Fedhasa calls for government intervention as water crisis batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast tourism

The ongoing water crisis on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal is significantly impacting the region’s travel, tourism and hospitality industry. As municipal authorities struggle to provide a... 

Cell C positioned well in evolving industry

Digital lifestyle group Cell C has the best of both worlds, as it effectively evolves from a telecommunications operator to a digital lifestyle technology company, says Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes.... 

Vodacom revenue surges in Q1, boosted by Vodafone Egypt acquisition

Telecommunications giant Vodacom on Friday posted a double-digit increase in group revenue and service revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Group revenue increased 36.9% to R35.7-billion,... 

Digital technologyʼs role in education in sub-Saharan Africa

Digital technologies and connectivity can play a critical role in improving African education systems, but only if the right support mechanisms and policies are in place, research by Vodacom Group,... 

ICT infrastructure roll-out a top priority, says DCDT as Gauteng govt outlines ‘digital hub’ ambitions

As the world explores the post-fifth generation (5G) environment, Africa and other developing regions continue to lag behind in the adoption of digital technologies and the narrowing of the digital... 

Condra clinches order to replace overhead crane at KZN millhouse

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order for a replacement overhead crane at a millhouse in KwaZulu-Natal. The new double-girder electric overhead crane spans 21 m and is equipped with... 

Africa unlikely to meet its 2025 water goals – report

A new report by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (Amcow) indicates that, as a continent, Africa is off-track to achieve agreed-upon goals on water and sanitation. The 2022 Africa Water and... 

Telkom SIU Proclamation set aside

JSE-listed Telkom on Thursday said that the Presidential Proclamation 49, which was issued on January 25, 2022, giving the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) authority to investigate Telkom, has been... 

SARB hikes cut into household financial resilience

Higher interest rates are negatively impacting South African households, as illustrated in the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI), which shows a 2.4% decline in household... 

MTN SA appoints chief risk officer

Telecommunications giant MTN South Africa has appointed Bradley Swanepoel as chief risk officer, effective October 1, 2023, to enhance the role of risk as a strategic lever within the business.... 

Battery energy storage system installed at Limpopo pump station

Energy solutions provider NEC XON Systems and the Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) have partnered to install an emergency battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Clapham pump station, in... 

Bboxx, MTN Rwanda partner to increase smartphone access in Rwanda

Data-driven super platform Bboxx and telecommunications group MTN Rwandacell have partnered to increase access to smartphones across Rwanda and accelerate the country’s digital agenda. Despite... 

Limpopo water project serves as PPP model for municipalities

A multi-year public-private partnership to upgrade the Masodi wastewater treatment works (WWTW), in Limpopo, serves as a model for other municipalities to embrace partnerships and collaborations... 

DWS, uMngeni-uThukela Water embark on Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme upgrade

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and its recently merged water utility uMngeni -uThukela Water are upgrading Phase 1 of the Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme, in KwaZulu-Natal. The... 

MTN boasts best mobile voice network in South Africa in 2023

Telecommunications giant MTN has emerged as South Africa’s best mobile voice network provider in MyBroadband Insights’ 2023 Mobile Voice Network Quality Report. MyBroadband Insights’ extensive... 

Cyberattacks in Kenya, South Africa and Zambia increased by 76% in 2022

Cyberattacks on businesses across South Africa, Kenya and Zambia increased significantly during 2022, despite more cybersecurity measures being implemented, a new report by pan-African technology... 

Revived Rand Water Services to accelerate innovation, sustainability locally and in the rest of Africa

Rand Water has re-established Rand Water Services to deliver a variety of services for the water sector in South Africa and across Africa as it works to accelerate innovation and sustainability.... 

Study highlights economic benefits of climate-resilient water systems

A multiyear hydroeconomic study, completed for the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), confirms the economic benefits of reliable, climate-resilient water systems across cities in South... 

Gauteng on track to establish State-owned bank, pharmaceutical company

The due diligences on the establishment of a State-owned bank and a State-owned pharmaceutical company have been finalised, marking a step forward in Gauteng’s ambitions to establish the two... 

Vuma, Huawei launch industry first 50G PON technology in South Africa

Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) provider Vuma has partnered with information and communication technology group Huawei to launch 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) capabilities, significantly higher than... 

DWS receives positive response to hydropower water licensing call

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has received positive responses following its decision to launch applications for water-use licences specifically for hydropower, says DWS... 

Telkom walks away from merger talks

JSE-listed Telkom has ended talks with the consortium comprising Afrifund Investments, Axian Telecom and the Government Employees Pension Fund, managed by the Public Investment Corporation, for the... 

Pumps company targets expansion, bolsters skills training

As pumping applications solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology continues its growth story across the African continent, part of its success is attributed to the empowering of its local... 

Cell C completes migration to third-party networks ahead of end-of-2023 target date

Communications group Cell C has completed its network migration ahead of schedule, opening access to about 14 000 towers countrywide, 12 000 sites of which are fourth-generation and long-term... 

Final analogue switch-off postponed to end of 2024

The final switch off date for South Africa’s analogue frequencies has now been set for December 24, 2024. A two-step approach has been adopted for the long-delayed transition from analogue to... 

5G reaches 35% global penetration

As the adoption of fifth-generation (5G) technology accelerates, 5G population coverage has reached 35% globally, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility report. However, there are large regional... 

SA energy crisis opening up opportunities for innovation

As South Africa’s ongoing energy challenges unveils opportunities for innovations and solutions, small businesses have a major role to play in South Africa’s transition to renewable energy and... 

Rand Water weighed down by municipalities, electricity

Despite all efforts, Rand Water remains challenged by the nonpayment of municipalities for water provided and the ongoing power outages and loadshedding. While South Africa's national grid is... 

AfWASA restructures its Scientific and Technical Council

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), which rebranded from the African Water Association in February 2023 to include sanitation utilities and other related organisations, has... 

Sita unveils new innovation centre for SMMEs

A new innovation centre aimed at enhancing innovation within the small, medium-sized and microenterprise (SMME) space has been launched at State Information Technology Agency’s (Sita’s) Centurion... 

Partnership to bring affordable Internet services to township youth

Local viral consumer rewards application Maholla and Internet service provider (ISP) ikeja have partnered to deliver high quality, cost-effective Internet services to youth across South Africa’s... 

Microsoft Airband to connect nearly 40m to the Internet in Africa and Latin America

Microsoft has entered into new, and expanded existing, Airband partnerships to provide high-speed Internet access to nearly 40-million people across Africa and Latin America. The partnerships in... 

Namibia joins UN Water Convention

Namibia has become the first Southern African country, and the eighth in Africa, to accede to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. Namibia... 

USAid commits $3m to African Water Facility

The United States Agency for International Development (USAid) has committed $3-million to the African Water Facility to help accelerate the preparation of water and sanitation investment projects... 

Cape Town to complete 28km sewer upgrade by 2025

The City of Cape Town is on track to complete the full 28 km of pipeline rehabilitation, under the R715-million Cape Flats Bulk Sewer upgrade, by 2025. The rehabilitation will benefit 300 000... 

FNB, MTN in network partnership

Banking group FNB is leveraging telecommunications group MTN’s network to accelerate access to reliable telecommunications and Internet services for mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) FNB... 

MTN SA deploys ‘five-generation’ technology in IPP efforts

Telecommunications giant MTN South Africa is deploying multiple generation technologies, including solar, gas and battery energy systems, in one plant at its head office in Fairlands, Johannesburg,... 

EAIF commits $30m to Eastcastle Infrastructure

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has committed $30-million to shared telecom tower infrastructure owner, operator and developer Eastcastle Infrastructure to enable the purchase and... 

Reconfiguration of Umgeni and Mhlathuze Water continues

Mhlathuze Water, in KwaZulu-Natal,  is set to be disestablished on June 30, as the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) progresses the reconfiguration of its various water boards. Mhlathuze... 

MTN’s emissions reduction targets validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative

JSE-listed MTN Group’s company-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Deemed an important recognition...