South African Human Rights Commission probes Gauteng’s deepening water crisis

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC’s) Gauteng office has launched an inquiry to investigate the water crisis affecting the province. The commission has identified prima facie... 

Rising infrastructure crime, electricity outages push telecom resilience costs higher – Icasa

Theft, vandalism and electricity outages continue to weigh on South Africa’s telecommunications sector, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) latest ‘State of the... 

Water security critical to the future of mining in South Africa

The future of mining in South Africa will not only depend on the discovery of new mineral deposits or the attraction of new capital, but also on whether a governance framework can be established in... 

Africa’s energy gaps slow ICT sector decarbonisation, Vodacom warns in new research report

A new research report published by telecommunications group Vodacom highlights Africa’s high vulnerability to climate change, with decarbonisation efforts hampered by critical energy challenges.... 

Smarter water use could feed 10bn, create nearly 250m jobs – World Bank

Current agricultural water management practices, characterised by overuse in some countries and underuse in others, can only sustainably support food production for less than half the global... 

Water storage solutions company fills a key gap

As Africa faces mounting pressure on its water resources, South African manufacturer Rainbow Reservoirs is positioning itself as a key player to fill a gap in the continent’s water infrastructure. 

‘Green Drop’ report spotlights South Africa’s deteriorating municipal wastewater systems

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) latest Green Drop report and the Blue and No Drop progress assessment report paint a grim picture of the deteriorating state of South Africa’s water... 

Xylem launches dissolved air filtration solutions in South Africa

Global water technology company Xylem has unveiled its new Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) products and services for the South African market. DAF is a compact and convenient industrial wastewater... 

MTN begins new strategic chapter after delivering on Ambition 2025

JSE-listed MTN Group is embarking on an evolution of its strategy as it wraps up Ambition 2025, which delivered robust growth and efficiencies, significantly derisked its balance sheet and improved... 

Sanitech Prototype cuts waste handling in mines with integrated treatment unit

Sanitech has developed a new sanitation prototype designed for the demanding conditions in South Africa’s mining environments, where sanitation is often a major logistical challenge. Many existing... 

Start-up bets on building ‘humanity’s last app’ to automate software development

Autonomous enterprise software development company Ageiro is building what it calls “humanity’s last app”, aimed at resolving friction points in traditional software development and automating the... 

Tharisa kicks off underground strategy with first blast

Tharisa Minerals’ Tharisa mine has kicked off its new underground mining era with its inaugural blast on Tuesday. With the depletion of the mine’s openpit resources expected by around 2034, the... 

Rand Water turns the tide on invasive plants in Vaal River Barrage Reservoir

Bulk water supplier Rand Water’s adaptive integrated management strategy is proving successful as it drives down the proliferation of aquatic invasive alien plants (IAPs), such as Pistia... 

Strengthening South Africa’s water sector starts with stabilising its infrastructure

As South Africa’s water sector continues to deteriorate, strengthening asset management, infrastructure maintenance and institutional reform will be critical, while tackling high levels of... 

Mintek’s drive to clean, recover and reuse every drop of water

South African research and development organisation Mintek has positioned water as a strategic priority, with its work in water treatment at the intersection of two defining realities in South... 

Six African countries set for affordable smartphone pilot

A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) will result in the piloting of next-generation, affordable 4G smartphones across six countries in Africa during 2026. The Democratic Republic of Congo,... 

Water-focused anticorruption forum ups ante

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have stepped up the fight against corruption in the water sector with the official launch of the Water Sector... 

Vodacom Foundation, Eastern Cape Department of Education launch R1.5m Schools of Excellence model

The Vodacom Foundation has partnered with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to launch the Vodacom Schools of Excellence (SoE) model at Lavelilanga Secondary School in Komani. The SoE model... 

Cell C Business unveils connectivity strategy for small, medium-sized businesses

Telecommunications company Cell C Business has unveiled a new strategy to support the connectivity needs of South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), following a new study... 

Huawei exceeds connectivity target as it brings 170m people online

Information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure giant Huawei has surpassed its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition to... 

Collaborative approach needed to solve South Africa’s water challenges

South Africa cannot take the same path to resolve its water challenges as it did with the energy sector during the period of loadshedding, as the structure of the water sector is fundamentally... 

Bayobab, TMCEL partner to boost Mozambique connectivity

Next-generation digital infrastructure company MTN Digital Infrastructure, commercially trading as Bayobab, has been selected by Mozambique’s national telecommunications operator TMCEL as the... 

Energy trading licence positions BlueEnergy for central role in SA’s power sector reform

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited group subsidiary BluEnergy Trading has been granted a multiyear energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The approval... 

Gauteng targets R200bn in investment pledges at upcoming conference

The Gauteng provincial government and the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) are preparing for the second edition of the Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 9, with... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Global number of Internet users increases, but the digital divide remains

Although there has been steady progress in expanding digital connectivity globally, the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) ‘Facts and Figures 2025’ report reveals continued gaps in... 

Global smartphone market grew 2% in 2025

Global smartphone shipments grew 2% in 2025 to 1.25-billion units, reflecting a stable but uneven recovery year in which a weaker first half was followed by a stronger second half, defined by... 

WiFi 7 signals generational shift in wireless connectivity

The seventh generation of wireless technology – WiFi 7 – offers faster speeds, lower latency and smarter multiband connectivity, with its value cemented in reliable connections for many users,... 

Major water infrastructure commissioned in North West, Limpopo municipalities

Upgraded critical water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi local... 

AGSA report lays bare a water sector in systemic collapse

The Auditor-General South Africa’s (AGSA’s) first consolidated water-sector audit report reveals systemic breakdowns across the water value chain, which poses significant risks to public health,... 

New skills hub opens to equip young people for AI-driven economy

A new Digital Skills Hub, developed by Afrika Tikkun with support from the MTN South Africa Foundation, has been launched in Diepsloot, Gauteng, to prepare young people for a fast-changing,... 

Africa’s first air rescue simulator, with crane and suspended helicopter, opens in Joburg

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has unveiled a 4 t overhead crane with suspended helicopter fuselage which has accurately replicated helicopter motion in the hover, enabling simulated, realistic...