Real-time data access for underground mines has traditionally been a challenge in South Africa, with the lack of broadband networks and the nature of mining contributing to this challenge. The... 

Telecom Review finds that Chinese telecom carriers are making significant progress in constructing low-band 5G networks, and much of the attention is drawn to the 700MHz frequency which is part of... 

Geotechnical service provider Terra Monitoring has been selected to assist in supplying and installing eight Geosense micro electromechanical systems (Mems) in-place tilt meters for a project in... 

Africa’s mining industry is embracing digital technologies in blasting, says explosives technology company BME technology and marketing GM Ralf Hennecke. He explains that digital blasting... 

The potential dangers of working underground make reliable communication vital for improving safety and enhancing operational efficiency, says communications device provider Ya Batho sales and... 

Fifth-generation (5G) is expected to be the fastest deployed mobile communication technology in history, surpassing one-billion subscriptions two years ahead of the fourth-generation (4G) long-term... 

Imperial is proud to continue its support of the Unjani Clinic network (Unjani Clinics) in South Africa through the donation of R1 million towards the purchase of 15 wireless handheld ultrasound... 

To fully realise the potential of Industry 4.0 and remain relevant as the way of conducting business evolves, South African organisations should consider making strategic investments in... 

To fully realise the potential of Industry 4.0 and remain relevant as the way of conducting business evolves, South African organisations should consider making strategic investments in... 

One of the main challenges faced daily is the certification process, how long it takes to get product approved and onto the market and the difficulties in meeting some of the stringent... 

By Sarthak Rohal, VP - IT services at AlphaCodes Next-Generation Networks (NGN) promise to combine the best of Internet Protocol (IP) and traditional telephony networks, a convergence that will... 

South Africa's mobile and broadband operator MTN Group has selected five partners to launch an open radio access network (OpenRAN) in Africa to expand 4G and 5G services more quickly and cheaply,... 

The outlook of the negotiations surrounding the current impasse over high-demand spectrum is encouraging, with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) confident that an... 

The Department of Telecommunications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has outlined seven priorities for the year ahead. The Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM); the release of spectrum; an... 

The latest innovation in wireless, high temperature, ultrasonic monitoring – Up to the 3x more sensitive than competing sensors. Cosasco, a global leader and pioneer of corrosion monitoring, has... 

The latest innovation in wireless, high temperature, ultrasonic monitoring – Up to the 3x more sensitive than competing sensors. 

Department of Science and Innovation entity the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is funding Gauteng-based startup FibrePoynt to deploy an antenna-based high-speed fixed Internet solution for... 

New to Magnet’s extensive range of Schneider Electric products and solutions is the New Generation ComPacT NSX Moulded Circuit Breaker. The ComPacT range now comes connectivity-ready, and modular... 

With a healthy order book for its SafeLight, underground mining specialist QualiRock is expanding its manufacturing operation to accommodate increased production at its factory in Gauteng. As... 

Smart technology is optimising manufacturing in almost every industrial sector. So why are some of us still reluctant to commit? The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) has numerous definitions but can be... 

Maximise plant productivity by using remote monitoring to enable predictive, condition-based maintenance If you’re in charge of maintenance, your job is to look after your company’s processing... 

The Department of Telecommunications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has tabled a budget of R3.7-billion for the 2021/22 financial year, with seven priorities outlined for the year ahead. The... 

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously stocking up. Mattress... 

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has published spectrum recommendations to support the affordable, high-quality delivery of information and communication technology (ICT) services and... 

When Avax  SA 410, a contractor specialising in telecommunication and fibre optics solutions, experienced fibre cuts and downtime due to criminal activity, they turned to MiRO to advise them on... 

Mobile push authentication messages provide a better user experience and protect users more effectively than password-protected accounts and one-time pins (OTP), which is important to protect data... 

When Avax  SA 410, a contractor specialising in telecommunication and fibre optics solutions, experienced fibre cuts and downtime due to criminal activity, they turned to MiRO to advise them on... 

Gauteng-based startup FibrePoynt is developing an alternative antenna-based high-speed fixed Internet solution for low-income communities. The solution is being funded by the Technology Innovation... 

The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (Waspa) has elected BaspaDE Attorneys founding director and long-standing board member Anthony Ekerold as its new chairperson. Ekerold, who... 

Brady Corporation can design the optimal RFID labelling solution for asset tracking and inventory management that can fit any surface. Customisation options include select antennas, chips, optional... 

For the successful adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, several considerations must be taken into account from both a technology and human standpoint, says technology solutions provider Dwyka... 

The Nissan Magnite compact sports-utility vehicle (SUV) has officially landed in South Africa. It will participate in the highly competitive B-SUV segment, along with vehicles such as the Hyundai... 

MTN Group is valuing its mobile-money arm at about $5-billion, joining African wireless carriers planning to list these businesses in a region that has more mobile-money accounts than anywhere else... 

US operator Southwest Airlines, the world’s largest low-cost carrier, has ordered 100 Boeing 737 MAX airliners and taken options for 155 more. The deal covers both the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 8... 

Mining systems solution provider Becker Mining South Africa’s electronics division specialises in automation and communication systems designed to enhance productivity and improve safety in the... 

In addition to real-time communication and monitoring, wireless technology can improve and enhance the safety of mining operations by integrating with several solutions, such as proximity detection... 

Information and communications technology group Huawei has partnered with the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to deploy its RuralStar Pro solution, enabling connectivity... 

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is appealing the decision of the Pretoria High Court to halt the spectrum licensing, which was due to start on March 31; however,... 

One of the major issues faced by a large coal and heavy minerals mining company in South Africa was the inability to maintain consistent and reliable communication on its widespread operations. The... 

Explosives and blasting systems provider Orica will launch the next generation of the wireless blasting system solution, WebGen 200. The WebGen 200 is set for commercial release in late 2021; with... 

Wireless communication technologies cannot be adopted from other industries and forced to function in an underground mining environment, states mining technology company Ya Batho. “Technology from... 

Telecommunications group Telkom has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s decision to halt the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) planned spectrum auction process pending a...