Online retail passed R50bn mark in 2022 as post-Covid trend continued

Online retail in South Africa surpassed the R50-billion milestone in 2022, a new study by World Wide Worx and Mastercard shows. Amid an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries, online retail... 

ICT sector can help sub-Saharan Africa slash emissions by 15% by 2030 – Ericsson

The information and communications technology (ICT) sector has a significant role to play in helping sub-Saharan Africa achieve its various climate targets, says Ericsson head of sustainability and... 

Samsung launches Solve for Tomorrow programme in South Africa

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow programme, designed to increase youth interest and proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, has reached South African shores.... 

AM adapter gets an upgrade

Automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has introduced its AMS adapter, an upgrade of the company’s well-known AM adapter, into the South African market. The AMS adapter, which enables SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 

Company develops low-cost, low-maintenance water treatment system

Water treatment company GAST Clearwater has developed a water treatment system to improve water quality globally without the use of obnoxious chemicals, biological components or membranes. The... 

South African coal mine equipped with 5G

Canyon Coal’s Phalanndwa Colliery is set to become a fifth-generation (5G) connected coal mine operation after it partnered with Huawei, MTN and Minetec Smart Mining to enable guaranteed... 

Global 5G growth continues despite macroeconomic challenges

Despite economic challenges in many regions worldwide, fifth-generation (5G) technology continues to scale faster than any previous mobile generation. By the end of 2028, global 5G subscriptions... 

Microsoft, Viasat partner to deliver Internet access to underserved communities

Multinational technology corporation Microsoft and global communications company Viasat have partnered to increase access to the Internet for ten-million people worldwide – including five-million... 

MTN named South Africa’s best mobile network for 2022

Telecommunications giant MTN has secured the title of South Africa’s best mobile network for 2022 in MyBroadband Insights’ Mobile Network Quality Report. The yearly report, released on January 16,... 

Digitalisation can optimise South Africa’s water and wastewater infrastructure – Schneider Electric

Digital transformation can play a significant role in reshaping the water and wastewater sector, particularly across ageing infrastructure, which continues to face challenges such as water leaks... 

BCX delivers 5G solutions to Mpumalanga mine to improve safety, productivity

Information and communication technology group BCX has partnered with Huawei and MPI to deliver innovative fifth-generation (5G) solutions to the Nungu mine, in Witbank, bringing about enhancements... 

Condra completes 32 t yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has completed a 32 t, 30-metre-span container handling crane for Mbombela-based metals refinery Manganese Metal Company (MMC). MMC’s gantry was delivered on... 

Cape Town calls for reduced water use on the back of this year’s below-average rainfall

The City of Cape Town has set a proactive water savings target, based on this year’s below average rainfall, until the next rainy season. Despite there being no immediate cause for concern about... 

Microsoft hosts meetup for startup founders and upcoming entrepreneurs

As Microsoft continues its ambitions of accelerating the growth of 10 000 African startups and fast-tracking investment in Africa’s startup ecosystem over the next five years, it hosted, through... 

Global smartphone shipments continue to decelerate

Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted on by slowed demand and setbacks in China, with an updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from the International Data Corporation... 

Orange launches its commercial 5G network in Botswana

Telecommunications group Orange Botswana has become the first Orange affiliate in Africa to launch fifth-generation (5G) commercially. Since November, 5G connectivity has been available in greater... 

Mteto Nyati takes 40% stake in Business Systems Group

Former Altron CEO and prominent businessperson Mteto Nyati has invested in South African business and technology consulting firm Business Systems Group (BSG), taking a significant 40% ownership,... 

Huawei launches new commercial venture, aids SME growth

Information and communication technology group Huawei South Africa has launched a new commercial venture to grow its partner ecosystem and attract small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers... 

Condra acquires iTek Drives

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has acquired Optidrive variable-frequency drives distributor (VFDs) iTek Drives for an undisclosed amount. The deal enables Condra to secure the supply of... 

Limpopo community to get solar hub

Multinational information technology company Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (Sita) South Africa, Dell Technologies and Computer Aid International are collaborating on a... 

4G to remain dominant tech in Africa for foreseeable future

Although the adoption of fifth-generation (5G) technology is accelerating at a record pace worldwide, fourth-generation (4G) technology is forecast to remain dominant across Africa for the... 

Vodacom Business to to provide online solutions for Unisa students, staff

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has appointed telecommunications group Vodacom Business to provide future-ready digital solutions to students and staff and ensure that quality distance... 

How SA is using spatial data technology for coastal and oceans monitoring

A Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) implemented Oceans and Coast monitoring programme is proving to be successful, and, as the multistakeholder programme embarks on its next... 

Partnership with Twoobii enables BCX to deliver ‘exceptional’ business-to-business offering

Technology group BCX has partnered with Twoobii to enable businesses, merchants and consumers to benefit from seamless voice and data connectivity, with speeds from 2 Mb/s to 20 Mb/s, through its... 

Call for accelerated investment in Africa’s water infrastructure

Global leaders and Heads of State from Africa and the global north have called for urgent investment into Africa’s water and sanitation sector. At least $30-billion a year is required to achieve... 

Cell C, Huawei in systems transformation project

As telecommunications group Cell C wraps up its long-awaited recapitalisation and progresses its significant turnaround programme, the mobile operator has turned to information and communication... 

ARM, Wits ink agreement to boost mining skills development and research

Diversified mining and minerals group African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have entered a multidisciplinary partnership to enhance skills and research in... 

BankservAfrica to launch real-time digital payments service in the new year

BankservAfrica is preparing for the launch of a low value, interbank, real-time digital payments service, to be offered by participating banks in 2023. The new service, PayShap, will initially be... 

ICT industry ready to make the leap to 5.5G

The next milestone for the information and communication technology (ICT) industry on the path to an intelligent world is 5.5 generation (5.5G) technology, the evolution of fifth-generation (5G).... 

Smartphone shipments slide for fifth consecutive quarter

Global smartphone shipments registered the largest third-quarter decline to date – and the fifth consecutive quarterly contraction – amid weakened global demand and economic uncertainties.... 

MTN to roll out digital skills development initiative in four countries on the continent this year

MTN has launched the MTN Skills Academy to develop people across the continent as producers, consumers and innovators of digital technologies. The ‘Digital Skills for Digital Jobs’ programme aims... 

Cisco Networking Academy aims to train 25m learners in next ten years

As technology group Cisco’s long-standing global information technology (IT) skills-to-jobs programme, Networking Academy, celebrates 25 years, it has announced new ambitions of providing digital... 

Hydropower component procurement under way as LHWP Phase II advances

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has crossed another milestone in the implementation of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). Following the completion of further... 

Telkom launches commercial 5G, live tests reveal 1.3 Gb/s speed

Telecommunications group Telkom, in partnership with information and communication technology giant Huawei, has officially launched its national commercial fifth-generation (5G) network. Telkom has... 

New research shows mobile finance can increase national GDP

Mobile financial services are critical drivers of financial inclusion and its successful deployment and adoption can have a positive impact on gross domestic product (GDP) in developing countries.... 

ARM, Wits partner to develop mining talent and research

Diversified mining and minerals group African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have entered a multidisciplinary partnership to enhance skills and research in... 

New study shows 5G is already paving the path to metaverse

A new study by information and communication technology group Ericsson’s ConsumerLab has revealed that fifth-generation (5G) users spend an average of one hour per week more on metaverse-related... 

Gauteng has enough water for now, but concern raised about surging demand

Gauteng is unlikely to run out water; however, Rand Water, which provides bulk water to municipalities across four provinces, continues to abstract water beyond its licence. The water trading... 

Vodacom South Africa prepares for PV panel installation at Midrand campus

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa is preparing for the first phase of a project that will ultimately result in solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed across the company’s Midrand... 

Retirees can fill the skills gap in South Africa

The gap in skills across South Africa’s labour market can be closed by recruiting from the country’s retired pool and establishing mentorships and skills transfer programmes, says Quyn director...