Renewables a top priority for Gauteng provincial govt

One of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development’s key strategies for the next year is to “reform the energy sector through a focus on alternative energy to support the growth of a new sector... 

Big solar installation epitomises Sun City’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 

Water infrastructure investment to be prioritised over duration of seventh administration

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will prioritise much-needed investment into water infrastructure over the duration of South Africa’s seventh administration. As the department works... 

New partnership aims to tackle growing e-waste challenge through education, raising awareness among children

In an effort to mitigate growing electronic waste (e-waste) across South Africa, Cartoon Network Africa and registered producer responsibility organisation E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) have... 

Construction materials group looks forward as it reaches 90-year legacy

As construction materials group AfriSam celebrates a legacy of 90 years, the group plans to continue innovating, reduce its carbon emissions and improve sustainability, boost skills, and drive... 

Condra subsidiary clinches six-crane order from steel distributor

Crane manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture six overhead cranes for steel distributor D&E Group for installation in new warehouses in Cape Town and George. The warehouses are being... 

Steady integration of AI into business operations ongoing in South Africa

As artificial intelligence in its various forms becomes increasingly integrated into business operations in many sectors across South Africa, there is a need for companies not already embracing the... 

New Minister commits to continuing water-sector reforms initiated by predecessor

Newly appointed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has affirmed that the various reforms and improvements initiated by her predecessor Senzo Mchunu, who is now Police Minister, will be... 

Huawei to train additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

Information and communication technology (ICT) group Huawei aims to train another 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa in ICT skills over the next three years. This followed the company’s training... 

DWS promises minimal disruption as six-month maintenance closure of Lesotho Highlands tunnel nears

As the imminent six-month closure for scheduled maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel draws closer, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) assures that it is ready and that all... 

Invasive plant purge at Vaal pays off

The volume of water lettuce and water hyacinth across the Vaal River Barrage reservoir has reduced markedly over the past few months as removal efforts continue. According to Rand Water, water... 

Joburg water challenges indicative of broader issues

The recent water challenges experienced in Johannesburg are indicative of the broader issues that many cities could face if infrastructure remains unmaintained, says Frost & Sullivan consultant Yaa... 

Three-way company cooperation wins crane order

South African agricultural machinery manufacturer Rovic is modifying its shopfloor workflow to reduce component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the rate of production. As the... 

MTN South Africa, Huawei sign MoU on Net5.5G

Telecommunications company MTN South Africa and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei are joining forces to promote the large-scale... 

Vodacom deploys mobile radio equipment to bolster network resilience in Egypt

Vodacom Group has deployed a triple-band mobile radio unit that will enable Vodafone Egypt to reduce the cost and speed of its 4G and 5G network deployment, energy consumption and tower load. The... 

LHWP II’s Senqu Bridge progressing steadily

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II passed a significant milestone in May, following the casting of the first deck segment on the Northern abutment of the Senqu bridge. Work on the... 

MTN Business to digitise 257 municipalities

Telecommunications firm MTN Business has secured a three-year contract to implement smart electricity and water technology across South Africa’s 257 municipalities. The RT29 transversal contract,... 

Mastercard, AfDB launch new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in Africa

Global technology company Mastercard and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a new alliance to extend digital access to critical services for 100-million individuals and businesses in... 

Tunnel-boring machines for Polihali transfer tunnel inspected ahead of delivery to Lesotho

The tunnel-boring machines specifically designed and manufactured to excavate the Lesotho Highlands Water Project’s (LHWP’s) 38 km transfer tunnel from Polihali to Katse will soon be making their... 

Rosond inks JV with Saudi Arabia’s Bin Harkil

South African exploration and drilling solutions provider Rosond and Bin Harkil Saudi Arabia have established a new joint venture (JV) company, Rosond Arabia, poised to become a leader in the... 

More South African households getting connected to the Internet

As access to mobile phones continue to surge, many more South Africans are becoming connected to the Internet, according to the latest statistics released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). The... 

New spectrum policy aims to sunset 2G and 3G networks by end of 2027

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is aiming to start the sunsetting of older-generation telecommunications networks from next year. In accordance with the... 

Water access improves since 2002, but latest data shows regression over the past two years

While access to drinking water has improved over the past two decades, recent Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) data shows that there has been a regression over the past two years. In its annual... 

Microsoft commits R1.3bn investment to support small businesses, black industrialists

Technology company Microsoft and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have entered into an empowerment agreement to unlock programmes to support skills and capability... 

MTN Group calls for harmonised regulations in Africa to accelerate digital investment

The acceleration of digital investment across Africa could be boosted by harmonising regulations, and MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita is urging governments to consider this. Harmonised and... 

Bill creating water infrastructure agency heads for President’s desk

Following the adoption of the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is preparing to submit it to President Cyril Ramaphosa for... 

AI-powered fintech solutions changing the way people in Africa transact

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to propel the financial technology (fintech) industry into a new era of financial inclusion, and Africa is already developing innovative solutions... 

South African online retail shows considerable growth

South Africa’s online retail sector is on track to reach the R100-billion mark by 2026, with online retail having experienced significant growth in 2023. The local online retail sector surged to... 

German company optimistic on Southern African expansion

German original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE is bringing products, solutions and technologies, along with support, training and skilled information, closer to its clients in the... 

South African organisations embracing GenAI as a catalyst for innovation

A new study, undertaken by independent technology research firm World Wide Worx in conjunction with Dell Technologies and Intel, has found that many large South African firms are starting to... 

Condra clinches second maintenance crane order from Sappi’s Saiccor Mill

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing a second maintenance crane for turbine maintenance duty at Sappi’s Saiccor Mill, in Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal. This followed an order last year, and... 

Vaal Water Lettuce invasion signifies need to weed out water pollution

The Vaal Barrage is now home to an invasive plant species that has had significant negative economic and environmental consequences for the region, and its rapid spread will not slow down without... 

Vodacom maintains South African capex at more than R11bn a year

Telecommunications giant Vodacom Group continues to spend upwards of R11-billion in capital expenditure (capex) in South Africa as it works to capture the market and transition to a technology... 

Fortinet on track to train 1m cybersecurity specialists

Global cybersecurity solutions company Fortinet has reached 43% of its five-year ambitions of training one-million people in cybersecurity by 2026. According to the group’s 2023 Sustainability... 

MTN achieves 98% network availability in Limpopo province

As telecommunications giant MTN South Africa accelerates its nationwide modernisation programme, the company has achieved a record 98.33% daily network availability in Limpopo. The 2024 resilience... 

Spending on telecoms services forecast to decelerate this year

While global spending on telecommunications and pay television (TV) services increased during 2023, growth started slowing in the second half of the year, with expectations that it will slow... 

Hypervine launches satellite survey service

Satellite imagery and data analytics specialist and greentech business Hypervine has launched a new unlimited satellite surveys service. The Glasgow-headquartered group aims to provide... 

High cellphone penetration rate positions continent to leverage 4IR technologies

Africa has an advantage when leveraging ever-developing Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to overcome the deficits created by a lack of infrastructure and geographical distances: its... 

Company sets sights on agriculture sector

SEW-EURODRIVE’s complete gear solution for centre pivot irrigation systems for the farming sector is attracting significant interest after its launch in South Africa earlier this year. The... 

Need to reduce electricity use overlooked in efforts to mitigate water challenges

A crucial missing element in current water management strategies is reducing electricity consumption, says CBI-electric: low voltage engineering executive Dr Andrew Dickson. Discussing...