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,... 

Reliable drive, automation systems critical for agricultural operations

Reliable drive and automation systems are becoming critical to maintaining productivity and efficiency across agricultural operations, where equipment is often required to operate in challenging... 

South African Human Rights Commission probes Gauteng’s deepening water crisis

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC’s) Gauteng office has launched an inquiry to investigate the water crisis affecting the province. The commission has identified prima facie... 

Rising infrastructure crime, electricity outages push telecom resilience costs higher – Icasa

Theft, vandalism and electricity outages continue to weigh on South Africa’s telecommunications sector, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) latest ‘State of the... 

South Africa’s telco landscape undergoing quality-led shift

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... 

Water security critical to the future of mining in South Africa

The future of mining in South Africa will not only depend on the discovery of new mineral deposits or the attraction of new capital, but also on whether a governance framework can be established in... 

Africa’s energy gaps slow ICT sector decarbonisation, Vodacom warns in new research report

A new research report published by telecommunications group Vodacom highlights Africa’s high vulnerability to climate change, with decarbonisation efforts hampered by critical energy challenges.... 

Smarter water use could feed 10bn, create nearly 250m jobs – World Bank

Current agricultural water management practices, characterised by overuse in some countries and underuse in others, can only sustainably support food production for less than half the global... 

Water storage solutions company fills a key gap

As Africa faces mounting pressure on its water resources, South African manufacturer Rainbow Reservoirs is positioning itself as a key player to fill a gap in the continent’s water infrastructure. 

LHWP’s Senqu bridge officially inaugurated

The longest bridge in Lesotho, and a critical component of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II, is officially being inaugurated by King Letsie III, along with South African... 

MTN maintains best network position in MyBroadband quarterly tests

Telecommunications giant MTN continues its dominance in overall network performance during the first quarter of 2026. Consistently outperforming its competitors across the most important metrics in... 

Seacom launches Seacom PeeringReach to extend South Africa's exchange fabric into local municipalities

Seacom has launched a cost-effective Layer 2 connectivity solution designed to extend South Africa's Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into local municipalities and regional hubs. Seacom...