Ramaphosa to head new national water crisis committee as SA escalates intervention

The South African government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, to be chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to tackle the country’s long-running water crisis. While longer-term... 

Refurbishment trumps new buys, says crane manufacturer Condra

The refurbishment of cranes offers at least three clear advantages: cost savings, improved crane performance – through newer, faster hoists – and operator familiarity, crane manufacturer Condra... 

Rand Water abstraction volumes slightly above DWS's temporarily boosted allocation

Rand Water on Thursday said it is currently abstracting slightly above its new allocation provided by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) of an additional 200 Mℓ/d. Earlier this month, the... 

Altron Document Solutions acquires controlling equity stake in Xtec KZN

Document management, print and digital workflow solutions provider Altron Document Solutions (ADS) is acquiring a controlling equity stake in document solutions and technology services company Xtec... 

Blu Label’s H1 results, excluding Cell C, remain resilient

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group on Wednesday said it has emerged from the six months ended November 30, 2025, with a simplified structure, stronger capital base and clearer strategic... 

Investment in water prioritised as Gauteng battles water challenges, says Premier

As water challenges continue to cripple South Africa’s most populous province, the Gauteng provincial government has reiterated its commitment to resolve the wide-spread issues. Speaking during his... 

Altron expects strong performance for FY26

JSE-listed Altron on Tuesday reiterated expectations of double-digit increases in earnings for the year ended February 28, 2026. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations and... 

Water officials head to Japan for bilateral cooperation advancement

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is undertaking a high-level visit to Japan from February 23 to 27 in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Japan... 

Huawei, National School of Government partner to boost public sector digital skills

Information and communication technology company Huawei South Africa and the National School of Government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen digital skills development... 

Blu Label to report drop in H1 earnings

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group Limited on Thursday said it expects a more than 100% decline in earnings per share (EPS) and a double-digit slump in headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the... 

Rand Water given thumbs up to extract more water from Vaal to stabilise Gauteng’s water supply

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has approved an urgent water-use licence application from Rand Water to extract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) for four... 

MTN to buy IHS Towers for about $2.2bn

JSE-listed MTN Group is increasing its shareholding in IHS Towers to 100% to strengthen and reintegrate its ownership of critical digital infrastructure across Africa. The proposed acquisition,... 

R200bn in investment targeted at upcoming Gauteng Investment Conference

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile on Tuesday officially launched the ramp-up to the Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 9, to attract investment into South... 

Water Bill will not fix political failure, poor governance, warns Outa

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) on Monday warned that, while necessary, the amendment of South Africa’s Water Services Act will not fix political failure and poor governance. In its... 

Telkom maintains momentum in Q3

JSE-listed Telkom on Monday posted earnings and revenue growth during the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by its data-led strategy. Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation... 

Key interventions under way to stabilise Gauteng’s water supply, assures GPG

Coordinated efforts are under way to address ongoing water supply challenges affecting parts of the metropolitans of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane and Mogale City local municipality, says... 

Johannesburg needs new water approach, says water department's Phillips

Johannesburg needs a new approach to water provision, one that aligns responsibility with authority and supports stable, accountable service delivery, says Department of Water and Sanitation... 

Cell C delivers maiden results with growth momentum

JSE-listed Cell C’s maiden interim financial results after its listing shows some improvements as the company transitions to its next phase as a financially stronger business following the... 

President-chaired national water committee formed to tackle water crisis

Government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to tackle South Africa’s prolonged water crisis. While longer-term reforms are under way, led by... 

Deep regional understanding boosts OEM’s support capabilities

A deep understanding of Africa’s diverse pumping requirements and challenges, along with extensive aftersales support in remote or harsh environments, provides peace of mind to customers... 

Gauteng water consumption surges in January after December decline

The Monthly Dashboard for a Water Secure Gauteng shows that while overall water consumption across the province decreased during December, by January demand had surged significantly in the... 

New State agency to take over water infrastructure set for April launch

The establishment of the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA), the new State-owned company to be responsible for financing, developing and managing South Africa’s water... 

Human rights commission calls for water crisis to be declared a national disaster

The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for the water outages currently crippling South Africa to be declared a national disaster, as it believes that the water challenges have reached... 

Altron strengthens growth strategy with new appointments

JSE-listed Altron Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with the strategic appointments of Yolanden Moodley as Altron Document Solutions MD and Warren Mande as Netstar chief... 

Altron to deliver higher earnings for FY2026

JSE-listed Altron on Thursday said it expects to post higher earnings for the year ended February 28, 2026. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations and earnings per share... 

Low-band spectrum required to tackle the rural connectivity gap, new GSMA report shows

Access to sufficient sub-1 GHz spectrum is one of the most effective tools available to improve rural network coverage, quality and affordability, a new GSMA report shows. The ‘Spectrum and Rural... 

Nighttime water throttling, restrictions, leak detection among efforts to reverse Joburg’s water woes

As suburbs across Johannesburg continue to battle water outages and intermittent water supply, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) says that it is taking decisive action to stabilise the water supply... 

Johannesburg not at Day Zero, CoJ says

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has assured that, despite the widespread water challenges being experienced across the region, there is no ‘Day Zero’ and the water system, while under pressure, is... 

New East Africa fibre highway linking Goma to Mombasa goes live

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group on Monday switched on its new 2 000 km fibre route in East Africa, connecting Mombasa, on Kenya’s coast, to Goma in the... 

Vuma reaches 1m subscribers

Maziv-owned fibre network operator Vuma has officially surpassed one-million subscribers. Vuma reached this milestone within eight years, underscoring how central fibre connectivity has become to... 

Vodacom to participate in Egypt’s investment programme

Telecommunications group Vodafone Egypt plans to participate in Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’s multi-year... 

Rand Water to throttle supply amid high demand

Water utility Rand Water is reducing water supply to high-consuming metropolitans as demand is stretching its system. In a statement issued over the weekend, Rand Water said that water consumption... 

Water consumption in Gauteng declines from levels seen last week

There has been a significant reduction in water use across Gauteng’s metropolitans, the latest data from water utility Rand Water shows. Combined, the cities of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane... 

UN calls for reset as world enters  ‘water bankruptcy’ era

The world has entered what the United Nations (UN) calls ‘water bankruptcy’, a state in which more water is withdrawn than climate and hydrology can provide and the impact is irreversible. Many... 

South Africa’s water crisis may be severe, but the tools to fix it are already in place – Xylem

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can be undertaken at the national, local, business and individual levels – similar to the response to its... 

SA-UK partnership aims to strengthen municipal water security in South Africa

A new UK-South African partnership has been established to strengthen municipal water security and reduce water losses across South Africa. The strategic partnership between the New Partnership for... 

MTN eyes increased stake in IHS

JSE-listed telecommunications giant MTN is in an advanced stage of discussions with independent tower owner, operator and developer IHS Holdings to acquire the 75% shares it does not already own.... 

DWS issues a dam safety directive to Senteeko dam owner

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued a dam safety directive to Shamile CPA, owner of Mpumalanga-based My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko dam, to immediately undertake action... 

Vodacom delivers strong Q3, bolstered by International, Egypt

JSE-listed telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has posted a strong third quarter, with sustained growth recorded across the group’s International and Egypt operations. In a trading update for... 

Rand Water overstretching assets to meet high demand

Water utility Rand Water on Tuesday raised concern over persistent high water demand. The utility said in a statement that it is overstretching its assets to accommodate the high consumption, which...