22 Jul South Africa’s security sector is in crisis – reform must start now
As the dust settles on insurrection, government must acknowledge the urgent need to repurpose a failing security system. The attempted insurrection of the past week affirms the extent to which South Africa suffers from debilitating political, social and economic pathologies. With high unemployment, inequality, poverty, xenophobia...
28 Apr Angola set to become one of Africa’s largest defence spenders
Following years of decline driven by economic recession, the Angolan defence budget is now set to increase in the coming half-decade from $0.9bn in 2021 to $1.9bn in 2026, registering a healthy CAGR of 3.2% and keeping Angola as one of the largest defence spenders...
30 Mar Health security crisis deepens as Africa waits for vaccine shipments
The head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against a “vaccine war” among nations amid renewed fears vaccine shipments to the Africa continent face delays, say reports in the Associated Press. John Nkengasong said in a briefing Thursday that he “truly feels...
25 Feb Digital Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Infor announces responsAbility Renewable Energy Holding (rAREH) has begun its digital transformation journey with Infor Gold partner TouchstoneEnergy. rAREH has selected Infor SunSystems financial management system as its replacement accounting system to support the continuing growth of its business in Sub-Saharan Africa. rAREH invests in developing,...
18 Feb Say hello to contactless Access Control
Pioneers in digitised access control solutions, ATG Digital has launched an astounding "COVID Assist" service comprising contactless visitor sign-in and employee screening. Ariel Flax, Head of Sales of ATG Digital: "Tracking and tracing protocols have placed added pressure on businesses that were trying to increase security...
15 Feb Eagle Eye Networks bring Cloud Video Surveillance to the Middle East and Africa
Cloud Video Surveillance leaders Eagle Eye Networks have expanded in the Middle East and Africa, with industry veterans Hadi Rayess and Mike Matar have joining in Dubai and are looking for resellers as the video surveillance industry is transforming quickly to cloud. How it all Started There...