New report sets stage for evidence-led municipal planning in Gauteng

The Gauteng provincial government, in partnership with multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young, has launched a new report offering a comprehensive analysis and projection of the... 

Mobile industry must accelerate emissions cuts to meet 2050 net-zero goal – report

While the mobile industry's operational emissions are steadily declining, mobile operators must accelerate efforts to halve industry emissions by 2030 to remain on track towards net zero by 2050.... 

Establishment of NWRIA draws closer as substantial progress made

Much progress has been made on the establishment of the new State-owned company set to be responsible for financing, developing and managing South Africa’s water infrastructure. The South African... 

City of Tshwane welcomes court ruling setting aside 2019 Rooiwal tender

The City of Tshwane on Friday welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s judgment declaring invalid the city’s 2019 decision to award a tender for the upgrade of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment... 

Egypt uses Digital Earth Africa for coastal monitoring

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has started to leverage the capabilities of Digital Earth Africa to monitor and manage its coastal zones as the country works to strengthen... 

New regulations for electric motors come into effect

South Africa's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have now come into effect, marking the start of the phasing out of most three-phase, low-voltage electric motors rated IE1 in the country... 

Vodacom reaches 100% renewable electricity purchasing goal

Telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has reached a major decarbonisation milestone – it now procures 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources. In addition to several on-site... 

Tzaneen dam wall raising timeline revised

The raising of the Tzaneen dam wall will now be completed in March 2026, a year later than the initial completion date of March this year. Part of the Letaba river water augmentation project, the... 

MTN announces R480m network investment for KwaZulu-Natal, digital skills push

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R480-million to enhance network coverage and empower youth with critical digital skills in KwaZulu-Natal. As part of its investment, MTN will... 

High costs, rising investment hit 2024 profits of top 40 global mining companies

Globally, the mining sector – except the gold industry – had a challenging 2024, with declining revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) as the industry... 

Human rights body sets outs legal remedies to tackle water mafia plague

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available for the State to tackle so-called... 

Competition Tribunal publishes long-awaited Vodacom/Maziv reasons document

More than six months after prohibiting telecommunications group Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a significant shareholding and the merger of fibre assets of private equity firm Community... 

Rand Water progresses extensive maintenance plan

Rand Water is moving on to the final stretch of it months-long critical maintenance programme from June 30 until July 18. The water utility started its critical maintenance work on May 29,... 

Shipping containers used as gantry support

A one-off “shipping container” crane is currently under manufacture for mine maintenance by overhead crane and hoist manufacturer Condra’s authorised agent, Lynx Supply and Services, in Tanzania.... 

Sewage spillages decline as Emfuleni infrastructure gets major overhaul

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) interventions to mitigate the significant water and sanitation challenges in Emfuleni local municipality are starting to reduce incidents of sewage... 

Tshwane wastewater, water infrastructure projects advancing

Progress is steadily being made on the refurbishment and repair of the Rooiwaal wastewater treatment works (WWTW) and the construction of the package plant at the existing Klipdrift water treatment... 

Telkom delivers double-digit growth as strategy pays off

JSE-listed Telkom has tabled its new three-year guidance as its data-led strategy delivers double-digit growth for the year ended March 31. The medium-term guidance to 2025 had been achieved – and... 

PPC turnaround strategy delivers ahead of schedule as FY25 metrics improve

JSE-listed PPC on Monday reported a step change, ahead of expectations, in key financial metrics such as its margins, profitability and cash generation for the year ended March 31, which reached... 

Students to lead water-quality monitoring

JSE-listed private education provider ADvTECH, in collaboration with the IIE MSA Centre for Water and the Environment, has launched a national, student-led citizen science project aimed at... 

Maintenance on LHWP tunnel completed

The seven-month maintenance work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel has been successfully completed, with water once again flowing from Lesotho into South Africa. The process of... 

MTN launches digital payment solution for informal merchants

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s mobile money platform, MoMo, has launched a digital payment solution designed for informal merchants. MoMo Pay offers ease, affordability and... 

New Icasa councillors appointed

Three newly appointed Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) councillors were sworn in on Tuesday to serve a four-year term, bringing a diverse range of expertise to the... 

Vodafone Egypt CEO’s role expanded regionally

Telecommunications group Vodacom Group has appointed Vodafone Egypt CEO Mohamed Abdallah as Vodacom International Markets CEO, expanding his role to assume a broader regional executive leadership... 

Central basin decant affects Boksburg Lake water quality

Decant associated with the Central basin has affected the water quality in Boksburg Lake, as rainy weather led to the surfacing of water within the mine voids, the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority... 

MTN launches Shesh@5G sim delivery service

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has launched a pilot delivery service for its Shesh@5G Sim cards and Home Internet connectivity packages to selected areas in Johannesburg. The new... 

Telkom to deliver double-digit growth for FY2025

  JSE-listed Telkom on Monday posted expectations of double-digit earnings increases for the year ended March 31, 2025. 

Effective planning, prudent resource use critical for water delivery

Ineffective planning, poor project management and corruption are some of the factors negatively impacting the project delivery and, in effect, “standing in the way” of the provision of quality... 

Bold investment needed to secure Southern Africa’s water future

Resilient water infrastructure and cross-border collaboration are critical to Southern Africa’s economic development, environmental sustainability and long-term water security. This is according to... 

New framework aimed at streamlining PPP process takes effect

The National Treasury’s amended Regulation 16, which governs public-private partnerships (PPPs), kicks in on June 1, with the aim of attracting more private-sector investment. The amendments are... 

Cell C says it’s now a strong, capital-light challenger, following recapitalisations and turnarounds

Following years of recapitalisations and turnaround strategies, Cell C believes it has emerged as a strong, capital-light challenger – leaner, smarter and more agile than ever before. Marking a new... 

Polihali contractor back at work after suspension, LHWP project cost escalations, delays in spotlight

As the contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction resumes work on Tuesday following the acceptance of its proposed remedial measures over pollution, the delays, escalating... 

Altron achieves double-digit earnings as Platforms segment shines

JSE-listed Altron on Monday achieved double-digit increases in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and operating profit during the year ended February 28, 2025.... 

DCDT issues ICT equity equivalent investment programmes draft policy for comment

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) on Friday gazetted a draft policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes (EEIPs) in the information and... 

Rand Water embarks on extensive planned maintenance

Rand Water is preparing to kick off an extensive planned maintenance programme from May to July, impacting various municipalities throughout Gauteng. Starting on May 29, the water utility is... 

From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 

New water platform to bridge gap between data and decision-making

Geospatial information science company Afrigis has launched a new platform aimed at helping businesses, investors, insurers and financial institutions navigate insights and data to support water... 

From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 

Water starts flowing after Lesotho tunnel maintenance concludes

The process of refilling the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel with water has started following the completion of the months-long maintenance progress. Water from Lesotho arrived at the... 

City of Cape Town calls for public comment on proposed wastewater treatment facilities operator appointments

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invited comment on a proposal to appoint external service providers for the operation and maintenance of four wastewater-related... 

Strong H2 boosts Vodacom’s FY25

A strong second half performance enabled JSE-listed Vodacom to deliver growth, on a normalised basis, during the year ended March 31, 2025. In particular, South Africa, Egypt and Tanzania emerged...