Gallagher Security to bring Command the Future to KwaZulu-Natal
02 February 2026
Gallagher Security is set to boost the African security market with its upcoming Command the Future KwaZulu-Natal showcase, an immersive event with a focus on fostering education, sharing industry insights, and driving collaboration across the African security sector.
To be held the Premier Hotel Umhlanga on Thursday 19 February, Morne Grobler, Gallagher Security General Manager – Africa, says this full-day experience will give customers, consultants, and Channel Partners the opportunity to see Gallagher’s scalable solutions and new technology in action.
Find out more Cameroon's cyber defense strengthened with over $1.3 million investment
26 January 2026
Cameroon's national Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), part of the National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), has bolstered its cybersecurity defenses amid a surge in cyber incidents across the country.
The new equipment and software, valued at over $1.3 million, were officially commissioned in Yaoundé on January 20, under a World Bank-funded initiative—the Project for the Acceleration of Transformation of Cameroon.
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Competition Commission approves Stanlib’s proposed acquisition of Cassava Africa Data Centres
23 January 2026
The Competition Commission has recommended that Stanlib’s proposed acquisition of Cassava Africa Data Centres be approved unconditionally. In a statement issued Thursday, the Commission indicated that the transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any relevant market, and it does not raise significant public interest concerns.
This positive recommendation greatly enhances the prospects that the Competition Tribunal will approve the deal, paving the way for Stanlib’s acquisition of Africa Data Centres (ADC). Currently, ADC operates seven data centre facilities across Africa, serving over 400 enterprise and hyperscale customers. Its flagship facility, the Samrand Data Centre in Johannesburg, is widely regarded as Africa’s premier data centre.
Find out more Benue State launches massive digital skills training program
22 January 2026
The Nigerian state of Benue has announced the rollout of a large-scale digital skills training initiative aimed at empowering youth and enhancing local digital capabilities.
Through a social media post, the government revealed its goal to train approximately 23,000 young people every two years, as part of its broader strategy to develop a skilled digital workforce.
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