Reports highlight continuing deterioration in South Africa’s water sector

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has published the Green, Blue and No Drop “Watch Reports”, precursors to the full and interim reports to be released later this year, revealing that... 

New Luanda-Joburg fibre route established

Pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies subsidiary Liquid Dataport and fixed network operator Angola Telecom have established a new terrestrial fibre route from Luanda, in... 

Body calls for immediate measures to arrest collapse of SA’s water treatment facilities

The Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE) is recommending several urgent measures to prevent a widening collapse of South Africa’s water treatment facilities amid a cholera outbreak.... 

Digital platforms can significantly promote trade in Africa – YouTube executive

Digital platforms can play a significant role in promoting trade and commerce in Africa, says YouTube Europe, Middle East and Africa emerging markets MD Alex Okosi. Digital trade can transform... 

Seacom secures $207m loan package from IFC to boost digital connectivity in seven Africa countries

Global development institution IFC is providing a $207-million long-term loan package to digital infrastructure and information technology (IT) services company Seacom in a partnership aimed at... 

South Africa’s Information Regulator elected to serve on international commission

The Information Regulator of South Africa was nominated and has been elected to serve as a member of the executive committee of the International Conference for Information Commissioners (ICIC).... 

Cell C completes network migration

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 now tabled for end 2024

Analogue services above 694 MHz will be switched off effective July 31, 2023, as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) progresses towards a final switch off date of... 

Liquid’s new subsea cable enhances connectivity between Mauritius and South Africa

The successful deployment of the Mauritius Telecom T3 subsea cable is set to enhance connectivity between Mauritius and South Africa. The subsea cable, deployed at pan-African technology group... 

USAID commits $3m for water and sanitation investment projects in Africa

In an effort to accelerate preparation of water and sanitation investment projects in Africa, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $3-million to the African... 

Municipalities owe Rand Water nearly R5bn

Municipalities across Gauteng owe water utility provider Rand Water just under R5-billion for water. While some municipalities have responded to Rand Water’s call for them to pay for the water... 

New AI industry association launched in South Africa

A new industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa has been launched. The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA)... 

Long-awaited R4bn Rooiwal wastewater plant rehab to start in September

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Tshwane (CoT) have embarked on a partnership that will see the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) implement the urgent upgrade... 

Telecoms companies rank last in customer sentiment for third consecutive year

South Africa’s telecommunications industry has ranked last for consumer sentiment for the third consecutive year. The latest PwC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index for 2022, conducted... 

DWS imposes restrictions on Bloemfontein water supply

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has imposed an 18% restriction on the Greater Bloemfontein Water Supply System following confirmation by a yearly operating analysis that restrictions... 

Jorge Mendes appointed as Cell C CEO

Telecommunications group Cell C has appointed Jorge Mendes as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2023. Mendes’ appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company with increasing competition in the... 

Cell C appoints two new directors

Telecommunications group Cell C has appointed Maya Makanjee and Godfrey Motsa to its board of directors as the company focuses on accelerating growth and fuelling investor confidence. The... 

No need for a knight in shining armour – Telkom CEO

Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong on Tuesday said that the struggling group does not need a “knight in shining armour” to save it. “In the past few days there has been a lot of communication in the... 

Equiano cable activated in Namibia

Google’s 12 fibre pair, 144 Tb/s Equiano cable has been activated in Namibia, marking a milestone in the delivery of enhanced connectivity to Namibia and the broader Southern African Development... 

JRA launches second phase of major stormwater project

The second phase of the Klein Jukskei bond stream bulk stormwater project in Ferndale, in Johannesburg, is set to get underway on June 20, with completion expected to be completed by mid-September... 

Liquid Dataport, Angola Telecom establish new Angola, Johannesburg fibre route

Pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies subsidiary Liquid Dataport and fixed network operator Angola Telecom have established a new terrestrial fibre route from Luanda, in... 

Maholla, ikeja partner to improve youth access to high-quality Internet in townships across South Africa

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... 

Telkom confirms receipt of nonbinding proposal, requests more information

JSE-listed Telkom on Monday confirmed it has received an unsolicited non-binding indicative letter from a consortium for the acquisition of a controlling stake in the telecommunications group. As... 

Cloud 23 achieves 80% customer base growth

Enterprise software management firm Cloud23 has achieved an 80% increase in its local customer base over the last year. Founded in 2021 by global technology executive Ram Ramakrishnan as an... 

New body to champion interests of junior mining sector poised for August launch

In an effort to better support South Africa’s junior mining industry and assist junior miners, as well as their suppliers and contractors, a new voluntary entity is preparing to launch. The Junior... 

Construction starts on Phase 2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Phase 2 of the long-awaited Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has broken ground. LHWP Phase 2, building on Phase 1 that was completed in 2003, includes the construction of the Polihali dam and... 

Salga launches forum to drive growth and sustainability in Gauteng province

A new forum has been launched in a strategic initiative to empower municipalities through intergovernmental collaboration and drive inclusive growth and enhance economic prosperity for the Gauteng... 

Amplats hands over water projects to Thabazimbi communities

Mining group Anglo American Platinum has handed over three new water infrastructure projects to the residents of Thabazimbi, in Limpopo. As part of the company’s social and labour plan commitments... 

Rand Water to embark on 40-hour maintenance in Ekurhuleni

Rand Water is preparing to implement planned 40-hour maintenance on its H5 pipeline from June 9 to 12, impacting water provision to some parts of the City of Ekurhuleni. The planned maintenance,... 

DWS’s interim Blue, Green and No Drop Watch reports show deterioration of South Africa’s water sector

Correction action plans for only 168 of the 344 municipal wastewater systems that were found to be in a critical state by the 2022 Green Drop report have been submitted to the Department of Water... 

Municipalities owe Rand Water nearly R5bn

Municipalities across Gauteng owe water utility provider Rand Water just under R5-billion for water. While some municipalities have responded to Rand Water’s call for them to pay for the water... 

TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 

Telecoms body concerned about prospect of worsening loadshedding in colder months

The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) is calling for urgent regulatory and government action on the loadshedding crisis in South Africa, fearing that the impact on an already hard-hit... 

Bayobab, Microsoft embark on connectivity partnership

Pan-African digital connectivity solutions company Bayobab, formerly MTN GlobalConnect, has entered into a strategic pan-African connectivity partnership with Microsoft to accelerate digital... 

R6bn to be spent on national broadband project

As the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) works to complete its South Africa Connect (SA Connect) programme, it is preparing to direct the State Information Technology... 

TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 

Rooiwal set for R4bn upgrade, DBSA selected as implementing agent

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the City of Tshwane (CoT) have embarked on a partnership that will see the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) implement the extensive upgrade... 

Telcos rank last in customer sentiment

South Africa’s telecommunications industry has ranked last for consumer sentiment, for the third consecutive year. The latest PWC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index for 2022,... 

Corridor Africa technologies developing solutions for telcos loadshedding challenges

Smart technology and innovative telecommunications solutions provider Corridor Africa Technologies is developing solutions to safeguard mobile network operators (MNOs) against the adverse impacts... 

Icasa to probe impact of loadshedding on the communications industry

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has established a Council Committee to determin the impact that ongoing loadshedding is having South Africa’s electronic...