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The 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm
Solarise Africa commissions 1 MW solar plant for Northern Cape farm
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Energy-as-a-service company Solarise Africa has commissioned a 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm, near Hopetown, in the Northern Cape, for farming enterprise Genade... 


TIA highlights success of visit to China as part of an SA Ministerial delegation
10th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), which falls under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has highlighted the success of its participation in last month’s Ministerial... 


Huawei eKit Forum at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025
Huawei eKit unveils suite of products to propel digital and intelligent transformation
9th July 2025

Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate,... 


Hong-Eng Koh, Huawei’s Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist
Huawei showcases digital solutions to transform the public sector
9th July 2025

As South Africa looks to modernise its public services and close digital gaps in health, education, governance, and safety, Huawei used the platform of the 2025 Public Service Forum – held during... 


Huawei representatives and SADV’s Managing Executive Venita Engelbrecht Launching iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series
Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity
7th July 2025

During Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, Huawei officially launched the iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series, the country’s latest “Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR)+X” solution for intelligent, all-optical smart... 


The flags of the US and China
Beijing braces for US trade deals that seek to shut out China
2nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms... 


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Huawei releases ‘fgOTN Power White Paper’ to build next-gen power communication network
26th June 2025

During the Africa Energy Forum, Chinese telecommunications technology equipment company Huawei and several African power customers released the fine-grained Optical Transport Network (fgOTN) White... 


Huawei Enterprise Business in Sub-Saharan Africa President Victor Guo
Africa's power industry bolsters digitalisation for a sustainable future with Huawei
25th June 2025

The Huawei Electric Power Summit 2025 was held in South Africa's port city of Cape Town with the theme Thrive with Digital, Accelerating Electric Power Intelligence. More than 100 customers,... 


Members of Palabora Mining and Mzansi renewable energy and grid-forming consortium.
South African copper mining company signs 12-year green energy supply agreement
17th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a major boost for sustainable mining and South Africa’s clean energy ambitions, Mzansi Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement with Palabora Mining Company (PMC) in... 


US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
China’s grip on rare earths gives Xi leverage in US trade duel
3rd June 2025 By: Bloomberg

After the US and China agreed in Geneva to lower tariffs from astronomical heights, tensions are now surging over access to chips and rare earths. And Beijing increasingly appears to have an edge.... 


Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
21st May 2025

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence-powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. Natasha Odendaal tells us more. 


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Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. This smart facility boasts advanced technologies... 


Safeguarding South Africa’s vital rail system
Safeguarding South Africa’s vital rail system
9th May 2025

Railways are South Africa’s most important means of transportation, providing nearly 80% of passenger transport capacity and more than 30% of the country’s ore transport capacity. But it is a... 


Huawei powers South African farm with solar, stored energy
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei has installed a LUNA2000 2.0 MWH battery energy storage system (BESS) at Sunspot Farm, in Montagu,... 


AI, connectivity and sustainability to shape tech landscape in 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2025 technology landscape is set to be shaped by rapid innovation, with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and sustainability driving both business and societal progress.... 


Justin Trudeau resigned as Prime Minister on Monday
Carney, Freeland lead list of contenders to succeed Trudeau as Canada’s PM
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Justin Trudeau said Monday that he will leave as Canada’s prime minister in the coming months, ending a political run that included three consecutive election victories and nine years in the... 


Huawei showcases all-optical smart home
13th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group Huawei has launched an intelligent home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, in the Western Cape. The All-Optical Intelligent home, powered by Huawei’s... 


Parking space indicating EV charging
China is urging EV firms to invest in South Africa, official says
12th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

China is encouraging its electrical vehicle manufacturers to invest in South Africa as it seeks to broaden ties between the two nations. “We encourage the Chinese companies to consider, very... 


Huawei Smart String Grid-Forming ESS safety - from cell to grid
Huawei Smart String Grid-Forming ESS safety - from cell to grid
12th December 2024

Author: Lian Kun -BESS Solution Manager of Huawei Southern Africa Digital Power With the rising integration of renewable energy sources, power grids are increasingly influenced by high proportions... 


ARC starts new financial year off strong with solid portfolio performances
10th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments made some significant investments in its ARC Fund in the first quarter of its 2025 financial year, which ended on September 30. The company’s... 


Huawei Cloud aims to propel digital transformation in SA
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Huawei Cloud aims to accelerate digital transformation for local industries over the next five years to support the implementation of South Africa's National Digital and Cloud Policy and drive... 


Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region President Xia Hesheng,
Huawei six-dimensions of reliability addressing Africa’s utility PV & ESS challenges
5th December 2024

The 2024 Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Utility Solar & BESS Summit was proudly held in in Cape Town, South Africa. Over 130 delegates from over 80 developers, EPC firms, customers, partners, power grid... 


FAN Shixing - Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept.
Green digital infrastructure empowers an intelligent Africa
28th November 2024

To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. of Huawei’s Data Centre... 


Launch of the Africa Broadband Outlook 2024
F5.5G leap-forward development of broadband in Africa
27th November 2024

The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa, recently under the theme F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa. The Forum focused on... 


Launch of the Africa Net5.5G Action Plan Initiative, accelerating the commercial deployment of Net5.5G across the region
Net5.5G IP gala comes to a successful close in Southern Africa
27th November 2024

The Africa Net5.5G IP Gala Summit, themed "Bring Net5.5G to Reality, Inspire New Growth", concluded successfully as part of the 27th African Communications Exhibition (AfricaCom) 2024. Leading... 


Why empowering young minds is key to advancing the intelligent world
Why empowering young minds is key to advancing the intelligent world
20th November 2024

“Talent is the foundation for prosperity.” This is a key message delivered by Huawei Vice-President of ICT Strategy and Marketing Mohamed Madkour as he kicked off a lively lineup of speakers at the... 


MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah
MTN SA, Huawei complete first 5.5G mobile network trial in South Africa
14th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobile network firm MTN South Africa and information technology multinational Hauwei have, in a strategic partnership, completed the first 5.5G network trial in South Africa at the MTN Head Office,... 


Huawei unveils range of industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions
1st November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


Telkom invests in solar power solutions for a sustainable future
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Telkom has installed another 1 MWp of grid-tied PV technology at its Telkom Park head office in Centurion, bringing the total installed PV capacity to 4.2 MWp. This as... 


Image of the Phalanndwa mine
Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


Aerial view of Gugulethu mine
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


Modernisation will boost Southern Africa rail
20th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Modernisation and digitisation will be critical to driving the future growth of Southern Africa’s railway industry. Key technological developments that will be central to creating interconnected... 


Huawei and SBSA are signing a strategic cooperation agreement
Huawei and Standard Bank Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate Intelligent Finance
12th September 2024

During the recent 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Huawei and Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) signed a strategic cooperation agreement, to accelerate digital transformation of the... 


Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise Business President Guo Guoqing
The next wave of digitalisation will change African transportation forever
9th September 2024

By Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise Business President Guo Guoqing - Africa’s transportation sector is on the cusp of a major transformation. Driven by technological advances in fields such as... 


Forming Technology, Accelerating PV+ESS as the Main Energy Source
Forming Technology, Accelerating PV+ESS as the Main Energy Source
6th September 2024

As countries continue to invest in sustainable and efficient energy solutions to both meet domestic demand and climate change objectives, having the best technology to generate, convert and store... 


Nigeria and China sign economic, nuclear energy pact
4th September 2024 By: Reuters

Nigeria and China agreed to strengthen ties in the Belt and Road initiative, human resources development and nuclear energy after the countries' leaders met on Tuesday, a government spokesperson... 


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Women in Industry - ABC Solar
23rd August 2024

Siqi Lu Position and company name: Vice President of ABC Solar 


Huawei South Africa opens applications for the 2024 Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme
16th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Huawei South Africa has launched the 2024 edition of Huawei’s Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme, set to take place late in August. The annual event offers women free training in the... 


Huawei inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewables revolution
Huawei inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewables revolution
8th August 2024

Energy solutions provider Huawei recently opened the doors of its Johannesburg campus to welcome energy sector suppliers, partners and media to witness the launch of a new range of commercial and... 


Huawei C&I Smart PV and energy storage solutions power growth in Africa
Huawei C&I Smart PV and energy storage solutions power growth in Africa
1st August 2024

From large corporations to micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs), energy stability is essential for productivity and business growth. As industry leaders in Africa are preparing for the... 


How Huawei safety advancements bring protection to your C&I investment
How Huawei safety advancements bring protection to your C&I investment
1st August 2024

African leaders have called for measures and policies that enable a transition from carbon intensive, to low carbon technologies. This will not only safeguard people and the environment, but will... 


Huawei to train additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2027
26th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology (ICT) group Huawei aims to train another 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa in ICT skills over the next three years. This followed the company’s training... 


Half of China’s NEV brands likely to fail, exports poised for steep growth
26th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

More than 130 brands are currently competing in China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) market, says GlobalData Automotive Division China operations manager John Zeng. Three brands, however, dominate the... 


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