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iSober App
Digital Cloud base solution manage remote breath alcohol testing
17th September 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Breathalyser specialist Alcohol Breathalysers is in the early stages of rolling out its iSober Breathalyser App & Cloud Service which is a breath alcohol test management tool and can be downloaded... 


From creaking Cairo, Egypt plans high-tech leap with new capital
2nd September 2021 By: Reuters

In Egypt's new capital on the outskirts of Cairo, residents will use smart cards and apps to unlock doors and make payments, and surf the web on public WiFi beamed from lampposts. A network of at... 


Global smartphone market expanded by 13.2% in second quarter
27th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Despite supply concerns and “vendor shakeups”, the global smartphone market expanded 13.2% in the second quarter of 2021, the International Data Corporation (IDC) says. Data from the IDC’s... 


Telecom Review finds that 700 MHz 5G network construction drives investment and brings benefits to telecom vendors in China
11th August 2021

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... 


Huawei, African telecoms body in pact to build ICT capacity across the continent
23rd July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology (ICT) group Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build capacity for ICT transformation... 


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Hybrid solar installation completed in Zimbabwe
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The active partnership between South Africa-based solar solutions provider Blockpower SA and German-managed microgrid integrator Dhybrid has resulted in the completion of a 1.4 MWp, 1 MVA, 480 kWh... 


Digital transformation crucial for continued competitiveness of South African mining
9th July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

While the adoption and pursuit of digital transformation in the mining sector can be far more complex than in some other industries, embracing technology and evolving will be key for the South... 


The iSober breathalyser App & Cloud Service – improve safety, reduce risk, optimise breath alcohol testing
25th June 2021

By Angus MacArthur, Breathalyser Specialist The iSober Breathalyser App & Cloud Service is a cutting-edge connected breathalyser testing management tool that integrates secure breath test data... 


SEM installs solar PV system at Stellenbosch University's Neelsie student centre
SEM installs solar PV system at Stellenbosch University's Neelsie student centre
23rd June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Energy engineering company SEM Solutions has completed the installation of a 393 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of the Neelsie Student Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU). The... 


MTN picks partners to expand mobile OpenRAN network in Africa
17th June 2021 By: Reuters

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,... 


Department of Telecommunications outlines seven focus areas for year ahead
4th June 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


Decade of technology-driven growth anticipated
21st May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The world is entering a new era of what is dubbed the “roaring 20s”, a decade of growth similar to the exponential growth experienced in the early 1920s following the catalytic events that changed... 


Smartphone recovery continued in Q1 as Huawei fell off Top 5
14th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Smartphone vendors shipped nearly 346-million devices during the first quarter of the year – equivalent to 25.5% year-on-year growth – as the pace of recovery for the global smartphone market... 


Enlit Africa to return in June with focus on 5Ds as industry prepares for energy transition
13th May 2021

Enlit Africa will kickstart its return on 8 June with a visionary discussion on the “5Ds of the energy transition”, namely: decarbonisation, decentralisation, democratisation, digitalisation and... 


Enlit Africa to return in June with focus on 5Ds as industry prepares for energy transition
4th May 2021

Enlit Africa will kickstart its return on 8 June with a visionary discussion on the “5Ds of the energy transition”, namely: decarbonisation, decentralisation, democratisation, digitalisation and... 


Huawei optimises its portfolio to boost business resilience
30th April 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology (ICT) giant Huawei is optimising its portfolio to boost its business resilience to cope with the uncertainty brought about by geopolitical tensions, the... 


Huawei launches women developers programme
26th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group Huawei has unveiled a new programme to empower women developers to create applications and tools that can change the world. The Huawei Women... 


Telecoms giant launches RuralStar Pro solution in Ghana
19th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


Huawei upgrades the user experience on HUAWEI Browser and Newsfeed
17th March 2021

Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has unveiled an upgraded news categorisation feature within HUAWEI Browser, to optimise the newsfeed experience for users in South Africa. This update enables every... 


SALT doubles grid-tied solar system, supported by year-long test
12th March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), in the Northern Cape, has added a new 53 kW solar installation to its grid-tied 40 kVA solar rooftop system. This follows after a system installed on... 


SALT doubles grid-tied solar system, supported by year-long test
22nd February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), in the Northern Cape, has added a new 53 kW solar installation to its grid-tied 40 kVA solar rooftop system. This follows after a system installed on... 


Smartphone market swung back to growth in fourth quarter
12th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The global smartphone market returned to growth during the fourth quarter of 2020, with a clear shift among the top five vendors, preliminary data from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows.... 


China may allow imports of some stranded Australian coal cargoes
China may allow imports of some stranded Australian coal cargoes
15th January 2021 By: Bloomberg

China is considering accepting some stranded Australian coal cargoes, an effort that would help ease a logjam of vessels that have stacked up off its coast for months. The shipments that could be... 


Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande
Sacpo, Huawei to roll out ICT academies across South African TVET colleges by 2021
9th December 2020 By: Yvonne Silaule

The South African College Principals Organisation and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out information and communication technology academies in all of South Africa’s 50... 


On-The-Air (04/12/2020)
On-The-Air (04/12/2020)
4th December 2020 By: Martin Creamer

While Australia’s trade relations with China are under huge strain, South Africa’s relations with the Asian giant are strengthening; and mining companies are going all out to become the darlings of... 


China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban
China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban
3rd December 2020 By: Reuters

China is set to allow a shipment of Australian coal into the country, according to a person familiar with the matter, despite a ban on such imports remaining in place as tensions between Beijing... 


Cova's recipe for R&D support
26th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s post-COVID-19 economy must be centred on stimulating innovation and the digital economy, says Nomalungelo Gina, deputy minister in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition... 


There’s $500m of coal on anchored ships off China’s coast
There’s $500m of coal on anchored ships off China’s coast
25th November 2020 By: Bloomberg

More than $500-million worth of Australian coal is on ships anchored off Chinese ports, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries cuts into trade, idles a portion of the world’s dry bulk... 


Huawei, Rain, Wits open South Africa’s first 5G Innovation Lab
20th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Chinese information and communication technology (ICT) giant Huawei, data-only network operator Rain and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have partnered to launch South Africa’s first... 


New 5G lab unveiled at Tshimologong Innovation Precinct
New 5G lab unveiled at Tshimologong Innovation Precinct
12th November 2020

Chinese information and communication technology giant Huawei, data-only network operator Rain and the University of the Witwatersrand have partnered to launch South Africa’s first 5G laboratory,... 


Huawei Drives Continuous Innovation built on Robust Partners
Huawei Drives Continuous Innovation built on Robust Partners
29th October 2020

Huawei has a long history of collaborating with other industry giants. Over the past decades, Huawei has worked with various organizations across industries, incorporating with each other’s edge to... 


Weekly Coal Index Report
Weekly Coal Index Report
19th October 2020

The Chinese ban on Australian imports has wrought confusion amongst traders, with many finding innovative ways to get their cargoes sold. Diplomatic relations between the countries soured ever... 


BHP says Chinese coal customers have made deferment requests
BHP says Chinese coal customers have made deferment requests
14th October 2020 By: Reuters

BHP Group has received deferment requests from Chinese coal customers, chairman Ken MacKenzie said on Wednesday, after reports that China had put a freeze on accepting Australian coal amid trade... 


Cova's recipe for R&D support
8th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Innovation, digital economy engine to drive SA’s growth South Africa’s post-COVID-19 economy must be centred on stimulating innovation and the digital economy, says Nomalungelo Gina, deputy... 


Huawei 5G equipment passes GSMA network security test
29th September 2020

Huawei's 5G wireless and core network equipment (5G RAN gNodeB, 5G Core UDG,UDM,UNC,UPCF) and LTE eNodeB has passed the GSMA’s Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) assessment. 


Cloud 2020 Online Conference set for record attendance
Cloud 2020 Online Conference set for record attendance
10th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A record number of delegates are expected to view the Cloud 2020 Online Conference which will launch later this month. 


AA Connected Car lets your vehicle ‘speak’ to you
3rd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a major step towards empowering motorists with information on their driving behaviour and vehicle performance, the Automobile Association (AA) has launched AA Connected Car. The product is a... 


Tech – and the Cloud – will drive the post-pandemic revival
Tech – and the Cloud – will drive the post-pandemic revival
20th August 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had such a fundamentally destabilising impact on the planet that it transcends public health concerns. It has triggered social and economic disasters in several countries,... 


Gold rebounds above $2 000 amid escalating US-China tensions
Gold rebounds above $2 000 amid escalating US-China tensions
18th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

Gold climbed back above $2 000 an ounce as renewed tensions between the U.S. and China boosted demand for haven assets, and the dollar weakened. The Trump administration announced further curbs on... 


The Hope Bay mine in Canada's northern territory of Nunavut.
Shandong Gold eyes turnaround for struggling Canada Arctic mine – executive
13th August 2020 By: Reuters

Shandong Gold Mining's bid to acquire a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic should be approved for economic reasons, the new head of its Canadian unit told Reuters. Shandong Gold in May offered... 


CLOUD set to drive Africa’s inclusive AI future
CLOUD set to drive Africa’s inclusive AI future
13th August 2020

JOHANNESBURG, July 2020 – Cloud computing offers unique opportunities to drive inclusive growth and economic transformation in Africa by developing the digital economy and supporting artificial... 


Gert Pretorius (left) and Willem Groenewald
Create, own your own driving data through AA Connected Car
7th August 2020 By: Irma Venter

Ordinary motorists may now have access to the digital details of their driving behaviour and vehicle performance, through the launch of the Automobile Association (AA’s) Connected Car.  “This is a... 


Optimising the Cloud journey
Optimising the Cloud journey
6th August 2020

Cloud services are critical for SMEs in the current environment, but they require experienced advisory and a comprehensive offering, writes George Thabit Ayad Thomas, Senior Solutions Manager of... 


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