Nordex internship programme closing the wind energy skills gap

Two years after its inaugural launch, Nordex Energy South Africa’s Internship Programme continues to build a pipeline of skilled technicians to service and manage wind farms. To date, 14 young... 

Vodacom Southern Gauteng investing R660m in network

Telecommunications group Vodacom’s Southern Gauteng region is investing more than R660-million into network infrastructure as it continues to expand coverage and drive digital inclusion in one of... 

Vodacom Limpopo investing R500m in network infrastructure to fast-track digital inclusion

Telecommunications group Vodacom Limpopo is investing more than R500-million in network infrastructure into the region for the current 2026 financial year. This major investment builds on last... 

Nokia, fibertime accelerate roll-out of fibre broadband access

Nokia and fibertime have partnered to expand fibre broadband access in South Africa’s underserved communities. This comes as fibertime broadens its footprint to include an additional 400 000 homes... 

R390m facelift brings 46-year-old Sun City Hotel into the modern era

Sun International’s Sun City Resort, in the North West, has relaunched its Sun City Hotel, marking a new era for the resort as it works to revive its former glory and “reimagine” the iconic... 

National Treasury launches data exchange pillar of South Africa’s digital transformation roadmap

The National Treasury has launched the MzansiXchange pilot, the data exchange pillar of South Africa’s Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government, which was officially unveiled in May.... 

Canadian, Australian firms order cranes from South African manufacturer

South African crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received multiple orders from consulting firms in Canada and Australia to manufacture cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment for mine... 

Construction of LHWP’s Senqu Bridge enters final lap

Construction of the Senqu bridge, a part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), is nearing completion, ensuring the connection of communities across the Polihali reservoir. Once the... 

Seacom launches new subsea cable system

Digital infrastructure group Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0, a subsea cable system across the Indian Ocean Basin, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and southern Europe. The company, in 2009,... 

Seacom, Sentech partner to boost tech SMME growth

Digital infrastructure and services provider Seacom and broadcast and digital services company Sentech have teamed up to provide targeted support for small, medium-sized and microenterprises... 

BBI, Huawei launch intelligent transmission backbone to boost connectivity

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

Valterra Platinum already exploring Mogalakwena’s underground potential

In the wake of separating its assets from former parent company Anglo American, platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Valterra Platinum is setting the stage to further develop one of its most... 

Wits launches research centre to tackle South Africa’s water challenges

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 

Mogale tailings retreatment facility marks one year

Nearly a year after commissioning, Pan African’s Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, in Mogale City, looks back on the success of the project, which has been critical to local community... 

Technology can turn South Africa’s water leaks into revenue streams

Technology and collaboration is key to solving one of South Africa’s most pressing water challenges: the loss of nearly half the country’s clean treated water. South Africa’s national nonrevenue... 

Valterra Platinum already exploring Mogalakwena’s underground potential

In the wake of separating its assets from former parent company Anglo American, platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Valterra Platinum is setting the stage to further develop one of its most... 

Paratus Group expands operations into East Africa

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion programme into East Africa, with newly licensed operations established in Kenya, Rwanda,... 

Collaboration a step in the right direction, but municipalities remain the weakest link in the water value chain

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called for complete structural reform within the local government sector to ensure improved water and sanitation services provision.... 

Kredo Mobility bridges data gaps in used-car damage records

Kredo Mobility is taking a step to assist motorists in making more informed decisions when buying previously used vehicles that have potentially been accident damaged and misclassified. South... 

Google continues significant investments into subsea cable connectivity, training across Africa

Google has announced a series of investments aimed at building Africa’s digital future, including a new subsea cable connectivity hub in South Africa, $9-million in new funding for African... 

Water resource rehabilitation guidelines out for public input

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on interested stakeholders to provide input and comment on the draft ‘Rehabilitation Management Guidelines (RMG) for Water Resources’, which... 

Ride-hailing meets job-hunting in Uber-Harambee youth push

E-hailing service Uber and not-for-profit social enterprise Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator have entered into a strategic partnership to tackle South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate.... 

Vodacom plans over R435m network investment in North West, Tshwane

Telecommunications group Vodacom plans to invest more than R435-million during the 2025/26 financial year to boost network capacity in its Northern Gauteng Area, which spans the North West province... 

Pan African's MTR celebrates a year of operation

Nearly a year after commissioning, Pan African Resources’ Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, in Mogale City, is looking back on the success of the project, which has been critical to... 

Vodacom investing over R800m to accelerate network expansion in three provinces

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing more than R800-million across three South African provinces to accelerate network infrastructure and coverage expansion, enhance capacity and... 

Vodacomʼs virtual wheeling solution goes live in S Africa

Telecommunications group Vodacom has fully operationalised virtual wheeling, marking a major milestone through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer (IPP) SOLA Group. The... 

Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 

Condra portal cranes head to FL Smidth sites in Ghana, Saudi Arabia

As mining engineering company FL Smidth (FLS) decommissions a 10 t Condra portal crane in Mozambique for reuse in a company workshop in Ghana, crane manufacturer Condra Cranes Johannesburg has... 

South African battery innovator secures safety certification for underground mining use

South Africa-based battery design and manufacturing company Mega Titan Power’s new vehicle starting battery technology has been certified by certification and test laboratory accreditation body... 

Water infrastructure needs skilled hands – Wisa CEO

South Africa’s water sector investment needs to be equally matched by investment in skills and professionalisation – both within the water sector and among its external support partners, says Water... 

R5-a-day model bringing high-speed Internet to thousands of underserved homes

Fibertime aims to transform Internet access in township communities by rolling out fibre-to-the-home at just R5 a day, making reliable, high-speed connectivity affordable for the first time.... 

Vodacom makes native voice call on 5G

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has successfully made a native voice call on 5G, also known as Voice-over-New-Radio (VoNR), marking a major milestone in the evolution of mobile... 

AI changing jobs, not replacing them

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, not replacing jobs, according to a new report. The Collective X report, ‘Decoding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Demand... 

Business-as-usual won’t solve water challenges – Mahlobo

South Africa’s water scarcity demands urgent action and cannot be treated as ‘business as usual’, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, calling for bold innovation, cross-border... 

New council launched to scale global water investments

As part of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative, a new water investment council has been launched to drive water investments at the highest levels of global diplomacy. The Global Outlook Council... 

Giyani’s water thirst to be quenched by end-September

The Giyani Water Intervention Programme, in Limpopo province’s Mopani district, is expected to be completed before the end of September 2025. Currently 90.23% complete, the long-delayed Giyani... 

MTN MoMo launches rent-to-own smartphone solution

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) South Africa has launched a rent-to-own smartphone solution, unlocking access for the unbanked and underserved to own a 4G or 5G smartphone from as little as R10 a day.... 

Vodacom injecting R620m into Mpumalanga network

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing R620-million in its Mpumalanga network during the 2025/26 financial year, building on the more than R400-million spent in the previous year. Vodacom... 

Valterra Platinum simplified, streamlined as a significant Southern African mining company

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining group Valterra Platinum holds much promise, mining operations executive head Willie Theron says, affirming the significance of the newly separated group as a... 

New Wits School of Mining head eyes top-ten spot in global ranking

Following his appointment in February as the head of the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Mining Engineering, Dr Paseka Leeuw has set out his ambitions for one of the world’s largest...