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Hyundai South Africa gets new flagship as it launches Palisade
17th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai has a new flagship model in its range – the million-rand Palisade luxury large sports-utility vehicle (SUV). The Palisade, which is just short of five meters, takes its place in the local... 


Liquid connects the DRC, Congo Brazzaville with high-speed connectivity
16th September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has bridged communications between Kinshasa and Congo Brazzaville after leveraging wireless optical communication technology (WOC) from Project... 


IPO mania skips Africa, where fast-growing firms prefer debt
16th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

A global surge in initial public offerings has so far eluded sub-Saharan Africa. Companies have raised a record $467-billion on the world’s stock exchanges during the first eight months of this... 


MTN Nigeria secures licence renewal
8th September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Nigerian Communications Commission has renewed MTN Nigeria’s Unified Access Service (UAS) licence and spectrum licence for wireless local loop in the 900 MHz and 1 800 MHz band, subject to... 


MTN is said to be in talks with buyers for Afghani wireless unit
8th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

MTN Group is in talks with potential international buyers for its wireless business in Afghanistan, a bid to accelerate plans to exit the country, according to people familiar with the matter.... 


Icasa consents to set aside order for spectrum ITAs
7th September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) and South Africa’s telecommunications operators have not reached an out-of-court settlement on the current spectrum impasse. Icasa... 


A black xox or tag manufactured by Quuppa and installed by Ya Batho measures real time positioning in a manganese mine in South Africa
Location tech adds real value
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Since the installation of a real-time intelligent location system – developed by global location technology platform company Quuppa – the mine in which it has been installed has reported a... 


South African company highlights need to maintain cybersecurity, analyse open-source data
31st August 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Local defence and security electronics company Hensoldt South Africa (Hensoldt SA) has highlighted the latest technologies available in these sectors. It did so at the recent 2021 Sovereign... 


An image of a large red tracked front loader at the mine face with bucket full of ore ready to be graded by a ShovelSense system
Real-time ore analysis set for African market
27th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Digital mining solutions provider MineSense is establishing offices in Africa and Europe to introduce its real-time ore analysis technologies to the African Copperbelt by the fourth quarter. “Once... 


SA homes becoming smarter as high speed internet becomes an essential
26th August 2021

By Shane Chorley, Head of Sales and Marketing at Frogfoot Access to affordable always-on connectivity, such as that provided by fibre, and advancement in home automation technology has resulted in... 


A photo of the Ford F-550 Summit Gunnision Edition at MINExpo 2016
Latest crane safety, truck developments on show
20th August 2021

Custom service and lube body manufacturer Summit Truck Bodies will be showcasing the latest developments in crane safety technology at mining show MINExpo International, which is taking place at... 


Company offers solutions to manage decentralised power systems
20th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The shift to renewable sources of power generation that are decentralised and have to be managed presents opportunities for technology company Hitachi ABB Power Grids to be involved in the local... 


Wireless infrastructure, location systems beneficial for mines
13th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

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 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... 


INCLINED TO WORK
The Mems tilt meters being used in the silo construction project will monitor if any inclination does occur
Tilt meters to tilt favourably in project’s way
9th July 2021 By: Halima Frost

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... 


INTEGRATED BLASTING
BME’s technology drive is based on solutions that can integrate with each other
Digital blasting on the rise in Africa
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

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... 


SAFER, DEEPER MINING
From its inception, Ya Batho decided to make products appropriate in explosive environments and close to electronic equipment, without interference, to adhere to mining regulations
Testing can ensure safe communication on mines
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

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... 


Global 5G subscriptions to exceed half-a-billion mark by year-end – report
2nd July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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 donates R1 million to Unjani Clinics for wireless ultrasound devices
28th June 2021

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... 


Industry 4.0 training key to ensuring South Africa is not left behind
Industry 4.0 training key to ensuring South Africa is not left behind
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

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... 


Industry 4.0 training key to ensuring South Africa is not left behind
Industry 4.0 training key to ensuring South Africa is not left behind
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

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... 


CERTIFICATION Carrier is comitted to ensuring that all products are fully certified
The importance of certification – How it drives us forward
25th June 2021

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... 


Opinion Piece: Next-Generation Networks could change the game, but how can telcos deploy them effectively?
21st June 2021

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... 


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,... 


Icasa nears ‘spectrum impasse breakthrough’
14th June 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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... 


Cosasco
Cosasco
4th June 2021

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... 


Echo Point by Cosasco
Echo Point by Cosasco
2nd June 2021

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


TIA funds township Internet solutions
28th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


Schneider’s New Generation CompPacT NSX Moulded Circuit Breaker
Schneider’s New Generation CompPacT NSX Moulded Circuit Breaker
27th May 2021

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... 


Popularity of QualiRock’s SafeLight demands increased production
Popularity of QualiRock’s SafeLight demands increased production
21st May 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

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... 


Reluctant to tie the knot with tech? 5 steps to successful adoption of smart technology
21st May 2021

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... 


Don’t ignore the remote revolution!
21st May 2021

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... 


Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
DCDT tables budget of R3.7bn for year, outlines 7 key priorities
19th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


The world economy is suddenly running low on everything
17th May 2021 By: Bloomberg

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... 


Continental body publishes spectrum recommendations
7th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

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


Extended range fibre-like wireless backhaul with Siklu
Extended range fibre-like wireless backhaul with Siklu
7th May 2021

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 improves transaction security, improves user experience
6th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Extended range fibre-like wireless backhaul with Siklu
Extended range fibre-like wireless backhaul with Siklu
6th May 2021

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... 


Technology Innovation Agency funds the development of an affordable Internet solution for townships
5th May 2021 By: Yvonne Silaule

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... 


Waspa elects new chairperson, office bearers for 2021
3rd May 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


Track assets more efficiently with fully customisable RFID labelling solutions
Track assets more efficiently with fully customisable RFID labelling solutions
28th April 2021

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... 


THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL THINGS connectivity forms the foundation of industrial control and automation
Industry 4.0 tech adoption requires forethought
16th April 2021

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... 


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