Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal injects over R1-billion into network

Over R1-billion is set to be injected into telecommunications group Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal’s network this financial year to increase capacity and resilience, as well as accelerate access to... 

AfDB and Google collaborate on digital transformation on African continent

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Google have signed a letter of intent to formalise cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation across Africa. The agreement, signed during the... 

Cape Town crane manufacturer ups production to meet rising demand

Cape Town-based crane manufacturer BB Cranes is ramping up production as orders from general industry and consulting engineers increases. According to a statement released by BB Cranes parent... 

More features, services added to MTN’s MoMo platform

South African telecommunications giant MTN has expanded its Mobile Money (MoMo) platform to incorporate a wider variety of features and services to transform consumer financial experiences in South... 

Recent outages highlight importance of undersea cables to South Africa and across the rest of the continent

The recent outages experienced across some of the undersea Internet cables connecting Africa to the world have unveiled the need for network resilience and the importance of these systems to South... 

Search trends show interest in artifical intelligence in SA is at all-time high

Search trends revealed by Google show that interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa has reached an all-time high in 2023, increasing 230% since last year and by 700% in the past... 

Super-app ayoba passes 30m monthly active user milestone

After surpassing the milestone of 30-million monthly active users, African superapp ayoba is on track to achieving 100-million monthly active users by 2025, in line with telecommunications giant... 

New initiative aimed at developing climate-resilient sanitation for South African low-income communities

The Water Research Commission (WRC) has entered into an agreement with eThekwini metropolitan municipality and the City of Cape Town to develop sustainable, climate-resilient sanitation systems.... 

Vodacom rolls out measures to curb rising battery theft and vandalism

Telecommunications giant Vodacom has been intensifying efforts to protect its sites against increasing theft and vandalism across South Africa’s provinces. In July, Vodacom warned that battery... 

South Africa needs to look internally before going global on hydrogen

As South Africa progresses its hydrogen strategies and plans as a means to mitigate climate change and to bolster security of energy supply, the country needs to look internally before embarking on... 

Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband deployment

After entering a partnership earlier in August to accelerate South Africa’s information and communications technology (ICT) ambitions, ICT giant Huawei South Africa and the Department of... 

MTN ramps up support for SMEs with launch of enhanced supplier development programme

MTN South Africa has enhanced its enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme, committing to the investment of millions of rands for the support of local supply chains. On the back of... 

New collaboration to extend 4G and 5G connectivity in Africa, Europe

Telecommunications groups Vodafone and Vodacom are preparing to participate in Amazon’s beta testing of its low-Earth orbit satellite  communications initiative Project Kuiper to leverage the... 

Petra confident of medium-, long-term lift in market

In a diamond market that is softer than anticipated, London-listed Petra Diamonds is moving ahead with confidence despite a downturn in its financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2023.... 

Embattled Cell C’s new boss says strategy being crafted will result in ‘different organisation’ in 18 to 24 months

Two months into his new position, Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes is confident the embattled telecommunications company will turn its fortunes around to claim its place in South Africa’s telecommunications... 

MTN South Africa makes a significant economic, social impact from its operations and investments

Information and communications technology (ICT) giant MTN says that it has created demonstratable socioeconomic contributions to addressing the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and... 

DWS outlines response progress on Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse investigation

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has concluded the processes to finalise evidence gathering and collect scientific and engineering information in the wake of the collapse of the... 

MTN to deploy private 5G networks to more industries after success in mining sector

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is preparing to roll out its fifth-generation (5G) private network communications solution to a larger variety of industries after its success in the... 

Online platform to make Rhodes Business School’s MBA accessible to students beyond South Africa’s borders

As Rhodes Business School aims to extend its Association of Masters of Business Administration-accredited MBA to reach into Africa and beyond, it has entered into a partnership with eLearnAfrica to... 

South Africa’s struggling water sector can learn from its peers

Solving South Africa’s water challenges demands multifaceted responses, with private sector participation, good governance and technology all having critical roles in ensuring the country’s future... 

Demand for modular substations increasing

As demand for dry-type transformers increases, particularly for difficult operating environments, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is accelerating its delivery of complementary... 

AI expected to be a bigger revolution than ‘the Internet was in the 1990s’ – 4Sight

As interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows, there are expectations that it will be a bigger revolution than the Internet was during the 1990s, says 4Sight CEO Tertius Zitzke. While 2020’s is... 

Iran a hidden gem for MTN, despite R6bn ‘trapped’ amid sanctions

Despite continued sanctions on Iran, South African telecommunications giant MTN Group considers its investment in the country a “hidden gem” that will eventually bring value to the group. Since the... 

Constant reinvention key for businesses to stay ahead of the curve in rapidly evolving digital era – Accenture

In the rapidly evolving digital era, companies not only need to undertake digital transformation, but it is becoming increasingly critical for companies to become constant reinventors of every part... 

Progress made on North West reservoir project, with completion expected in June next year

Progress is being made on the construction of the third phase of the multi-phased Moretele South bulk water supply scheme project, in the North West, which started in June 2023, with completion... 

Payment24 expands into new industries and regions

As South African specialised payment solutions firm Payment24 continues to expand into new regions, while adding products and solutions to its portfolio, it is also branching out into other... 

South Africa’s nonrevenue water rising to worrying levels

South Africa’s nonrevenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment.... 

SAP, partners launch Africa’s first AppHaus in South Africa

Africa’s first AppHaus, forming part of a community of global locations driven by software company SAP and its partners to ensure that creative spaces and innovation services are available to... 

MTN outlines plans to build fibre networks on the continent

Telecommunications group MTN has ambitious plans to “wire” Africa with fibre, building what it calls a “fibre railroad” and establishing fibre companies (fibreco’s) in every region it operates to... 

Condra supplies overhead crane to Angolan mine

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has manufactured and commissioned an overhead crane for a mine in Angola. The overhead crane is assisting with the construction, in a project managed by specialist... 

IoT can help businesses, households streamline energy consumption – Vodacom Business subsidiary

While the Internet of Things (IoT) is well known for its capabilities in bridging the physical and digital worlds and improving the running of industry and homes, its capacity for energy... 

Africa to be fastest-growing fintech region as global industry grows to $1.5tr by 2030

Emerging economies are leading the way as financial technology (fintech) gains momentum, with global revenues set to surge sixfold from $245-billion to $1.5-trillion by 2030, a new report released... 

Technology group 4Sight bounces back after tough period

After a period of instability, Alt-X-listed 4Sight has turned its fortunes around, successfully navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic-linked lockdowns and restrictions, and ultimately delivering... 

Vodacom investing more than R500m to expand connectivity in Eastern Cape rural areas, townships

Telecommunications group Vodacom Eastern Cape region is injecting more than R500-million to expand connectivity in deep rural areas and townships that had no connectivity before. The bulk of the... 

Department outlines pre-emptive measures amid forecasts of deteriorating water supply

While South Africa is currently in balance nationally in terms of water supply and demand, albeit with localised – and, in some cases, severe – deficits, this could change rapidly. The country... 

Gauteng govt vows to use ‘every technology available’ in fight against crime

South Africa’s economic hub is “going high-tech” to combat the country’s number one enemy: crime, avers Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. No stone must be left unturned and every technology available... 

MTN’s MoMo platform notches up eight million subscribers in four years

Telecommunications group MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) platform has reached eight-million subscribers four years after its launch as South Africans increasingly seek alternatives to traditional... 

Digital technologyʼs role in education in sub-Saharan Africa

Digital technologies and connectivity can play a critical role in improving African education systems, but only if the right support mechanisms and policies are in place, research by Vodacom Group,... 

Condra clinches order to replace overhead crane at KZN millhouse

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order for a replacement overhead crane at a millhouse in KwaZulu-Natal. The new double-girder electric overhead crane spans 21 m and is equipped with... 

Africa unlikely to meet its 2025 water goals – report

A new report by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (Amcow) indicates that, as a continent, Africa is off-track to achieve agreed-upon goals on water and sanitation. The 2022 Africa Water and...