Condra clinches order to supply three cranes for Namakwa Sands project

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 

MDPMI provisional report to be released in early part of 2025

The Competition Commission aims to publish the provisional report of its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) early in 2025. This follows an extension of the initial publication... 

Analogue switch-off now set for March 31

The final switch-off date for South Africa’s analogue frequencies has now been set for the end of March. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ (DCDT’s) three-month extension... 

First module of Hammanskraal water project completed

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the City of Tshwane (CoT) metropolitan municipality and the Magalies Water Board are advancing the long-awaited Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment... 

Sanlam installs water storage tanks in schools

Financial services company Sanlam has installed water storage tanks at Rebongwe Primary School in Meadowlands East, Soweto, as part of its Kas’lam community programme. The programme directly... 

Vodacom Group, partners to upskill 1m young people in eight African countries

Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations to equip one-million young people across eight African countries with digital... 

Independent reports highlight decline in water systems, wastewater treatment plants

Nongovernmental organisation AfriForum’s latest independent Blue Drop and Green Drop reports have highlighted a regression in South Africa’s water systems, particularly wastewater treatment works.... 

Huawei showcases all-optical smart home

Information and communication technology group Huawei has launched an intelligent home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, in the Western Cape. The All-Optical Intelligent home, powered by Huawei’s... 

5G remains fastest-growing subscription type in Africa

As mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa grow at 4% a year, increasing from 950-million in 2023 to 1.2-billion by 2030, the November 2024 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts that... 

Tech, collaboration key to solving sanitation challenges

Enhanced collaboration between government, the private sector and civil society, along with the deployment of technological innovations, will help address the sanitation-related challenges... 

Wastewater treatment works polluting Gauteng’s water courses

Wastewater treatment plants are the main polluters of Gauteng’s water courses, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, noting that the state of municipalities’ wastewater... 

Gauteng water crisis won’t be solved without infrastructure and demand interventions

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 

Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape Town-based company

Cape Town-based BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture its first 30-m-span overhead crane as part of  an order for six cranes for boatbuilder and catamarans manufacturer Robertson and Caine. The... 

Vicious cycle of municipal debt to water boards calls for comprehensive, urgent measures – Minister

Decisive action is required to break the "vicious cycles" plaguing municipalities and the water sector at large as municipal debt to water boards continues to rise, Cooperative Governance and... 

Huawei Cloud aims to propel digital transformation in SA

Huawei Cloud aims to accelerate digital transformation for local industries over the next five years to support the implementation of South Africa's National Digital and Cloud Policy and drive... 

Africa’s mobile network operators seek renewable energy for connectivity

As Africa embraces the digital age, and demand for robust, reliable digital connectivity rapidly increases, the continent’s energy challenges are negatively affecting mobile network operators and... 

Repair work starts on Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel

Progress is being made on the maintenance and repair of the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel, which was shut down more than a month ago to undertake the critical work that will ensure the... 

Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry GDP forecast to top $170bn by 2030

The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry is projected to reach $170-billion by 2030, provided key connectivity barriers are addressed, with opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G... 

Vodacom, Circular Energy tackle ewaste in SA

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (ewaste) from... 

Octotel highest-rated fibre network operator

Octotel has displaced Metrofibre as the highest-rated network among the top eight fibre network operators (FNO), according to Internet industry representative body ISPA’s latest FNO perception... 

Engineering group completes two major bespoke projects for international mining client

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 

Survey probes how online platforms influence news consumption in South Africa

With the imminent release of the provisional report on the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI), the Competition Commission has revealed the results of a survey that investigated how... 

Locally built EVs launch new mobile storefront for African telcos

Stellenbosch-based electric vehicle (EV) company MellowVans has partnered with Itemate Solutions to launch a new mobile store solution for African telecommunications companies, developed... 

Municipalities urged to take urgent action on pollution

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging municipalities to step up efforts to resolve pollution of South Africa’s rivers. Municipalities that are discharging raw sewerage into water... 

Digital solutions service to mitigate auto-sector challenges launched

A new digital solution service has been launched with the aim of mitigating some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for years, including fraud, high costs and deteriorating... 

South Africa needs to get the basics right to leverage power of AI, says Malatsi

To truly leverage “every power” that lies within artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in South Africa, there is a need to get the basics right. This includes removing the barriers of entry for... 

New digital solution launched to improve Gauteng’s project delivery efficiency

Gauteng has a new digital infrastructure ecosystem ready to support infrastructure development across the province and address the challenges faced in deploying quality construction projects on... 

Huawei unveils range of industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions

Global information and communication technology (ICT) group Huawei has unveiled a series of industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions and flagship products. At its Industrial... 

MTN redefines future of manufacturing

MTN Business has positioned itself to transform the manufacturing sector, leveraging its various technologies, vast partnerships, established solutions and initiatives throughout South Africa to... 

Renewable-energy solution provider for Limpopo water infrastructure development programme named

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 

New forum takes the plunge to clean up years-long pollution in the Vaal river

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has launched a new forum aimed at mitigating the years-long pollution impacting the Vaal river’s water quality. Providing high-level guidance, the Vaal... 

Vodacom South Africa introduces cloud-based handset

Vodacom South Africa has unveiled a new cloud-based phone in an effort to reduce the cost of smartphone access across South Africa and accelerate the migration of customers from legacy networks to... 

Africa’s fintech sector flourishes in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Africa’s fintech industry has transformed since the Covid-19 pandemic, experiencing “remarkable” growth characterised by rapid expansion, increased investment and a significant shift towards... 

SPS selected to provide renewable-energy solution for significant Limpopo water supply project

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 

Gauteng Treasury to tackle financial shortfall with accelerated revenue enhancement

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) is working to prevent potential bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 

Vodacom Business teams up with local govts to make South African cities smarter

Vodacom Business has partnered with local governments to provide technology solutions that help make South African cities smarter as it digitalises critical enterprise sectors. The partnership... 

South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy

South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy... 

AI projected to contribute $19.9-trillion to global economy by 2030

Businesses’ investment in artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging its use in existing operations to deliver better products and services, is expected to have a cumulative global economic impact of... 

Condra to supply new cranes, refurbish others at new steel premises

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing three new cranes and refurbishing 14 others as certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate supplier Special Steels moves to bigger premises.... 

Coca-Cola, bottling partners to invest $25m in water initiatives in Africa

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC – plan to invest nearly $25-million to...