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Africa: Berg Winds in South Africa – the Winter Weather Pattern That Increases Wildfire Risks

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago010 mins

Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods of enhanced fire danger. Mid-July is typically a high risk period. He…

SA CISOs see ‘marginal’ budget increases amid rising threats

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

Herman Young, group CISO of Investec; Ritasha Kalidas, group head of cyber security at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; and TV personality Leanne Manas. South African chief security information officers (CISOs) have seen “marginal” increases to their budgets in the past year. This is one of the biggest takeaways from the preliminary results of the 2025 edition…