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Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. This smart facility boasts advanced technologies...
KZN estate sets standard in sustainable water management
Simbithi Eco-Estate, a 430 ha residential community in KwaZulu-Natal, has been integrating sustainable water management practices into its everyday operations. The estate’s forward-thinking water...
MTN launches revamped mobile application
Following the launch of the MTN App in 2019 and its refresh in 2022, telecommunications group MTN has now unveiled the next-generation version of the application. The new MTN App offers introduces...
Manufacturers urged to embrace technological advances to be competitive, future-ready
The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must...
Rhodes University taps research power for long-term water supply
Rhodes University is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal water supply and ensure long-term water security on its campus in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape. As...
R35m bulk water project brings relief to Eastern Cape community
The R35-million Kirkwood bulk water project, in the Eastern Cape, has been completed, offering some relief from the area’s long-standing water shortages. Construction began in July 2023 and was...
Telcables continues African expansion
Angola Cables’ connectivity division, Telcables, continues to expand its network capabilities as digital demand grows across Africa. Recent investments in data centre infrastructure and...
MTN powers, connects 94 Orange Farm households
Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has launched the Orange Farm microgrid project, an initiative that connects 94 households in the township’s Tjovitso section to the Internet, while...
Resettlement programme under way as LHWP Phase II progresses
As construction of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) progresses, several socioeconomic programmes are under way to mitigate the impact of the physical and economic...
Company continues AI, automation drive
As industries increasingly embrace industrial automation and artificial intelligence, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is well-positioned to support its clients with a suite...
MTN MoMo reaches 13-million users in SA
Telecommunications giant MTN Group’s Mobile Money (MoMo) has reached the milestone of 13-million registered customers in South Africa as it continues to expand financial accessibility. MTN...
DWS wraps water infrastructure grants consultations
The public consultations for the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) proposed Water and Sanitation Services Infrastructure Grants Management Policy (WSSIGM) have now been concluded. The...
South Africa’s telecoms growth boosted by fibre subscriptions, expanding network coverage
South Africa’s telecommunications sector experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and significant advancements in...
New platform to support water management
Telecommunications group Vodacom Business, in partnership with Mezzanine, has launched a new platform designed to deliver, support and maintain critical water services for suppliers, municipalities...
Summit adopts resolutions to reverse South Africa’s water-sector decline
Several resolutions emerged from the National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held from March 27 to 28, to reverse the significant deterioration in South Africa’s water sector over the past few years....
Weevils released into Crocodile river to fight another invasive alien aquatic plant
As the invasive hyacinth starts to retreat from the Hartbeepoort dam after years of biological mitigation, a new invasive species has emerged to essentially fill the gap, taking advantage of the...
Vodacom Business aims to boost public safety through IoT-enabled asset management
Vodacom Business aims to enhance public safety through its Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which streamlines and digitises record-keeping, while providing real-time insights into the status,...
LHWP II feeder roads, bridges contract awarded
Design work on the feeder roads and bridges for the second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has started, with construction work set to start towards the end of 2026. This followed...
Intergovernmental cooperation continues as Gauteng grapples with water supply challenges
South Africa has elevated water to the top of its agenda, with the three spheres of government having agreed to, and implementing, a range of measures to mitigate the country’s pressing water...
MTN, Ghana ink AI, coding and digital skills agreement
Telecommunications giant MTN Group and the government of Ghana have signed a landmark agreement that will equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence (AI), coding and digital skills. The...
Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides...
Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water...
LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced...
Honor eyes transition to AI device ecosystem company
Global technology brand Honor has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at transforming the smartphone maker into a global artificial intelligence (AI) device ecosystem company. More than...
Global smartphone market climbs 7% in 2024
The global smartphone market increased 7% in 2024, reaching 1.22-billion units, marking a rebound after two consecutive years of decline. “2024 has been a comeback year for the smartphone industry,...
Provisional inquiry report outlines measures to reshape South Africa’s digital platforms market
The Competition Commission has published the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) provisional report, outlining several key provisional remedies aimed at reshaping the digital...
Vodacom invests heavily in network coverage and enhancing connectivity country-wide
Vodacom continues to align with government's vision for South Africa's digital future, investing heavily in expanding its network coverage and enhancing connectivity across the country. The various...
Online learning, AI set to redefine education in 2025
This year is likely to mark a pivotal shift in online learning as traditional education models face mounting challenges – from rising costs to inflexible structures. Online learning platforms are...
Local smartphone consumers turning to AI as smartphone sales increase globally
The global smartphone market is experiencing a surge in demand for AI-powered devices and local consumers are echoing this trend. South Africans are increasingly seeking smartphones that offer...
MTN invests in network amid power challenges
Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across...
30-day extension to register dams with a safety risk
Owners of unregistered dams that meet the criteria for classification as a safety risk have until February 28 to register their dams. This followed a 30-day extension from January 29 approved by...
Rosond appoints industry veteran to drive innovation, growth
As experienced mining professional Glen McGavigan settles into his new role as CEO of drilling and exploration specialist Rosond, he is eyeing a new era of growth and innovation, as well as...
Huawei powers South African farm with solar, stored energy
Global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei has installed a LUNA2000 2.0 MWH battery energy storage system (BESS) at Sunspot Farm, in Montagu,...
Satellite ocean colour maps warn abalone farmers of harmful algae
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed an online tool that enables abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast to leverage ocean colour maps to track marine algal...
Second Condra crane to be built for Tongaat Hulett̓s Maidstone mill
Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal. The 23-m-span doublegirder electric...
DFA invests R800m in network infrastructure upgrades
Wholesale, open-access fibre-infrastructure provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network as demand for reliable, high-speed...
Report urges ‘immediate interventions’ to protect Durban Bay from pollution
The Water Research Commission (WRC) and WildTrust have jointly funded a study and the development of a socioecological system (SES) model to provide a comprehensive analysis of the...
First of two tunnel-boring machines deployed on Polihali water-transfer tunnel
Tunnel boring by a tunnel boring machine (TBM) has started in the highlands of Lesotho, marking the first time this has occurred since tunnel construction under Phase 1 of the Lesotho Highlands...
Water resilience strategies key to avoiding water-shedding
In the wake of South Africa adjusting to the prolonged impact of the now-eased loadshedding, water-shedding has emerged as another significant risk, threatening to the sustainability of businesses...
Siemens launches Sinova electrical product range
Technology group Siemens Southern Africa has launched a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities....
Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The...
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