Fingo Africa partnered with Flagright to embed state-of-the-art Anti-Money Laundering and fraud prevention capabilities into its core systems. As the inaugural Neobank in Kenya, Fingo Africa recognised the need for robust financial crime prevention and seamless real-time transaction monitoring. The partnership with Flagright has set new benchmarks...
Tech entrepreneur and security expert, Chukwudi Ezenwa, announced that his tech company, Tech Guard, is set to transform Africa’s security sector with its advanced technological solutions. Ezenwa, who is also the chairman of GSS Security, a prominent private security firm in Nigeria, highlighted that his company...
Finnovex Saudi Arabia 2024 is an upcoming event that will take place on May 21-22, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event aims to promote innovation in the financial sector under the theme "Fulfilling Vision 2030 - Kingdom Banking’s Pinnacle - Transforming Finance for a Thriving...
The ASIS Foundation has announced its findings of a comprehensive research endeavour led by researchers Ishmael Bhila, Peter Lee, and Alison Wakefield, shedding light on the landscape of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within security contexts. The report, titled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks & Opportunities," serves as a...
Ajax Systems recently announced its win at the Security Awards 2024, organised by Corporate Vision. The company has been named the "Best Smart Home Security Equipment Manufacturer 2024," solidifying its position as a leading company in the industry. The Security Awards is a prestigious program that aims...
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has recently released the results of its 2023 LexisNexis® True Cost of Fraud™ Study, which focuses on the EMEA region. According to the study, businesses in Africa now face a cost of fraud that is 3.90 times the face value lost in fraudulent...
IDEMIA Smart Identity renewed its pledge to Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by enforcing an upgrade of the entire biometric identification system, which will accommodate 250 million records. This project, supported by the World Bank through its ID4D initiative, will ensure that each resident’s identity...
The United States Institute of Peace recently convened a senior study group to delve into Africa's role in diversifying U.S. critical mineral supply chains and fostering economic development and security on the continent. Drawing on meetings and expert interviews, the study group crafted recommendations for the...
In recent months, the Red Sea has become a battleground for nonstate actors, threatening African maritime security and global trade routes. According to the Africa Center, The Houthi militia's actions from Yemen have led to 133 reported incidents since November 2023, including missile strikes on vessels...
Noor Al-Sulaiti has been appointed by Google Cloud as the head of security business development and government relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. In her role, Al-Sulaiti will be responsible for expanding Google's security presence in the region. She will develop partnerships with public...