Seacom, Sentech partner to boost tech SMME growth

Digital infrastructure and services provider Seacom and broadcast and digital services company Sentech have teamed up to provide targeted support for small, medium-sized and microenterprises... 

BBI, Huawei launch intelligent transmission backbone to boost connectivity

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

MTN Digital Infrastructure, Seekr partner to accelerate AI adoption in Africa

US-headquartered AI company Seekr Technologies and next-generation connectivity and solutions group MTN Digital Infrastructure, commercially known as Bayobab, have partnered to unlock AI-driven... 

EWSETA recognises South Africa’s next generation of water professionals

Skills development authority the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has recognised 477 learners, educators, coordinators and provincial representatives across six... 

MTN maintains title of South Africa’s best mobile network in Q3

Telecommunications giant MTN has dominated overall network performance and consistently outperformed its competitors across the most important metrics in MyBroadband Insights’ third quarter 2025... 

Altron launches operational AI factory

JSE-listed Altron has successfully deployed an operational AI factory, delivering comprehensive AI infrastructure, tools, training and support, while maintaining data sovereignty and regulatory... 

Valterra Platinum already exploring Mogalakwena’s underground potential

In the wake of separating its assets from former parent company Anglo American, platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Valterra Platinum is setting the stage to further develop one of its most... 

Wits launches research centre to tackle South Africa’s water challenges

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 

Mogale tailings retreatment facility marks one year

Nearly a year after commissioning, Pan African’s Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, in Mogale City, looks back on the success of the project, which has been critical to local community... 

Technology can turn South Africa’s water leaks into revenue streams

Technology and collaboration is key to solving one of South Africa’s most pressing water challenges: the loss of nearly half the country’s clean treated water. South Africa’s national nonrevenue... 

Valterra Platinum already exploring Mogalakwena’s underground potential

In the wake of separating its assets from former parent company Anglo American, platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Valterra Platinum is setting the stage to further develop one of its most... 

National Treasury launches data exchange pillar of South Africa’s digital transformation roadmap

National Treasury has launched the MzansiXchange pilot, the data exchange pillar of South Africa’s Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government, which was officially launched in May 2025.... 

FlySafair turns to tech to bolster customer service, carrier efficiency

Low-cost Southern African airline FlySafair is increasingly turning to technology to maintain operational efficiencies, enhance customer experience and ensure its low-cost operational profile. From... 

Altron to post higher H1 HEPS

JSE-listed Altron on Monday said it expects to post a double-digit increase in its group headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended August 31, 2025. However, the group’s earnings... 

BBI, Huawei launch intelligent transmission backbone to boost connectivity

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

Telkom donates land to support basic education infrastructure

Telecommunications group Telkom has donated land, valued at R3.9-million, across Gauteng and Western Cape, to the Department of Basic Education (DBE). The land donation will be used to strengthen... 

Paratus Group expands operations into East Africa

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion programme into East Africa, with newly licensed operations established in Kenya, Rwanda,... 

Collaboration a step in the right direction, but municipalities remain the weakest link in the water value chain

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called for complete structural reform within the local government sector to ensure improved water and sanitation services provision.... 

Kredo Mobility bridges data gaps in used-car damage records

Kredo Mobility is taking a step to assist motorists in making more informed decisions when buying previously used vehicles that have potentially been accident damaged and misclassified. South... 

Google continues significant investments into subsea cable connectivity, training across Africa

Google has announced a series of investments aimed at building Africa’s digital future, including a new subsea cable connectivity hub in South Africa, $9-million in new funding for African... 

New era for Sun City after transformation

Sun International’s Sun City Resort, in the North West, has relaunched its Sun City Hotel, marking a new era for the resort as it works to revive its former glory and “reimagine” the iconic... 

Water resource rehabilitation guidelines out for public input

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on interested stakeholders to provide input and comment on the draft ‘Rehabilitation Management Guidelines (RMG) for Water Resources’, which... 

Ride-hailing meets job-hunting in Uber-Harambee youth push

E-hailing service Uber and not-for-profit social enterprise Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator have entered into a strategic partnership to tackle South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate.... 

Vodacom plans over R435m network investment in North West, Tshwane

Telecommunications group Vodacom plans to invest more than R435-million during the 2025/26 financial year to boost network capacity in its Northern Gauteng Area, which spans the North West province... 

Pan African's MTR celebrates a year of operation

Nearly a year after commissioning, Pan African Resources’ Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, in Mogale City, is looking back on the success of the project, which has been critical to... 

Vodacom investing over R800m to accelerate network expansion in three provinces

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing more than R800-million across three South African provinces to accelerate network infrastructure and coverage expansion, enhance capacity and... 

Vodacomʼs virtual wheeling solution goes live in S Africa

Telecommunications group Vodacom has fully operationalised virtual wheeling, marking a major milestone through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer (IPP) SOLA Group. The... 

Wits launches research centre to tackle South Africa’s water challenges

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 

Google continues significant investments into subsea cable connectivity, training

Google has announced a series of investments aimed at building Africa’s digital future, including a new subsea cable connectivity hub in South Africa, $9-million in new funding for African... 

Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 

Condra portal cranes head to FL Smidth sites in Ghana, Saudi Arabia

As mining engineering company FL Smidth (FLS) decommissions a 10 t Condra portal crane in Mozambique for reuse in a company workshop in Ghana, crane manufacturer Condra Cranes Johannesburg has... 

South African battery innovator secures safety certification for underground mining use

South Africa-based battery design and manufacturing company Mega Titan Power’s new vehicle starting battery technology has been certified by certification and test laboratory accreditation body... 

Water infrastructure needs skilled hands – Wisa CEO

South Africa’s water sector investment needs to be equally matched by investment in skills and professionalisation – both within the water sector and among its external support partners, says Water... 

R5-a-day model bringing high-speed Internet to thousands of underserved homes

Fibertime aims to transform Internet access in township communities by rolling out fibre-to-the-home at just R5 a day, making reliable, high-speed connectivity affordable for the first time.... 

Municipal water withdrawals from Rand Water supply surge

Water utility Rand Water on Thursday warned of “extremely” high water consumption by municipalities, urging users to use water sparingly. The utility, which abstracts, purifies and sells bulk... 

Salga calls for calm amid Johannesburg water protests

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) Gauteng on Thursday called for calm and cooperation amid the ongoing service delivery protests in the City of Johannesburg. Residents are... 

Vodacom makes native voice call on 5G

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has successfully made a native voice call on 5G, also known as Voice-over-New-Radio (VoNR), marking a major milestone in the evolution of mobile... 

AI changing jobs, not replacing them

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, not replacing jobs, according to a new report. The Collective X report, ‘Decoding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Demand... 

Business-as-usual won’t solve water challenges – Mahlobo

South Africa’s water scarcity demands urgent action and cannot be treated as ‘business as usual’, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, calling for bold innovation, cross-border... 

New council launched to scale global water investments

As part of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative, a new water investment council has been launched to drive water investments at the highest levels of global diplomacy. The Global Outlook Council...