Vodacom investing over R800m to accelerate network expansion in three provinces

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing more than R800-million across three South African provinces to accelerate network infrastructure and coverage expansion, enhance capacity and... 

Vodacomʼs virtual wheeling solution goes live in S Africa

Telecommunications group Vodacom has fully operationalised virtual wheeling, marking a major milestone through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer (IPP) SOLA Group. The... 

Wits launches research centre to tackle South Africa’s water challenges

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 

Google continues significant investments into subsea cable connectivity, training

Google has announced a series of investments aimed at building Africa’s digital future, including a new subsea cable connectivity hub in South Africa, $9-million in new funding for African... 

Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 

Condra portal cranes head to FL Smidth sites in Ghana, Saudi Arabia

As mining engineering company FL Smidth (FLS) decommissions a 10 t Condra portal crane in Mozambique for reuse in a company workshop in Ghana, crane manufacturer Condra Cranes Johannesburg has... 

South African battery innovator secures safety certification for underground mining use

South Africa-based battery design and manufacturing company Mega Titan Power’s new vehicle starting battery technology has been certified by certification and test laboratory accreditation body... 

Water infrastructure needs skilled hands – Wisa CEO

South Africa’s water sector investment needs to be equally matched by investment in skills and professionalisation – both within the water sector and among its external support partners, says Water... 

R5-a-day model bringing high-speed Internet to thousands of underserved homes

Fibertime aims to transform Internet access in township communities by rolling out fibre-to-the-home at just R5 a day, making reliable, high-speed connectivity affordable for the first time.... 

Municipal water withdrawals from Rand Water supply surge

Water utility Rand Water on Thursday warned of “extremely” high water consumption by municipalities, urging users to use water sparingly. The utility, which abstracts, purifies and sells bulk... 

Salga calls for calm amid Johannesburg water protests

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) Gauteng on Thursday called for calm and cooperation amid the ongoing service delivery protests in the City of Johannesburg. Residents are... 

Vodacom makes native voice call on 5G

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has successfully made a native voice call on 5G, also known as Voice-over-New-Radio (VoNR), marking a major milestone in the evolution of mobile... 

AI changing jobs, not replacing them

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, not replacing jobs, according to a new report. The Collective X report, ‘Decoding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Demand... 

Business-as-usual won’t solve water challenges – Mahlobo

South Africa’s water scarcity demands urgent action and cannot be treated as ‘business as usual’, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, calling for bold innovation, cross-border... 

New council launched to scale global water investments

As part of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative, a new water investment council has been launched to drive water investments at the highest levels of global diplomacy. The Global Outlook Council... 

Blu Label’s TPC acquires additional interest in Cell C

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group subsidiary The Prepaid Company (TPC) has received conditional approval from the Competition Tribunal to acquire an additional 4.04% shareholding in Cell C from... 

DWS opens water resource rehabilitation guidelines for public input

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has embarked on the public consultations for its draft ‘Rehabilitation Management Guidelines (RMG) for Water Resources’. Interested stakeholders have... 

Giyani’s water thirst to be quenched by end-September

The Giyani Water Intervention Programme, in Limpopo province’s Mopani district, is expected to be completed before the end of September 2025. Currently 90.23% complete, the long-delayed Giyani... 

MTN MoMo launches rent-to-own smartphone solution

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) South Africa has launched a rent-to-own smartphone solution, unlocking access for the unbanked and underserved to own a 4G or 5G smartphone from as little as R10 a day.... 

Vodacom injecting R620m into Mpumalanga network

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing R620-million in its Mpumalanga network during the 2025/26 financial year, building on the more than R400-million spent in the previous year. Vodacom... 

Valterra Platinum simplified, streamlined as a significant Southern African mining company

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining group Valterra Platinum holds much promise, mining operations executive head Willie Theron says, affirming the significance of the newly separated group as a... 

Vodacom/Maziv merger approval a pivotal milestone in telecoms evolution

The approval by the Competition Appeal Court of the Vodacom/Maziv merger marks a critical milestone in South Africa’s telecommunications landscape, paving the way for major capital investment and... 

New Wits School of Mining head eyes top-ten spot in global ranking

Following his appointment in February as the head of the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Mining Engineering, Dr Paseka Leeuw has set out his ambitions for one of the world’s largest... 

DFA nears first-phase completion of national network upgrade

Fibre infrastructure company DFA is nearing completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project, which started in 2023 and has cost more than R800 million to... 

Joburg City introduces streamlined borehole application process

A revised, streamlined process to apply for borehole drilling has been introduced by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). Effective October 1, new applications will be managed directly by the city’s... 

Cell C, Blue Label’s Comm Equipment merger approved by competition authorities

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the proposed merger between Cell C and Comm Equipment Company (CEC). Cell C will acquire CEC, which is responsible for the mobile operator’s... 

Seriti Resources, Nafasi Water to deliver water treatment solutions at Arnot Closed Colliery

Seriti Resources and Nafasi Water Technologies have launched a project to finance, build and operate a water treatment project at the Arnot Closed Colliery near Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The project,... 

MTN hikes medium term guidance as H1 performance improves

JSE-listed MTN Group on Monday posted triple-digit increases in first-half earnings as macroeconomic conditions improved, characterised by greater stability in inflation and foreign exchange... 

Board shake-up at MTN, including new South Africa CEO, as company streamlines beyond 2025

Telecommunications group MTN Group has made changes to its board and operating model as it looks beyond 2025. During an evaluation of its Ambition 2025 strategy and its execution over the past... 

DWS, Awsisa ink landmark agreement to advance water security, sanitation

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (Awsisa) have signed an agreement to mark the start of a collaborative effort... 

More than $10bn committed during Water Investment Summit

More than $10-billion has been committed for priority water projects across dozens of countries during a three-day inaugural African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme-hosted Water Investment... 

Vodacom/Maziv deal gets thumbs up

South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court has green lighted Vodacom Group’s proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv. Maziv houses all Community Investments Ventures Holding’s (CIVH’s) fibre... 

Urgent, forceful action needed to tackle water infrastructure sabotage, ‘mafias’

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed government’s firm and uncompromising commitment to tackling the growing challenges of water infrastructure sabotage and the criminal... 

5G on track to account for one-third of mobile subscriptions in 2025

As 5G subscription uptake continues globally, it is expected to reach nearly 2.9-billion by the end of 2025 and account for one-third of all mobile subscriptions. 5G subscriptions, which accounted... 

Vaal dam water levels edge up

The water storage levels of the Vaal dam increased week-on-week from 106.3% last week to 107.3% this week. The dam, a vital component of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), is currently... 

Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initial... 

MTN Business partners with Santaco in Gauteng

Telecommunications group MTN Business has partnered with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Gauteng Region, as part of its commitment to strengthening local businesses that form the... 

Rand Water completes Zuikerbosch Phase 2 project

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday welcomed the completion of Phase 2 of Rand Water’s Station 5 water purification plant at the Zuikerbosch water treatment works in Vereeniging, one of the largest... 

Progress being made in long-delayed Giyani Water Intervention Programme

There has been progress on the Giyani Water Intervention Programme, in Mopani district, Limpopo, with completion expected in September 2025, Cabinet said on Thursday. Currently 90.23% complete, the... 

Cabinet green-lights water Bills

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) Water Services Amendment Bill and National Water Amendment Bill. The Bills will now be sent to Parliament.