Information Security

African financial institutions 'still vulnerable' to IT security threats

Financial institutions in East and Central Africa remain susceptible to major losses due to ongoing IT security threats, according to one of Tanzanias leading industry experts

Mauritius agrees to offer Ugandans ICT jobs

Ugandan ICT professionals are set to be offered jobs by the government of Mauritius as part of a drive to strengthen relations between the two countries

Ethiopia eases fear of ‘Skype ban’

Image source: Michaela Kobyakov.

The Ethiopian government has not banned voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) services such as Skype, contrary to recent reports

Kenya to install new cyber crime monitoring device

Kenya has prepared itself to fight cyber crime in a stricter way than ever before by introducing a new internet monitoring device

IFSEC SA 2012: Tackling the security industry’s challenges

South Africas rapidly changing security industry will form the focus of IFSEC South Africa 2012

Bridgestone to acquire OTRACO OTR Tyre Management Solutions

The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

AFC partners with AD Ports to help develop advanced trade hubs across the continent

The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)

Volvo helps South African customers go electric with launch of new trucks

Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)

Kocho expands into South Africa

The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Afreximbank and Thelo DB sign MoU for railway development

According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Africa’s potential as a leading supplier of high-quality carbon credits

Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)