Independent blue, green drop reports show water quality decline

AfriForum’s independent blue drop and green drop reports have found a regression in South Africa’s water systems, particularly wastewater treatment works. The organisation’s yearly blue drop... 

Sterkfontein set to replenish Vaal dam water levels

As the water level of the Vaal dam nears the critical 18% mark, preparations are under way to release water from the back-up Sterkfontein dam to augment water supply for Gauteng and surrounding... 

EAAIF, IFC and Proparco coanchor investors in oversubscribed $1.2bn IHS Holding bond

Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One, acted as a coanchor investor, alongside IFC and Proparco, in... 

LHDA awards Oxbow Hydropower Scheme design contract

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme – Lesotho’s preferred option for the... 

MTN extends Mupita’s contract

MTN Group on Friday said that group president and CEO Ralph Mupita’s employment agreement has been extended until August 31, 2030. The group reached an agreement with Mupita on the extension of his... 

Dam owners required to register their dams within two months

Owners of unregistered dams meeting the criteria for classification as a dam with a safety risk have two months to undertake the dam registration process to ensure dam safety compliance. This... 

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... 

Cities, states and regions can play a powerful role in mitigating climate change

Subnational governments have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaption, having already demonstrated extraordinary ambition, said Under2 Coalition director Nehmat Kaur. While... 

E-tolls debt bites into Gauteng’s finances

Hard choices are having to be made to enable the Gauteng provincial government (GPG) to meet its e-toll debt obligations. In 2022, the GPG accepted its 30% debt contribution to settle South African... 

MTN Group launches 5G technology in Benin, Congo-Brazzaville

MTN Group has launched commercial 5G networks in Benin and the Republic of Congo. Since its first commercial 5G launch in South Africa in 2020, the telecommunications group has its 5G offerings... 

Deadline looms for comments on framework that will shape South Africa’s AI policy

Stakeholders have until November 29 to comment on South Africa’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, which will guide the development and adoption of an AI-focused national plan... 

Reunert reports year-end financial improvement

JSE-listed Reunert has reported growth in its earnings for the year ended September 30, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment in South Africa. The group’s headline earnings a share... 

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... 

Uncertainty emerges over looming deadline for analogue switch off

As the gazetted date of December 31 draws closer for the years-delayed switch-off of the analogue broadcasting signals, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) warns of the... 

Phase 1 of Hammanskraal drinking water project completed, water yet to flow

The first phase of the drinking water project for Hammanskraal has been completed, with the first of four modules of the Klipdrift potable water package plant set to increase availability of... 

Telkom delivers double-digit half-year growth

Telkom South Africa on Monday reported an 18.3% increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from continuing operations to R5.61-billion during the... 

LHWP tunnel maintenance on track

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 longevity of... 

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... 

Overnight water throttling part of new measures to combat Joburg’s water challenges

Johannesburg Water will start throttling water supply from between 21:00 and 04:00, as the city experiences increasingly frequent interruptions to daily water supply. The new measure, set to start... 

H1 declines reported for Vodacom

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday posted a 2.7% decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R26.56-billion; however, on a normalised basis, Ebitda... 

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... 

Major progress made on Lower uMkhomazi bulk water supply scheme – Majodina

Significant progress is being made on the Lower uMkhomazi water scheme project, which aims to improve water supply for 50 000 households across the eThekwini and Ugu municipal districts, along... 

Rand Water, Eskom restore power to Palmiet

While power supply has been restored to water utility Rand Water’s Palmiet booster pumping station, some areas supplied by the utility’s impacted reservoirs are likely to experience low water... 

Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry GDP can grow to $170bn

The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile industry is projected to reach $170-billion by 2030 – if key connectivity barriers are addressed – with opportunities in AI, 5G and satellite connectivity set... 

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... 

Vodacom, Circular Energy partner to reduce e-waste in South Africa

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

No Day Zero for Gauteng, assures Majodina

While Gauteng battles many self-inflicted water challenges, it will not face a Day Zero, where the taps will run dry, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina assured on Tuesday. Reflecting on... 

Altron earnings jump in first-half

JSE-listed Altron on Monday posted significant increases during the six months ended August 31, 2024. On a group level, including discontinued operations, revenue declined 6% to R5.1-billion;... 

DWS, CoJ meet as city faces water challenges

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) held a meeting over the weekend to discuss interventions as the city battles various water challenges. Exceedingly... 

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’s Chenosis continues to empower innovators across Africa

Cross-industry application programming interface (API) marketplace and accelerator platform Chenosis, launched by MTN Group, continues to transform Africa's technology landscape, as it provides... 

DWS, Unisa partner to boost clean water provision

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the University of South Africa’s (Unisa’s) College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) have partnered to boost the provision of clean and... 

Joburg Water embarks on Carlswald reservoir construction, upgrade water network

Johannesburg Water’s work to upgrade its water pipeline network in Carlswald, in Midrand, a prerequisite to a bigger plan to build the new Carlswald reservoir, is progressing well. The Carlswald...