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MTN SA targets 25% 5G coverage by year-end
1st July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa (SA) aims to have 25% of South Africa’s population covered by fifth-generation (5G) connectivity by the end of 2022, as it ramps up its deployment. MTN... 


Prudent to ‘pause’ and strengthen Wireless Open Access Network business case – Icasa
24th June 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is still committed to pursuing a Wireless Open Access Network (Woan); however, it has to be done properly, says Icasa chairperson Dr... 


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Glencore to automate drilling in first phase of digital mining journey
13th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore is to convert surface drills in Chile to autonomous operation as part of the first phase of a digital mining journey. Glencore's Compañía Minera... 


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Drones launched for boiler inspections
10th June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Rope access specialist Skyriders introduced the new Elios SkyEye drones last month for use in non-destructive testing when inspecting boiler internals at power stations. 


Longstanding SKF customer improves critical equipment monitoring and boosts mine production by switching to online data collection
1st June 2022

A leading nickel mine in Madagascar had been using a manual vibration data collection process on its critical equipment for many years. Fed up with frequent breakdowns and subsequent costly... 


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Dwyka gets its clients hands on technology to showcase capability
24th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

In its endeavours to “make tech tangible”, mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services hosted a mining technology showcase on May 18 to get clients and potential future clients physical... 


USTDA funding feasibility study on Western Cape broadband infrastructure expansion
20th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is providing grant funding for California-based certified woman-owned small business Global Resources to undertake a feasibility study to expand... 


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Former Finance Minister Nene chair, Gomwe CEO of MC Mining
28th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The board of MC Mining has appointed former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene as chairperson and former Anglo Coal leading light Godfrey Gomwe as CEO of the London AIM-, Sydney ASX- and Johannesburg... 


New product launches, demos and competitions galore coming up at Securex 2022
25th April 2022

The first Securex South Africa expo since 2019 is coming up, and exhibitors are pulling out all the stops to wow visitors. Securex South Africa 2022, Africa’s leading security and fire trade... 


Madagascar welcomes best-in-class communication solutions from Hytera
20th April 2022

Hytera (SZSE: 002583), the global leading provider of professional communications equipment and solutions, held a user experience seminar in Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo. Co-hosted with leading... 


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A step forward as South Africa embarks on first spectrum auction in over a decade
15th April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The widely celebrated conclusion of South Africa’s first high-demand spectrum auction in well over a decade has been hailed as a welcome milestone that could lead to lower communication costs,... 


Ford’s next-generation Everest SUV to be produced in Thailand
8th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

The next-generation Ford Everest, based on the new Ranger bakkie, made its global debut in March. The vehicle will be launched in South Africa later this year. 


Energy company commits to education
1st April 2022

Everyone has a fundamental right to education. Education is able to arrest and reverse cycles of generational poverty and has proven to be a successful tool to uproot poverty.  


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Drones used in measurement systems
25th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

Licensed remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operator LS of South, under associate company RPAS operator LS Multi Copter Projects and Services, develops measurement systems which are integrated... 


The second-generation WebGen 200 range of wireless initiating systems form small to large, in orange, yellow and green
New blasting system improves safety
18th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Having developed, and now busy testing its second-generation WebGen™ 200 in Australia and Canada, mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica says its trials have shown improved safety and... 


Ongoing investments bode well for South Africa’s digital future
18th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Ongoing investment into South Africa’s digital ecosystem bodes well for the country – and its citizens and organisations – as more work, education and entertainment shifts online. Multiple... 


5G connections to surpass 1bn in 2022, says GSMA
18th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Fifth-generation (5G) technology has become the fastest generational roll-out in mobile history, with innovative new use cases accelerating adoption, the GSMA says. By 2022, 5G connections will... 


ARC's intrinsic value increases to R14bn
17th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Investment holding company African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments increased its intrinsic portfolio value by 14.1% to R14-billion during the six-month period to December 31, 2021, up from... 


Deloitte outlines 2022 TMT Predictions
4th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

As advisory firm Deloitte launches a revamped report on the trends in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) for 2022, wide-ranging predictions have emerged. The 2022 TMT Predictions shows... 


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Safe and reliable radio communications for the oil industry
17th February 2022

The oil and petroleum industry requires safe, robust and reliable communications to support efficient day-to-day operations, enhance productivity and to coordinate a fast and effective response to... 


Digital water meters touted for better billing
11th February 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The implementation of digital metering systems are the conduits for data that will lead to better billing, management and insight, opening up an opportunity for South African municipalities to... 


Mobile data traffic increased almost 300-fold over ten years
28th January 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global mobile data traffic has increased nearly 300-fold over the past ten years, with mobile data traffic in the third quarter of 2021 alone more than all mobile traffic generated up until the end... 


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The key role of training to drive automation in Africa
28th January 2022

While South Africa’s mining sector is still unsure of exactly what future safety legislation will require in terms of proximity detection systems (PDS) or collision prevention systems (CPS), there... 


Operators receive provisional high-demand spectrum
10th December 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has awarded temporary spectrum to Rain, Vodacom, Cell C, Telkom, Liquid Intelligence Technologies and MTN. Under the new information... 


Connectivity plays a key role in the mining industry
4th November 2021

As COVID-19 hit South Africa, the mining industry, like every other industry, has begun to grasp the enormous benefits of digital transformation and uninterrupted premium-grade high-capacity... 


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Advanced lighting management system for smart strategy
29th October 2021

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to introduce you to the Schréder EXEDRA - the most advanced lighting management system on the market that paves the way for future applications in a... 


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Is your network keeping pace with the transition to the cloud?
28th October 2021

WEBINAR: Join Marlink, SES, and ST Engineering iDirect for an unmissable panel session on 17 November 2021 at 3pm CET. Explore how cloud-based services can be optimised by combining next-gen... 


Analogue switch-off in all nine provinces by end of January as digital migration is accelerated
22nd October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s long-delayed transition from analogue broadcasting to digital terrestrial television (TV), under the broadcasting digital migration (BDM) programme, has been accelerated, with the... 


Icasa to start spectrum auctioning in March
15th October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is preparing to start the auction of the high demand spectrum from March 1, 2022. A new roadmap envisages the publication of... 


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Differential GPS brings much needed autonomy to blasting
15th October 2021

AECI Mining Explosives’ new, high-accuracy (sub-1m) Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) brings autonomy to the blast hole tagging process, thus maximising efficiency by eliminating... 


the E8500 Plus portable emissions analyser
Gas analyser suitable for easy pressure monitoring
8th October 2021

The E8500 Plus is a powerful and advanced portable emissions analyser from analytical services provider Elemental Analytics, which is a complete, portable tool for Environmental Protection Agency... 


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Innovative wireless sensor approach could make exploration cheaper – Prof
5th October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

An innovative wireless sensor method of mapping the subsurface of the earth could make exploration cheaper and mining safer, says Professor Musa Manzi, the award-winning director of the Seismic... 


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New drone tech improves inspection capabilities
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Work-at-height company Skyriders has added the Zenith robotic inspection device –a new vertical inspection technology – to its portfolio of services. The winch-operated pan-tilt-zoom camera drone... 


AngloGold and Nokia test wireless 5G for underground mining
27th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Technology group Nokia has teamed up with gold miner AngloGold Ashanti for an underground 5G mining trial in Colombia, proving that it is possible to deploy multiple mining use cases over a... 


A black xox or tag manufactured by Quuppa and installed by Ya Batho measures real time positioning in a manganese mine in South Africa
Location tech adds real value
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Since the installation of a real-time intelligent location system – developed by global location technology platform company Quuppa – the mine in which it has been installed has reported a... 


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Real-time ore analysis set for African market
27th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Digital mining solutions provider MineSense is establishing offices in Africa and Europe to introduce its real-time ore analysis technologies to the African Copperbelt by the fourth quarter. “Once... 


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Latest crane safety, truck developments on show
20th August 2021

Custom service and lube body manufacturer Summit Truck Bodies will be showcasing the latest developments in crane safety technology at mining show MINExpo International, which is taking place at... 


Company offers solutions to manage decentralised power systems
20th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The shift to renewable sources of power generation that are decentralised and have to be managed presents opportunities for technology company Hitachi ABB Power Grids to be involved in the local... 


Wireless infrastructure, location systems beneficial for mines
13th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Real-time data access for underground mines has traditionally been a challenge in South Africa, with the lack of broadband networks and the nature of mining contributing to this challenge. The... 


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Digital communications solution for mining: What it is and why it matters
5th August 2021

The mining and metals industry face a number of challenges including fluctuating demand for ores and metals, excess capacity and increased competition from competing materials, leading to weaker... 


INCLINED TO WORK
The Mems tilt meters being used in the silo construction project will monitor if any inclination does occur
Tilt meters to tilt favourably in project’s way
9th July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Geotechnical service provider Terra Monitoring has been selected to assist in supplying and installing eight Geosense micro electromechanical systems (Mems) in-place tilt meters for a project in... 


INTEGRATED BLASTING
BME’s technology drive is based on solutions that can integrate with each other
Digital blasting on the rise in Africa
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Africa’s mining industry is embracing digital technologies in blasting, says explosives technology company BME technology and marketing GM Ralf Hennecke. He explains that digital blasting... 


SAFER, DEEPER MINING
From its inception, Ya Batho decided to make products appropriate in explosive environments and close to electronic equipment, without interference, to adhere to mining regulations
Testing can ensure safe communication on mines
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The potential dangers of working underground make reliable communication vital for improving safety and enhancing operational efficiency, says communications device provider Ya Batho sales and... 


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