Rand Water to embark on 56-hour water supply disruption to divert pipeline

Rand Water is preparing to implement a 56-hour project next week to divert its G20 pipeline to enable City Power to expand the Mondeor substation in Johannesburg. The diversion project will start... 

AI projected to contribute $19.9-trillion to global economy by 2030

Businesses’ investment in artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging its use in existing operations to deliver better products and services, is expected to have a cumulative global economic impact of... 

Condra to supply new cranes, refurbish others at new steel premises

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing three new cranes and refurbishing 14 others as certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate supplier Special Steels moves to bigger premises.... 

Coca-Cola, bottling partners to invest $25m in water initiatives in Africa

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC – plan to invest nearly $25-million to... 

Technology can help the water utilities get ahead of deteriorating water delivery systems

Technology can play a significant role in empowering South Africa’s water utilities to get ahead of the curve and arrest the accessibility and quality decline brought about by increasingly ageing... 

RMB facilitates landmark fibre infrastructure acquisition

Open-access fibre network operator Octotel’s acquisition by a consortium has closed under accelerated timelines, says RMB, which acted as the sole mandated lead arranger to fund the acquisition.... 

Sanral probing historic GFIP e-toll debt options

While the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on Tuesday welcomed the first instalment by the Gauteng provincial government of its contribution to the Gauteng Freeway Improvement... 

DWS launches Vaal anti-pollution forum

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is preparing to launch a new forum aimed at mitigating the years-long pollution impacting the Vaal river’s water quality. The Vaal River Anti-Pollution... 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel set for six-month closure

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel is set to be closed on Tuesday for a period of six months for critical maintenance. The closure of the LHWP tunnel will affect the Phase I Water... 

Gauteng pays first GFIP e-toll instalment

The Gauteng provincial government (GPG) on Monday paid the first of five equal instalments of its agreed R12.9-billion contribution to historical e-toll debt. Of the first R3.8 billion paid to... 

Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

New pact to boost telecoms SMMEs

Digital infrastructure and managed services provider Seacom and ICT SMME Chamber have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster the growth and development of small, medium-sized... 

South African MVNOs focus on lifestyle value and personalisation

As South Africa’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market braces for explosive growth, emerging players are moving beyond competing on price towards delivering clear, lifestyle-driven value... 

Global mobile subscriptions topped 8.7bn in second quarter

The number of mobile subscriptions globally has reached nearly 8.7-billion, after 60-million subscriptions were added during the second quarter of this year, with global mobile subscription... 

Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

Just Water Partnerships a viable mechanism to unlock water investments, says Majodina

The Just Water Partnerships (JWPs) initiative is a viable mechanism to enable investments in water resilience and sustainability in low- and middle-income countries and contribute to national... 

Gauteng balancing finances, as first e-tolls debt due

It is a balancing act as Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) works to prevent bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 

Modernisation will boost Southern Africa rail

Modernisation and digitisation will be critical to driving the future growth of Southern Africa’s railway industry. Key technological developments that will be central to creating interconnected... 

Surging municipal water debt threatens stability of entire water value chain

Urgent action is required to arrest South African municipalities’ ever-rising debt to water boards, which has increased 151% since 2019, highlighting a severe financial crisis within the water... 

New biomass plant in Pretoria in the offing

Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) has appointed SRK Consulting as the independent environmental consultant to undertake the environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria. The... 

MTN, ZTE achieve Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime coverage in South Africa

MTN South Africa and ZTE Corporation have collaborated to develop Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa. The deployment of... 

Cell C assures licence control transfer to TPC meets criteria, not anti-competitive

Cell C on Thursday assured rivals that it will maintain its holding of its Individual Electronic Communications Network Service and Individual Electronic Communications Service licences, and that... 

DWS needs workable plan to resolve debt to water boards – portfolio committee

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has raised concern over the lack of tangible plans to resolve increasing debt owed to water boards by municipalities. To resolve this, it has... 

MTN modernisation increases network availability score, 5G network coverage

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has increased its network availability score to more than 98% as it modernises its network for resilience. More than 400 site have been modernised this... 

Tetra Pak ups liquid board packaging recycling to over 20%

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak Southern Africa had increased the recycling rate of liquid board packaging (LBP) to more than 20% by mid-2024, bringing it closer to its... 

Digital platforms could boost South Africa’s economy by R91.4bn over next ten years

Digital platforms could provide transformative growth for South Africa’s economy, with projections indicating the addition of R91.4-billion into the country’s economy over the next ten years. A new... 

Accenture, MTN conclude ORAN proof-of-concept

Accenture and MTN have embarked on a proof-of-concept in to test the capabilities of open radio access network (ORAN) solution to improve customer experience and optimise costs. Two successful... 

Harmony refurbishes three municipal wastewater treatment plants

Harmony Gold has refurbished three municipal wastewater treatment plants on behalf of the Matjhabeng, Matlosana and Merafong municipalities and has implemented its own water treatment plants at... 

Valhalla Capital Partners, Finnish wastewater pioneer in JV

South Africa-based investment holding company Valhalla Capital Partners has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Finnish wastewater treatment technology pioneer EPSE. The JV, which also... 

Comms committee lauds ‘groundbreaking’ Seacom, ICT SMME chamber MoU

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Seacom South Africa and the ICT SMME Chamber. Portfolio... 

GSMA spotlights role of AI in South Africa’s socioeconomic growth

South Africa has emerged as a major player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socioeconomic development and climate impact. However, unlocking the full potential of AI will require... 

Polihali tunnel completion marks LHWP milestone

After seven months of tunnelling on the Polihali transfer tunnel construction site, the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake... 

Digital transformation must not widen digital divide

Experts have cautioned that as South Africa pursues digital transformation, it must ensure that it does not widen the already significant digital divide and digital inequality in the country. While... 

Competition Tribunal gives green light for Telkom’s masts, towers business disposal

The Competition Tribunal has approved JSE-listed Telkom’s disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This followed shareholder approval in May for the sale to a consortium... 

Failed Riversands dams not registered, licensed

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) plans to take action against the current and former owners of the dams that failed earlier in August, subsequently causing flooding that resulted in... 

Vodacom to invest over R500m to expand connectivity in the Eastern Cape

Telecommunications group Vodacom is continuing its plans to modernise its network and accelerate broadband coverage, particularly in townships and deep rural areas, as part of its long-term vision... 

Triple-digit growth projected for global GenAI smartphone shipments

Generative AI (GenAI) smartphone shipments worldwide in 2024 are expected to surge 363.6% to 234.2-million units as the future of the smartphone industry transforms. According to a new forecast by... 

Call centre launched to bridge gap between Unisa and its students

Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and the University of South Africa (Unisa), has launched a call centre to bridge the gap between the university and its students. Since... 

Inquiry into licensing framework for satellite services opens

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has launched an inquiry into the licensing framework for satellite services in South Africa. Interested stakeholders have until... 

MTN Group Fintech, Bayobab announce new appointments to their boards

MTN Group has appointed four nonexecutive directors to the boards of its MTN Group Fintech and Bayobab businesses. Appointed to the board of MTN Group Fintech is Herman Bosman as independent...