refurbishment works. The Special Appropriation Bill is hoped to garner enough funds to repair the damage caused when the Parliament buildings were set on fire in January...
South Africa's AVeS Cyber Security has become the first certified trainer in Africa for Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS). This added security technology in AVeS' portfolio will allow the company to support SMEs and enterprises with game-changing cyber security awareness skills to help them make more...
Global cybersecurity firm Resecurity has introduced their technologies and securities to support law enforcement in South Africa. At the the inaugural Cyber Intelligence Africa 2022 in Johannesburg, rsecurity presented their expertise in preventing, detecting and prosecuting cybercrime. According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), cybercrime...
Kenya is to host one of the two giant data centres in Africa that is being implemented to improve Internet speeds and make it harder for cyber attackers. The new data centres will have multiple servers with a high bandwidth to support spikes in traffic and...
UAE-based Tech First Gulf (TFG) has announced its commitment to East Africa with its East Africa Roadshow, which will spotlight partners’ and customers’ journeys to success. Taking place from 1st to 10th March 2022, the event will hold live workshops across four countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia...
South Africa has been identified as one of the top 10 countries to have the most cybercrime in the world. Among the countries hardest hit by cybercrime are the UK, which ranks first, followed by the US, Canada, and Belgium. France, Germany, Mexico, and India also...
AURA, a South African security force, has revealed crucial anti-hijacking tips to try and help the public keep safe. Hijacking remains a common reality in South Africa. Data from the national police commissioner for Q3 in 2021 showed a total of 4,973 hijackings were reported; an...
The IFSEC Global awards are open and calling for nominations for influencers within the security and fire sectors. It's the opportunity to nominate some of the leading individuals in the security and fire safety sectors and recognise their hard work and talent. Nominations are welcomed from...