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...
A report by security company Chainalysis has found that cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021. This was a 30% increase year on year compared to 2020. The latest figure makes up a significant fee of the $33 billion worth of funds cybercriminals have...
Ghana is aiming to push itself to take the lead spot as the most cyber secure country in Africa. Currently, it sits in third position. If Ghana succeeds, the move is expected to help open more doors and encourage investments in the digital space and improve...
A recent report on Africa's cybersecurity awareness has found the continent's measures to be 'lacking'. The report from leading security awareness platform KnowBe4 has revealed many organisations and individuals in Africa have continuously fallen prey to scams and attacks. The attacks range from social engineering to...
Experts across Europe have called for a new approach to develop and support security and defence within Africa. The focus comes as France and its European allies announced plans to withdraw their forces from the West African State of Mali. France and French-led troops have been in Mali...
Firefighters have fought to contain a raging fire in Table View after strong winds fanned the flames, threatening homes and animals in the residential area. The blaze broke out under Blaauwberg Road bridge in Table View on Wednesday 16th February and Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue...
