Africa: Closed Doors at COP FCTC – Public Trust at Risk

Africa: Closed Doors at COP FCTC – Public Trust at Risk

As the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) on the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) convenes in Geneva, critics warn that secretive proceedings are eroding public trust in global tobacco policy. Most sessions are closed to independent scientists, journalists, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocates, and anyone suspected of having links with…

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Geopolitical turmoil opens doors for rampant cyber crime

Geopolitical turmoil opens doors for rampant cyber crime

Dr Bianca Lins Cyber criminals are taking advantage of geopolitical turmoil to launch more sophisticated attacks, testing the resolve of organisations and the strength of their defence systems. This is one of several themes that was discussed at the ITWeb Security Summit 2025, hosted in Sandton, Johannesburg, recently. On the sidelines of the summit, over…

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