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Nokia to support initiative to expand rural connectivity coverage in Africa
As connectivity in rural regions across Africa lag that of the more populous urban areas, technology company Nokia aims to provide support to accelerate the pace of connectivity in these harder to...
Rand Water launches programme to rid Vaal river of invasive water lettuce
Rand Water has embarked on a programme to clear the invasive water lettuce currently overwhelming the Vaal river. The water utility, after being approached by communities, had been working with...
Huawei unveils National Cloud 2.0
Global digital transformation has reached a new stage of full intelligence driven by data and artificial intelligence (AI), said Huawei Hybrid Cloud VP Hu Yuhai. With this shift from moving...
Huawei showcases AI-oriented cloud solutions
Huawei Cloud is accelerating the digital and intelligent transformation of industries as it presents cloud as the infrastructure of choice for artificial intelligence (AI). The company unveiled ten...
Huawei starts commercialising 5.5G
Information and communications technology (ICT) giant Huawei has launched the commercialisation phase of 5.5G. Throughout 2024, the company aims to unlock the potential of networks and create new...
South Africa urged to increase investment in innovation
South Africa needs more collective investment to boost its innovation ecosystem and ensure that the investment is translated into improving everyday lives, says Telkom Group innovation and...
Bayobab lands 2Africa subsea cable in Ghana, Nigeria
Following its two milestone landings in South Africa in 2022, pan-African digital connectivity solutions company Bayobab has now landed the 2Africa cable in Ghana and Nigeria. The 45 000 km cable,...
Policing forums to help MTN tackle theft, vandalism
Telecommunications giant MTN is adding another approach to its efforts in mitigating the ongoing vandalism and theft of batteries and cables at its cellphone towers across South Africa by...
Blue Label H1 core earnings up
JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms on Thursday posted core headline earnings of R420-million, equating to core headline earnings per share (HEPS) of 47.15c for the six months ended November 30, 2023....
Telkom mobile subscribers near 20m
Telecommunications group Telkom’s mobile subscriber base is nearing the 20-million mark, amid increased next generation (NGN) product uptake. In the trading update for the quarter ended December...
DWS, DFFE to probe whether Vaal invasive vegetation clearing methods are aligned with regulations
The departments of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are reviewing complaints and concerns in the public domain over the use of chemicals as part of a...
Icasa reopens telecoms loadshedding inquiry comments period
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has reopened the submissions process for its inquiry into the impact of loadshedding on telecommunications operators in South...
Digitalisation is the key to SME success in 2024
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive sustainable economic growth across South Africa in 2024, digital transformation is critical. The impact of SME digitalisation is far-reaching,...
New task team to review municipal water, sanitation service delivery mechanisms
A new nationally coordinated task team is being established to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services in South Africa. The task team, comprising the Department of...
Rand Water kicks off programme to weed out water lettuce in the Vaal river
Rand Water on Thursday released the first batch of weevils and hoppers as biocontrol agents to start eliminating the invasive water lettuce in the Vaal river. The programme, which formed part of...
MTN South Africa’s solar project progresses net zero ambitions
MTN South Africa has switched on 5 418 out of the planned 9 000 solar panels at its 14th Avenue headquarters as it progresses its solar renewable energy project. Over 50% complete, the energisation...
Significant progress made on R292m Sir Lowry's Pass river upgrade
Since breaking ground on the R292-million major upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass river a year ago, the City of Cape Town is on track to complete the project in 2026. The upgrades, in an effort to...
Proposed water amendments needed, but inconsistencies, enforcement need to be fixed
While some of the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) recently proposed water amendments, which have significant implications for water resource management and public access to water, are...
Waning perceptions of drinking water quality underline need for urgent intervention
While the majority of South Africans perceive their water to be safe to drink, their confidence in water services and quality has been deteriorating over the last decade, a water services barometer...
Competition Commission media and digital inquiry public hearings to start in March
The Competition Commission is preparing to hold the first round of public hearings on its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI). The inquiry was officially launched in October after...
Telkom says it has made ‘significant strides’ against vandalism, cable theft
Telecommunications group Telkom says it has made significant strides against cable theft and vandalism as various joint initiatives drive down infrastructure-related crime at its facilities. Joint...
Waning perceptions of drinking water quality underline need for urgent intervention
While the majority of South Africans perceive their water to be safe to drink, their confidence in water services and quality has been deteriorating over the last decade, a water services barometer...
MTN, JUMO launch new, expanded loan platform
Telecommunications group MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) and banking technology company JUMO have partnered to launch Qwikloan to offer affordable, short-term loans in South Africa. The newly launched...
MTN, Mastercard sign agreement for minority investment in MTN Group Fintech
Telecommunications group MTN and Mastercard have signed a definitive agreement for a minority investment of up to $200-million into MTN Group Fintech, at a valuation of $5.2-billion on a cash and...
DWS, Salga, Cogta to review water service delivery mechanisms in municipalities
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) are establishing a...
MTN SA, community police forums partner to tackle theft and vandalism
Telecommunications giant MTN has partnered with the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board to support Community Policing Forums (CPFs) as the company accelerates its fight against ongoing...
Vodacom Group customers surpass 200-million for first time
Telecommunications giant Vodacom on Friday reported that it has increased group revenue by 26.8% to R38.9-billion during the quarter ended December 31, 2023, with a positive impact from the...
Installing higher efficiency motors can help address energy crisis
Energy-intensive industries, such as mining, are increasingly seeking out ways to reduce energy consumption, and the use of the latest motor and drive technology can play a significant role....
New Vodafone-Microsoft partnership aims to scale generative AI, digital and cloud services
Vodafone and Microsoft have entered into a new 10-year strategic partnership to scale generative artificial intelligence (AI), digital services and cloud services. The far-reaching partnership will...
Mchunu warns of hardline approach towards nonconforming water-service authorities, municipalities
While the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is offering comprehensive and collaborative support for underperforming water services authorities (WSAs), mayors and municipalities, Water and...
Fibre connections to South African homes up 2 400% over past seven years – Frogfoot
Globally, the connectivity and ubiquity of fibre remains a priority, with the UK set to achieve more than 80% of full fibre coverage over the next two years, on track to join countries such as...
There is no substitute for economic growth, Deloitte says ahead of 2024 Budget
A tight balance is expected for this year’s National Budget as South Africa’s woes continue; however, a significant, or fundamental, raising of taxes is not expected, with a tightening hold on...
New regional representative announced for IWMI Southern Africa
Circular economy and water innovation expert Dr Henry Roman has been appointed as the International Water Management Institute’s (IWMI’s) regional representative for Southern Africa and country...
Condra supplies electric hoists, overhead cranes and chain blocks to Platreef mine
Cranes manufacturer Condra Cranes has delivered electric hoists, two overhead cranes and a number of chain blocks to Canada-based Ivanhoe Mines’ South African subsidiary Ivanplat’s Platreef...
5G poised to be fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa
Fifth-generation (5G) is set to be the fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa between 2023 and 2029, when 85% of the global population will have 5G coverage access. The latest...
Global smartphone market poised for recovery following 3.2% slump in 2023 – IDC
Global smartphone shipments declined 3.2% to 1.17-billion units in 2023, the lowest full-year volume in a decade, driven largely by macroeconomic challenges and elevated inventory early in the...
Following several advances in 2023, LHWP Phase II moves into final construction phase
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has made much progress on the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) after a milestone year. During 2023, the project marked many...
MTN launches academy to equip young people with skills ‘to succeed in the digital age’
Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has launched its MTN Skills Academy to bridge the digital skills gap and equip youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age....
EAIF commits billions to Sonatel’s receivables-backed bond
Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), has committed XOF23.5-billion to a XOF75-billion receivables-backed bond issued by...
Itac rebates for optic fibre cables, electrical apparatus imports
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has created a rebate facility for the import of optic fibre cables and electrical apparatus used in international submarine...
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