Sun International breaks ground on R295m expansion project at Sun City

Sun International has broken ground on a R295-million expansion at its iconic Sun City resort, in the North West. Forming part of its Sun Vacation Club (SVC) – one of South Africa’s leading... 

Entertainment, media sectors in SA, Nigeria, Kenya make strong post-Covid comeback

Entertainment and media revenue across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya rebounded strongly in 2021 as all three markets, like the rest of the world, recovered from the effects of the Covid-19... 

SA to host Google’s first Cloud region in Africa

Google plans to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa – its first on the continent – which will help users, developers, businesses and educational institutions across Africa to... 

France-based Suez acquires EnviroServ and its subsidiaries

The acquisition of environmental services firm EnviroServ and its subsidiaries by water and waste management utility Suez is set to reinforce the France-headquartered firm’s position as an... 

Global fintech investment down $3.4bn to $107.8bn in H1

Global financial technology (fintech) investment remained resilient during the first half of 2022, despite a decline, a new report from audit, tax and advisory services firm KPMG shows. KPMG’s... 

Crane manufacturer eyes leading position in Africa

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes’ ambitions of becoming Southern Africa’s leading overhead cranes and hoists manufacturer is continuing as the group secures significantly large orders. This follows... 

No need for alarm around water scarcity – Minister

There is no need for citizens to be alarmed over South Africa’s water scarcity, as a total water outage will not happen in the near future, assures Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. While... 

Expansion paves way for facility to play globally

The extensive expansion – and leveraging of the latest technologies – of minerals processing equipment and solutions provider FLSmidth Delmas’ “supercentre” has positioned the company well to serve... 

Cell C’s long-awaited recapitalisation concluded

The recapitalisation of embattled mobile operator Cell C has been concluded, a critical pillar of Cell C’s three-year turnaround strategy. JSE-listed 45%-shareholder Blue Label Telecoms says that... 

Global Internet growth slowing, says telecoms body

After the surge during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, global Internet growth has slowed, with the 2030 ambitions of “getting the world connected” remaining elusive. While an estimated... 

Three open-access data centres launched in SA

Data centre services provider and Africa’s edge data centre leader, and part of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company Group, Open Access Data Centres (OADC) has launched three new OADC Edge data... 

Starsight Energy, SA’ SolarAfrica intent on merging as they target African renewables market

East and West African renewable-energy services provider Starsight Energy and South African solar energy provider SolarAfrica Energy are planning to merge to expand operations with the ambition of... 

Coca-Cola combines forces with govt in Gqeberha solar-powered groundwater initiative

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), in partnership with the Department Water and Sanitation (DWS), has launched a series of off-grid, solar-powered groundwater harvesting and treatment... 

Global mobile subscriptions surge in second quarter

The total number of mobile subscriptions worldwide increased by 52-million during the second quarter of 2022 to reach 8.3-billion, with Africa accounting for 1.2-billion, the latest Ericsson... 

90% of small businesses have established online presence since Covid outbreak – survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred business model innovation in various sectors across businesses as consumer behaviour shifted and drove the increased uptake of online sales. A new study, conducted... 

South Africa will not run out of water, Minister assures

There is no need for citizens to be alarmed over South Africa’s water scarcity, as a total water outage will not happen in the near future, assures Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. While... 

Greater urgency urged as climate change amplifies SA’s water insecurity

Water security remains one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa, with the country’s supply facing many threats amid increasing demand and relatively low water availability. While the... 

Women-owned company aims to revive SA’s phosphate industry after securing mining right

Adelaide Ruiters Mining & Exploration (ARME) has secured a mining right for its Zandheuvel phosphate mine, in Saldanha Bay, and CEO and founder Adelaide Ruiters hopes to revive competences in South... 

New draft spectrum policy published

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has gazetted its draft Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for public comment, which, in a first, has been developed in... 

Call for comments on water pricing strategy

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on stakeholders to comment on the framework for the pricing of water use for South Africa’s water resource by November 3. The National... 

New underground concrete-mixing vehicle launched in South Africa

A joint venture between special and custom-made mobile equipment engineering, manufacturing and servicing firm Hencon and tunnel support liner materials manufacturer and specialist Altecrete has... 

Explorer aims to develop copper assets in Namibia as supply squeeze looms

Mineral exploration company Iron Bull Mining is positioning itself to leverage an expected looming copper supply squeeze through its copper development in northern Namibia and also aims to lead the... 

Holistic approach contributes to Weir’s success

A history spanning 150 years of strategic development has positioned minerals processing equipment firm Weir Minerals as one of the few companies to provide holistic services and integrated pumping... 

Company rebrands as it evolves

As pump dewatering and dredging specialist IPR evolves, it has embarked on a rebranding that is more representative of how the market sees the organisation and to reflect the company’s vision going... 

Impala Rustenburg aims for all-round gender diversity

Mining operation Impala Rustenburg aims to unlock the value of diversity, with its gender equality policies implemented across not only its operations, but also in community initiatives, enterprise... 

Equiano cable landing in Cape Town a boost for South African ICT sector

Google’s Equiano undersea cable system landing in Cape Town marks a significant moment for the South African telecommunications industry, says network infrastructure provider Openserve CEO Althon... 

6.5% fall in smartphone shipments forecast due to geopolitical tensions, inflation and other factors

Record-breaking inflation, geopolitical tensions and other macroeconomic challenges that have significantly dampened consumer demand will lead to an expected 6.5% decline in the shipments of... 

Vodacom launches product for underbanked customers

Information and communications technology group Vodacom’s financial services arm has launched a new product that enables underbanked customers access to quick and secure cash. Vodacom Financial... 

90% 4G, 5G coverage by 2030 predicted for SA

A competitive landscape, where the sharing of resources is encouraged, needs to underpin a sustainable and efficient fifth-generation (5G) network, according to a panel at the Telkom-hosted... 

Rand Mutual identifies five most-reported injuries in metals sector

Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has recorded foreign body cornea, open finger wounds, sprains and strain of lumbar spine, contusion of finger/thumb and open wounds on wrists and hands as the top five... 

Orion Real Estate partners with IWG to introduce flexible office space

South African commercial property developer and management firm Orion Real Estate has partnered with International Workspace Network (IWG) to meet a growing need for co-working offices within... 

Department embarks on National Water Resource Strategy public consultations

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has started the public consultations for the third iteration of the National Water Resources Strategy (NWRS-3). The draft NWRS-3, approved by Cabinet... 

Google Wallet launched in South Africa

Google has launched Google Wallet in South Africa, offering a platform for consumers to save and access payment cards, loyalty cards, event tickets and travel boarding passes, with support for... 

City of Cape Town establishes independent panel to advise on water reuse

Recognising its almost complete reliance on surface water sources and its vulnerability to climate change, the City of Cape Town embarked on a new water programme that will increase its available... 

Department strives to ensure it renders e-services to Gauteng residents

The Gauteng Department of e-Government is working to better position itself on how to create smarter solutions to deliver public services to the citizens of Gauteng. The department, the first South... 

Cybercrimes costing sub-Saharan Africa huge sums

Organisations across sub-Saharan Africa are losing millions of dollars each year to cyberextortion, such as ransomware, and other cyberattacks. A new report by security awareness training platform... 

New mixed-use development set to unlock Shongweni’s potential

A new partnership among Tongaat Hulett, Fundamentum Property and the eThekwini Municipality aims to unlock the potential of Shongweni, in Durban’s outer-west region. The new catalytic project,... 

Companies sign MoU to build 5G broadband network in sub-Saharan Africa

Multinational wireless communications engineering company SkyMax Network and information and communication technology giant Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to... 

Joburg replacing asbestos-cement pipes

Joburg Water is implementing an urgent short- to medium-term plan to replace old asbestos cement piping infrastructure with either unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) or steel pipes in the... 

Companies from Italy, South Africa and Lesotho picked to build Senqu Bridge

The three-year construction of the 825 m-long, 90 m high Senqu Bridge is set to start soon following the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority’s (LHDA’s) awarding of the M2-billion construction...