ASSAf calls for stronger evidence, transparency, oversight after AI policy draft withdrawal

The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy presents an important opportunity to strengthen the country’s approach to AI governance through greater... 

Telkom reports strong FY earnings

JSE-listed Telkom on Tuesday posted a double-digit increase in earnings from continuing operations for the year ended March 31. Headline earnings a share increased 21.5% to 708.5c, while basic... 

Africa’s infrastructure future will be decided by execution

Africa has no shortage of infrastructure plans or vision; however, infrastructure delivery requires more than ambition: it requires execution, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo... 

Mpumalanga student secures top spot in South African Youth Water competition

A 17-year-old Grade 11 learner from Sintintile Secondary School, in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, took the top honours and was crowned the national winner of the 2026 South African Youth Water Prize... 

Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 

Department lays the groundwork for South Africa’s future water security

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to advance national bulk water and national resource projects across South Africa. During her Budget Vote speech this month, Water and... 

DWS reassures on dam safety while accelerating inspections and rehabilitation

Disaster management and dam safety have become critical pillars of national and regional water security, said Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo when delivering the Department of... 

ECA chief urges scaling up financing for water investments to drive growth, resilience, shared prosperity

Africa must urgently close the financing gap for water and sanitation investments if the continent is to accelerate progress on sustainable development, climate resilience and economic... 

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft launch mobile digital lab in North West

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have teamed up to launch a solar-powered mobile digital lab at the Royal Bafokeng... 

Gauteng Department of e-Government records improved fourth-quarter performance

The Gauteng Department of e-Government on Wednesday reported an improved performance during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, as it achieved 32 of its 38 planned targets,... 

Telkom’s continuing operations to achieve double-digit earnings growth

JSE-listed Telkom on Wednesday said it expects to report a double-digit increase in earnings from its continuing operations for the year ended March 31. Basic earnings per share (BEPS) and headline... 

Water Resources agency one step closer to establishment

Major milestones have been passed in the establishment of the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (SANWRIA), and the operationalisation of the new State-owned water agency... 

Sentech appoints COO

State-owned broadcast signal distributor and technology solutions provider Sentech has officially appointed Flenk Mnisi as COO, effective May 18. Mnisi was acting COO prior to his official... 

As Altron delivers strong double-digit growth in FY26, it readies for next phase of growth

JSE-listed Altron ended the 2026 financial year on a strong note, setting the tone for the next year and marking the successful conclusion of its 'Accelerated Growth' phase and the start of its... 

Reunert delivers mixed results in H1, resilience ensured through diverse portfolio

JSE-listed Reunert posted a 23% decrease in operating profit to R453-million during the six months to March 31, 2026. The group’s operating profit was adversely affected by non-cash IFRS 2... 

Inside Tharisa’s life-extending transition from openpit to underground mining

On March 31, 2026, just after 14:00, the detonation of 650 kg of explosives broke through the first rocks to enable access to underground resources at the Tharisa mine, located on the western limb... 

MTR donates slurry pump to mining-focused school to boost hands-on engineering skills

Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) has donated a R600 000 slurry pump to the Mandisa Shiceka School of Specialisation to promote South African mining skills upliftment. The high school specialises... 

Partnership boosts AI skills in Africa

Origin Research and Innovation Labs and Intel Corporation have partnered to accelerate AI skills development and innovation across Africa, amid growing demand for locally based AI training... 

Inside Tharisa’s life-extending transition from openpit to underground mining

On March 31, 2026, just after 14:00, the detonation of 650 kg of explosives broke through the first rocks to enable access to underground resources at the Tharisa mine, located on the western limb... 

South Africa, Botswana ink water quality, aquatic invasive species MoA

South Africa and Botswana are teaming up to monitor water quality and manage invasive aquatic species in the upper Limpopo river basin. Through a memorandum of agreement (MoA), the two countries... 

More stakeholder consultations on the cards as DWS responds to input on proposed dam management regulations

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will embark on additional and more extensive stakeholder and public consultation and engagement on its proposed Draft Regulations for the Management and... 

Africa’s data centre market a generational opportunity

Africa has the foundation to benefit from the growing global data centre ecosystem, delegates heard during law firm Bowmans seminar, titled Data centres and Africa’s digital opportunity: Business,... 

CoJ establishes task teams to reduce waste and sewer spillages in river systems

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), through its Water Quality and Catchment Management Unit, is implementing a series of targeted... 

Water Budget Vote signals new era of accountability, water security, with crisis recognised - Awsisa chair

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina’s 2026 Budget Vote is one of the “clearest and most significant” policy interventions undertaken to confront South Africa’s deepening water and... 

Competition Tribunal greenlights Norfund, Nafasi transaction

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries’ (Norfund’s) acquisition of a minority interest in South African water company Nafasi... 

Eskom, Rand Water to undertake two-month critical planned maintenance at water supply sites

Water supply across Gauteng could possibly be impacted for nearly two months as State-owned power utility Eskom undertakes planned critical maintenance activities at water utility Rand Water’s... 

Bulk water in balance, local deficits still weigh on water sector

While South Africa’s raw water supply remains in balance with existing demand on a national scale, localised deficits remain – with municipal water services reliability declining sharply and water... 

Icasa’s approval of licence transfer application of Herotel paves the way for national fibre expansion

The approval by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) of Herotel’s licence transfer application marked a definitive step forward in strengthening South Africa’s fibre... 

Weir positioned to respond to Botswana mining ecosystem

As Botswana’s mining sector continues to diversify, there are significant opportunities to support more efficient, resilient and sustainable mining operations, reports manufacturer of mining... 

SA mobile market shake-up accelerates as challengers close in on bigger rivals

South Africa’s mobile market is undergoing a structural shift as challenger operators start to capture high-value subscribers from market leaders. According to Opensignal’s latest subscriber... 

Fibre and fixed wireless drive South Africa’s broadband expansion

South Africa’s fixed broadband market is expanding rapidly, with fixed wireless access (FWA) becoming more important. Opensignal’s analysis, in its ‘South Africa Fixed Broadband Experience report’,... 

New subsea cable to strengthen the connectivity between Europe, Africa launched

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has kicked off the initiation of the Via Africa submarine cable project, a major new Europe–Africa submarine cable project that will connect Europe to Africa... 

GCRO, Mistra launch Gauteng 2035 scenarios report

A new report has outlined three scenarios for South Africa’s most populous province by 2035. The 'Finding Our Rhythm: Pathways and Futures for the Gauteng City Region' report, published on... 

MTN delivers strong Q1 results

JSE-listed MTN Group on Tuesday reported a strong first quarter performance as the group executes on its Ambition 2030 strategy. During the three months to March 31, MTN Group earnings before... 

Vodacom starts Vision 2030 strong as double-digit earnings reported for year

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday said it has had a strong start to its Vision 2030 strategy, after delivering double-digit earnings growth for the year ended March 31. During the year under... 

Longest Lesotho bridge opens to secure LHWP Phase II access routes

In a landmark milestone, the Senqu bridge, the longest in Lesotho and a critical component of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II, has officially been inaugurated. The inauguration... 

Huawei unveils AI-ready data infrastructure to drive enterprise innovation in South Africa

The need for intelligent storage and computing is growing as AI puts pressure on infrastructure, leaving organisation increasingly reconsidering how they store, manage, protect and use data, says... 

DWS calls on water users to register, update water user information

Water users are being urged to register or update their water use information as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the management and protection of South Africa’s water resources. The... 

Vodacom to report strong FY earnings

Telecommunications company Vodacom Group on Tuesday expects double-digit increases in earnings for the year ended March 31. In a trading update, the group said that the strong results are expected... 

Competition Commission refers Multichoice, Altech to Tribunal

The Competition Commission, in a statement on Monday, said it has referred a complaint against MultiChoice South Africa and Altech UEC South Africa to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution,...