In light of the recent recall of certain portable power station models due to the risk of overheating and explosion, Uniross has emphasised the importance of safety and quality in selecting a product using a lithium battery.

South Africans looking to mitigate the impact of load shedding by installing a solar system for their home must do so through an accredited installer or electrician to avoid insurance claims being rejected.

With advances in battery technology, lithium batteries now include a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor the battery and shut it down should there be a risk of a failure or overheating.

A local security company has solved the problem of receiving false alarms during loadshedding by replacing its customers’ 12 V lead batteries with lithium batteries.

Spectrum Communications has announced the latest addition to its range of Paradox Security Systems, the Omnia wireless system.    Using the latest in RF technology, Omnia's encrypted wireless communication ...

SMART Security Solutions spoke with Check Point's Hendrik de Bruin about the report, the risks African organisations face, and some mitigation measures.

Modern fire protection systems are no longer just stand-alone panels that make a noise when a detector senses smoke. Many are now connected to building control systems, IoT devices and centralised management platforms. With that connectivity comes new risk.

Entries are now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). This year, the awards are open to a broader range of countries in southern Africa than ever before.

When human resources becomes a risk factor. Andre du Venage examines why your CCTV security and other technology risks are covered, but human resources are often overlooked.