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Combatting Illegal Mining with CiiMS: Strengthening Security and Intelligence Across Africa’s Mining Sector
Illegal mining has shifted from informal survival mining into a sophisticated criminal economy that spans South Africa and the wider continent. This article unpacks the Zama Zamas, Galamsey and other networks driving the crisis—and shows how CiiMS and Signal Tower give mines the intelligence, reporting and real-time monitoring needed to fight back.
Nov 25, 2025


How to Choose Risk Management Software for Your Industry
Discover 4 principles for choosing risk management software. Learn how CiiMS Risk adapts, scales, and delivers real-time visibility across industries.
Sep 10, 2025


Whistleblowing Protection: Are Whistleblowers In South Africa Afforded Adequate Protection by Legislation?
In 2021, the assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran shed a harsh light on the risks associated with “speaking up” in South...
Jul 21, 2025


Online Intelligence's Key Role in Project Big-Bang: How Data Analytics Helped Reduce ATM Bombings by 30%
Banking on Data: ATM Bombings Drop 30% In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, Online Intelligence played a pivotal role in Project...
Mar 19, 2025


Helping Build Safer Communities - Reporting Gender-Based Violence with CiiMS ReportIT
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honour the strength and resilience of women and confront the ongoing crisis of gender‑based violence. Discover how Online Intelligence, in collaboration with UCT, developed the CiiMS ReportIT platform to support survivors, improve reporting, and build safer communities.
Aug 1, 2024
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