New skills hub opens to equip young people for AI-driven economy

A new Digital Skills Hub, developed by Afrika Tikkun with support from the MTN South Africa Foundation, has been launched in Diepsloot, Gauteng, to prepare young people for a fast-changing,... 

Africa’s first air rescue simulator, with crane and suspended helicopter, opens in Joburg

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has unveiled a 4 t overhead crane with suspended helicopter fuselage which has accurately replicated helicopter motion in the hover, enabling simulated, realistic... 

Urgent safety alert over high-risk dams in Limpopo

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday issued an urgent public notice regarding the critically high-water levels across multiple dams in Limpopo. This followed persistent rainfall... 

Tzaneen dam structure not at immediate risk amid heavy rains

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday assured that Tzaneen dam wall is not at risk despite the recent heavy rains in the Tzaneen dam catchment. The rainfall has led to the dam... 

Major water infrastructure commissioned to secure supply for Rustenburg, Thabazimbi

Critical upgraded water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi... 

Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community launch water pipeline project

Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community, along with the Rustenburg local municipality, have jointly launched Phase 1 of the Bethanie-Modikwe bulk water pipeline project. The... 

DWS investigating possible dam failure at Thabo’s dam

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has sent a team of engineers to investigate a possible dam failure on a farm along the R568 road near Bronkhorspruit. The team is assessing Thabo’s dam... 

Vodacom, Google Cloud forge multiyear strategic AI collaboration

Telecommunications company Vodacom and Google Cloud have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate digital transformation. Leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced data analytics and AI... 

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal investing more than R1.1bn in network infrastructure

Telecommunications company Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal is investing R1.142-billion into the region’s network infrastructure during the 2026 financial year. This includes R796-million for radio projects,... 

R17m solar project reduces Sun City’s reliance on grid power

Just over a year after installation, holiday resort Sun City’s R17-million solar plant project, designed to reduce consumption of grid-supplied electricity, has delivered significant benefits and... 

Polihali dam rockfill reaches 1977 m elevation milestone

Another milestone has been passed as the construction of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II continues. Polihali dam has reached the rockfill placement milestone of elevation 1 977... 

Water Research Commission launches water-saving campaign

As South Africa risks its water demand outstripping water supply, the Water Research Commission (WRC) has launched a new water-saving campaign to encourage households to play a role in combating... 

Cape Town’s new water projects receive in-principle approval for PPP model

The procurement phase for the Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS) and Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant (PEDP) is set to start in 2026, after the City of Cape Town’s public-private partnership (PPP)... 

New special-purpose vehicle launched to tackle Emfuleni water challenges

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has unveiled a new special-purpose vehicle (SPV) to restore the full functionality of Emfuleni local municipality’s embattled water and sanitation... 

2Africa subsea cable completion supercharges Africa’s digital future

The first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system, linking the continent with the Middle East, South Asia and Europe, has been completed, laying the foundation for... 

6G subscriptions to reach 180m by 2031

Global 6G subscriptions are forecast to reach 180-million by the end of 2031, excluding the early adoption of AI-enabled Internet of Things devices such as autonomous vehicles, smart glasses and... 

Vodacom Group increases Safaricom shareholding in R36bn deal

Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement with Kenya’s government to acquire 15% of Safaricom and an additional 5% from Vodafone at KES34 a share, in a deal valued at $2.1-billion, or... 

Standard Bank acts as advisor, facilitates funding for R11.5bn Vodacom-Maziv fibre deal

Standard Bank on Wednesday announced the financial close of the R11.5-billion deal that will result in Vodacom acquiring a 30% stake in Maziv. Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB)... 

More sluice gates closed at Vaal

Four sluice gates at the Vaal dam remain open after the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) closed two more on Tuesday. The first gate was closed at 10:00 and the second gate at 12:00 to... 

Water security key to economic stability, reflects Rand Water chairperson

Sustainable water management is not just an environmental concern, but an economic, developmental and moral imperative, with water security inseparable from climate resilience, economic stability... 

DWS closes another two Vaal dam sluice gates

Two more sluice gates have been closed at the Vaal dam to reduce outflows as water inflows into the dam decrease. The Department of Water and Sanitation said on Monday that six sluice gates now... 

Icasa approval marks milestone moment for South Africa’s fibre future as Vodacom, Maziv transaction moves forward

With Maziv and Vodacom securing the approval of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), plans are underway to scale investment into South Africa’s fibre landscape. In... 

Two sluice gates closed at Vaal dam, outflow increased at Bloemhof dam

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) closed two sluice gates at the Vaal dam over the weekend to reduce outflow. Eight sluice gates will remain open. 

Vaal sluice gates to remain open, Bloemhof outflow increased

Ten sluice gates at the Vaal dam will remain open on Friday, as the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) maintains the status quo. By Friday, the dam’s water storage levels were 106.8%, with... 

New SA-based platform aims to protect data sovereignty as firms move to leverage AI

One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a... 

Partnerships strengthen water services in Northern Cape mining municipalities

The Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) has transformed water service delivery in the municipalities where South African mining group Kumba Iron Ore operates. The MCPP was... 

Seacom embarks on new chapter as it rebrands

Digital infrastructure group Seacom has undertaken a brand overhaul as it marks a new chapter and reaffirms its commitment to innovation, client focus and digital leadership. The “strategic leap”... 

New SA-based platform aims to protect data sovereignty as firms move to leverage AI

One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a... 

DWS opens three more Vaal sluice gates, 10 gates now open

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is opening up three more sluice gates at the Vaal dam on Thursday to manage rising inflows at persistent rainfall across the Vaal river system. With two... 

Cell C makes debut on JSE

Cell C Holdings has listed on the JSE, under the ticker CCD, marking a defining milestone in South Africa’s telecommunications landscape and opening a new chapter in the company’s turnaround... 

Icasa approves Vodacom, Maziv deal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has approved telecommunications group Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. All other conditions precedent have been... 

Four sluice gates at Vaal dam reopened

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reopened four sluice gates at the Vaal dam, increasing the water outflows of the dam from 325 mᵌ/s to 950 mᵌ/s. This brings the total number of... 

Rate cuts positive turn for South Africa households, however financial strain remains

Despite some interest rate relief for South African households during the first half of 2025, financial pressures remain. While the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the second... 

Three sluice gates remain open at Vaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is keeping three sluice gates open at the Vaal dam. As rainfall resumed this this week, the department is monitoring the dam’s water outflow requirements. 

Sun City’s solar project pays off

A little more than a year after the installation of solar panels across the holiday resort, Sun City, in the North West, has saved more than R8.3-million in electricity costs. Sun City’s... 

Cell C Holdings closes listing offer at R26.50 a share

Soon to be JSE-listed Cell C Holdings on Monday said that its offer closed on Friday at R26.50 a share, an offer price implying a market capitalisation of R9-billion, based on a total of... 

DWS closes two Vaal sluice gates

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has closed two sluice gates at the Vaal dam, reducing water outflow. Over the past week, the department opened eight sluice gates at the dam, increasing... 

South African Human Rights Commission calls for resolution of Gauteng water crisis

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday called on all stakeholders to act with urgency to address the water crisis in Gauteng. Over the last five months, the commission’s... 

MTN MoMo, Mastercard expand collaboration to advance digital financial inclusion in South Africa

Telecommunications company MTN MoMo South Africa and global technology company Mastercard have expanded their strategic collaboration, building on existing efforts to broaden access to digital... 

Department, Rand Water take water conservation message to Soweto

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has teamed up with water utility Rand Water and Brandscapers Africa to promote water conservation for the community of Orlando West in Soweto, near...