Vodacom to show fibre deal’s strong public interest, pro-competitive advantages

Telecommunications group Vodacom intends to showcase the strong public interest and pro-competitive advantages that its proposed transaction will have on the fibre market, and the country as a... 

Second edition of TCS Sustainathon South Africa to tackle sustainable water and sanitation

The second edition of TCS Sustainathon South Africa has been launched under the theme ‘Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management’, encouraging entrants to develop solutions for the country’s... 

Africa to be fastest-growing fintech region as global industry grows to $1.5tr by 2030

Emerging economies are leading the way as financial technology (fintech) gains momentum, with global revenues set to surge sixfold from $245-billion to $1.5-trillion by 2030, a new report released... 

Technology group 4Sight bounces back after tough period

After a period of instability, Alt-X-listed 4Sight has turned its fortunes around, successfully navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic-linked lockdowns and restrictions, and ultimately delivering... 

Vodacom investing more than R500m to expand connectivity in Eastern Cape rural areas, townships

Telecommunications group Vodacom Eastern Cape region is injecting more than R500-million to expand connectivity in deep rural areas and townships that had no connectivity before. The bulk of the... 

Helios Towers posts double-digit H1 increases

Independent telecommunications infrastructure company Helios Towers on Thursday posted double-digit increases across earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), operating... 

Potsdam wastewater works upgrade breaks ground

Construction on the Potsdam wastewater treatment works (WWTW) upgrade, the Western Cape’s second largest infrastructure project, has started. The R5.2-billion upgrade, which will double the plant’s... 

Township ISP TooMuchWifi connects three more communities

Cape Town-based township Internet service provider TooMuchWifi has expanded its operations in the Western Cape province to bring affordable and reliable Internet connectivity to three communities.... 

Telkom Q1 revenue increases, as legacy, loadshedding impacts Ebitda

JSE-listed Telkom has posted a 4.2% decline in group earnings before tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebidta) for the first quarter of the 2024 financial year amid the continued decline of... 

MTN, JRA partner to alleviate loadshedding traffic delays

JSE-listed MTN and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) have partnered to ensure traffic lights near the telecommunications group’s base stations are operational during loadshedding. MTN is now... 

Competition Commission publishes final platforms market report

The Competition Commission on Monday published wide-ranging remedial actions for Google, Apple, Takealot and food delivery applications, such as Uber Eats and Mr D Food, besides others, to level... 

Department outlines pre-emptive measures amid forecasts of deteriorating water supply

While South Africa is currently in balance nationally in terms of water supply and demand, albeit with localised – and, in some cases, severe – deficits, this could change rapidly. The country... 

Gauteng govt vows to use ‘every technology available’ in fight against crime

South Africa’s economic hub is “going high-tech” to combat the country’s number one enemy: crime, avers Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. No stone must be left unturned and every technology available... 

MTN’s MoMo platform notches up eight million subscribers in four years

Telecommunications group MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) platform has reached eight-million subscribers four years after its launch as South Africans increasingly seek alternatives to traditional... 

‘Muela power station’s Unit 1 returns to service after repairs

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) on Wednesday said that Unit 1 of the ‘Muela power station has returned to service following a successful restoration. The unit, which experienced... 

Altron to report decrease in interim group earnings

JSE-listed Altron on Wednesday said that it expects a double-digit decline in group earnings during the six months ended August 31, 2023, as it streamlines two noncore operations. In an operational... 

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...