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Natasha Odendaal

Natasha Odendaal

Natasha Odendaal is Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Natasha Odendaal

Huawei intent on unlocking potential of networks through commercialisation of 5.5G

15th March 2024

Following the success of fifth-generation (5G) technology over the past five years, information and communications technology (ICT) giant Huawei aims to unlock the potential of networks and create... 


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Xylem and the African Water and Sanitation Association have embarked on an innovative partnership after signing an oU

Water technology firm, association ink MoU

8th March 2024

Water technology company Xylem and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) have embarked on an innovative partnership, formalising their strategic and cooperative collaboration... 


AI-based PCs poised to account for 60% of all PC shipments by 2027

8th March 2024

Personal computers (PCs) installed with specific system-on-a-chip (SoC) capabilities designed to run generative artificial intelligence (AI) tasks locally are expected to account for 60% of all PC... 


Call for continued public participation in wetland protection, preservation

1st March 2024

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called for continued public participation in the protection and preservation of South Africa’s critical wetlands. Wetlands play a significant role... 


Nokia to support initiative to expand rural connectivity coverage in Africa

1st March 2024

As connectivity in rural regions across Africa lag that of the more populous urban areas, technology company Nokia aims to provide support to accelerate the pace of connectivity in these harder to... 


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Rand Water launches programme to rid Vaal river of invasive water lettuce

1st March 2024

Rand Water has embarked on a programme to clear the invasive water lettuce currently overwhelming the Vaal river. The water utility, after being approached by communities, had been working with... 


South Africa urged to increase investment in innovation

23rd February 2024

South Africa needs more collective investment to boost its innovation ecosystem and ensure that the investment is translated into improving everyday lives, says Telkom Group innovation and... 


Bayobab lands 2Africa subsea cable in Ghana, Nigeria

23rd February 2024

Following its two milestone landings in South Africa in 2022, pan-African digital connectivity solutions company Bayobab has now landed the 2Africa cable in Ghana and Nigeria. The 45 000 km cable,... 


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Policing forums to help MTN tackle theft, vandalism

23rd February 2024

Telecommunications giant MTN is adding another approach to its efforts in mitigating the ongoing vandalism and theft of batteries and cables at its cellphone towers across South Africa by... 


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Digitalisation is the key to SME success in 2024

16th February 2024

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive sustainable economic growth across South Africa in 2024, digital transformation is critical. The impact of SME digitalisation is far-reaching,... 


New task team to review municipal water, sanitation service delivery mechanisms

16th February 2024

A new nationally coordinated task team is being established to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services in South Africa. The task team, comprising the Department of... 


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Waning perceptions of drinking water quality underline need for urgent intervention

9th February 2024

While the majority of South Africans perceive their water to be safe to drink, their confidence in water services and quality has been deteriorating over the last decade, a water services barometer... 


Competition Commission media and digital inquiry public hearings to start in March

9th February 2024

The Competition Commission is preparing to hold the first round of public hearings on its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI). The inquiry was officially launched in October after... 


Telkom says it has made ‘significant strides’ against vandalism, cable theft

9th February 2024

Telecommunications group Telkom says it has made significant strides against cable theft and vandalism as various joint initiatives drive down infrastructure-related crime at its facilities. Joint... 


Installing higher efficiency motors can help address energy crisis

2nd February 2024

Energy-intensive industries, such as mining, are increasingly seeking out ways to reduce energy consumption, and the use of the latest motor and drive technology can play a significant role.... 


New Vodafone-Microsoft partnership aims to scale generative AI, digital and cloud services

2nd February 2024

Vodafone and Microsoft have entered into a new 10-year strategic partnership to scale generative artificial intelligence (AI), digital services and cloud services. The far-reaching partnership will... 


Mchunu warns of hardline approach towards nonconforming water-service authorities, municipalities

2nd February 2024

While the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is offering comprehensive and collaborative support for underperforming water services authorities (WSAs), mayors and municipalities, Water and... 


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Fibre connections to South African homes up 2 400% over past seven years – Frogfoot

2nd February 2024

Globally, the connectivity and ubiquity of fibre remains a priority, with the UK set to achieve more than 80% of full fibre coverage over the next two years, on track to join countries such as... 


Condra supplies electric hoists, overhead cranes and chain blocks to Platreef mine

26th January 2024

Cranes manufacturer Condra Cranes has delivered electric hoists, two overhead cranes and a number of chain blocks to Canada-based Ivanhoe Mines’ South African subsidiary Ivanplat’s Platreef... 


5G poised to be fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa

26th January 2024

Fifth-generation (5G) is set to be the fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa between 2023 and 2029, when 85% of the global population will have 5G coverage access. The latest... 


Global smartphone market poised for recovery following 3.2% slump in 2023 – IDC

26th January 2024

Global smartphone shipments declined 3.2% to 1.17-billion units in 2023, the lowest full-year volume in a decade, driven largely by macroeconomic challenges and elevated inventory early in the... 


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Following several advances in 2023, LHWP Phase II moves into final construction phase

26th January 2024

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has made much progress on the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) after a milestone year. During 2023, the project marked many... 


MTN launches academy to equip young people with skills ‘to succeed in the digital age’

26th January 2024

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has launched its MTN Skills Academy to bridge the digital skills gap and equip youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age.... 


Sylvania marks important milestones on ESG journey

19th January 2024

Platinum group metals producer and developer Sylvania Platinum (Sylvania) has been advancing its various environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives since the publication of its... 


Small businesses using cloud technology could add R185.9bn to South Africa’s economy

19th January 2024

The adoption of cloud computing by South Africa’s small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) can potentially unlock R185.9-billion for the country’s economy by 2030. Further, the use of the... 


Dept to launch turnaround initiatives as SA’s water quality, wastewater plants deteriorate

19th January 2024

As South Africa’s water quality, nonrevenue water and wastewater facilities deteriorate, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is embarking on various initiatives to arrest the downward... 


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TCTA reports progress on projects in preparation or under implementation, despite challenges

15th December 2023

The various projects under the umbrella of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) are gaining traction, says TCTA CEO Percy Sechemane, outlining the projects in an update on the state of the... 


New partnership forged to support Project East2West

15th December 2023

The Smart Africa Alliance, Bayobab and Africa50 have partnered to support the Project East2West initiative with regulatory and policy engagements as the project links landlocked African countries... 


Global 5G subscriptions forecast to surpass 5.3bn by the end of 2029

15th December 2023

By the end of 2023, nearly one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions will be fifth-generation (5G) subscriptions, as the growth proves resilient, despite continued economic challenges and... 


CSIR, association ink MoU to accelerate cybersecurity, telecoms and 4IR-related innovations

8th December 2023

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Association of Communications and Technology (ACT) have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate technological... 


Second Condra crane to be installed at Saiccor Mill’s Feed Three dryer line

8th December 2023

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has completed the manufacture of a service and maintenance crane for Saiccor Mill’s Feed Three pulp dryer line at Umkomaas, in KwaZulu-Natal. The double-girder... 


Vodacom and WWF to pilot AI early warning system to help protect marine mammals

8th December 2023

Connectivity, digital and financial services company Vodacom South Africa and independent conservation organisation World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) South Africa have joined forces to pilot... 


IDC forecasts uptick in semiconductor market in 2024

1st December 2023

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has increased its semiconductor market revenue outlook amid an expected return to growth, as the US market is set to remain resilient from a demand... 


Liquid C2, Google Cloud in Africa ink cloud, security technologies partnership MoU

1st December 2023

Pan-African technology group Liquid C2 and Google Cloud in Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership that will further enhance Liquid C2’s tailor-made cloud... 


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Africa poised for fast connectivity growth rates

1st December 2023

Digitalisation and globalisation have made the fibre infrastructure industry more important and relevant than ever, and having the right policies and ecosystems in place is key to accelerating... 


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MediaTek reiterates ambition to drive 5G adoption, futuristic technologies in MEA

24th November 2023

Global fabless semiconductor company MediaTek is continuing to expand its footprint across the smartphone and smart device ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions. The company, which... 


Parliamentary committee wants water boards reconfiguration to yield efficiency, better access for communities

24th November 2023

As the reconfiguration of South Africa’s water boards continue, the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation warned that the process should not be a “tick-box exercise to present a façade of... 


Technology company Altron CEO says company’s strategy bearing fruit

24th November 2023

After undertaking an assessment and strategic steps to lay a strong foundation of growth, JSE-listed technology company Altron has been focused on “fixing, enhancing and repositioning”, before... 


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Paratus eyes doubled revenue, expansion

24th November 2023

As pan-African telecommunications group Paratus Group marks its twentieth anniversary, the network services provider is targeting expansion in Central and West Africa, as well as a doubling of its... 


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Delayed Lesotho Highlands project key to plugging Gauteng water-supply gap

17th November 2023

The long-anticipated second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP Phase II) broke ground this year, with ambitions of providing Gauteng and surrounds with a much-needed boost in water... 


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Huawei looks to accelerate rail’s digital transformation

17th November 2023

Information and communications technology giant Huawei is making inroads in delivering connectivity solutions that enable the digital transformation of the railway industry in the Southern African... 


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