Ghana

Coastal and Maritime Surveillance Africa 2017

The main challenge facing African maritime security is maritime domain awareness. A shortage of vessels, surveillance technologies and information sharing has led to African waters having numerous security challenges, such as illegal fishing, piracy, oil theft, smuggling and a host of other issues. Join us at the Coastal and Maritime Surveillance Africa conference and defence […]

Electoral Commission Of Ghana Upgrades Biometric Verification Machines

Posted by dtaitano April 14, 2014 6:25 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: biometric, Election, Ghana.

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says it has successfully upgraded the Biometric Verification Machines used in the 2012 general elections to prevent them from shutting down unexpectedly. EC director of training Augustine Okrah recently spoke about the upgrade of the machines at the Regional Consultative Forum on the Public Elections Regulations (C.I.75), explaining that “once […]

How An Innovative Control Room Can Help Secure The Budding Cannabis Market

It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is growing. Numerous states across the United States, from California to Maine, have legalized recreational cannabis, with 33 total states allowing cannabis for medicinal uses. And it’s not just the United States that’s seeing this trend: Canada’s official legalization of recreational cannabis took effect last October. This growth is leading to incredible opportunities in the industry, with the global market valued at $10.3 billion in 2018 and projected to reach $39.4 billion by 2023. This market opportunity expands far beyond the companies that directly deal with the cannabis plant, with numerous adjacent businesses on track to experience benefits.