Polihali dam reaches 50% completion as impoundment comes into view

Construction of the Polihali dam is now 50% complete and is on track for the start of impoundment in the 2027/28 rainy season. The concrete-faced rockfill dam forms part of Phase II of the Lesotho... 

Northam unveils world’s deepest raise-bored PGM shaft

Independent, integrated primary platinum-group metals (PGMs) producer Northam Platinum has officially opened Zondereinde No 3 Shaft, the world's deepest raise-bored PGMs personnel and materials... 

MTN Foundation expands education and digital inclusion through R185m investment

The MTN South Africa Foundation has invested more than R185-million in community development initiatives over the past three years. The initiatives focused predominantly on education, digital... 

Powertel, Paratus activate first phase of regional cross-border fibre network

One year after signing a milestone public-private partnership (PPP) agreement, Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe have switched on the first phase of a landmark cross-border fibre... 

Smaller fibre operators outperform many established networks in ISPA survey

Smaller fibre network operators (FNOs) are performing well against established operators, the latest Perception Survey by official Internet industry representative body ISPA has revealed. The... 

Consumers urged to check water source as refill market grows

With an ever-increasing need for cheaper or alternative drinking water sources as South African consumers lose confidence in municipal water supply, responsible bottled water from a verified source... 

NRWDI outlines steps being taken to prepare for safe interim storage of nuclear waste

Buoyed by several significant milestones that the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) has achieved over the past year, CEO Riedewaan Bakardien is upbeat its prospects for shaping... 

4G remains South Africa’s mobile workhorse despite expanding 5G footprint

South Africans are still spending nearly eight times more connected time on 4G networks, despite the increasing coverage, handset availability and better performance of 5G networks, Opensignal’s... 

Successful dewatering depends on more than pump selection

Selecting the right pump for a dewatering application is often far more complex than anticipated, as many operations underestimate just how application-specific dewatering can be, says pumps... 

MTN to launch super-app platform in Nigeria

As telecommunications firm MTN Group Fintech evolves its mobile money (MoMo) ecosystem, it has entered into a strategic partnership with global digital payment, digitisation and financial... 

BB Cranes winds down

Cape Town-based BB Cranes, a subsidiary of crane and hoist manufacturer Condra, has closed its doors, effective June 30. However, Condra remains committed to maintaining a strong presence... 

Sub-Saharan Africa set for world’s fastest 5G growth, with subscriptions set to soar to 370m by 2031

Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to have the fastest 5G subscription growth globally, rising from about 30-million in 2025 to about 370-million by 2031. By 2031, total mobile subscriptions in... 

Africa’s infrastructure challenge is no longer planning, but execution, says Mahlobo

Africa has no shortage of infrastructure plans or vision, but turning those ambitions into infrastructure delivery requires execution, warns Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo.... 

MTN retains Africa’s top brand spot as Vodacom, Standard Bank close in

As Africa’s top 200 brands increased their combined value by 11% to value of $62.6-billion in 2026, the continent’s most valuable brand, South African telecommunications giant MTN, is facing... 

Vodacom M-Pesa, PayPal partner to expand global digital payments access in Tanzania

A new partnership between Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania and PayPal unlocks a new integration that enables customers to seamlessly link accounts and transfer funds between PayPal and M-Pesa wallets... 

Condra to take crane support online with remote diagnostics

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel, with further plans to introduce remote diagnostics for... 

SAHRC weighs human rights costs of South Africa’s data centre expansion

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is undertaking a high-level stakeholder engagement to determine the human rights implications of the rapid expansion of data centres and digital... 

Smart-water systems emerge as gateway to smarter urban infrastructure

As true smart cities remain elusive, smart water solution systems can help establish a foundation and culture for smart-technology adoption. While the idea of smart cities gained popularity in the... 

New water infrastructure agency takes shape as board is approved and registration begins

Major milestones have been reached in establishing the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (SANWRIA), with the operationalisation of the new State-owned water agency... 

Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 

Department lays the groundwork for South Africa’s future water security

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to advance national bulk water and national resource projects across South Africa. During her Budget Vote speech this month, Water and... 

DWS reassures on dam safety while accelerating inspections and rehabilitation

Disaster management and dam safety have become critical pillars of national and regional water security, said Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo when delivering the Department of... 

Inside Tharisa’s life-extending transition from openpit to underground mining

On March 31, 2026, just after 14:00, the detonation of 650 kg of explosives broke through the first rocks to enable access to underground resources at the Tharisa mine, located on the western limb... 

MTR donates slurry pump to mining-focused school to boost hands-on engineering skills

Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) has donated a R600 000 slurry pump to the Mandisa Shiceka School of Specialisation to promote South African mining skills upliftment. The high school specialises... 

Partnership boosts AI skills in Africa

Origin Research and Innovation Labs and Intel Corporation have partnered to accelerate AI skills development and innovation across Africa, amid growing demand for locally based AI training... 

Inside Tharisa’s life-extending transition from openpit to underground mining

On March 31, 2026, just after 14:00, the detonation of 650 kg of explosives broke through the first rocks to enable access to underground resources at the Tharisa mine, located on the western limb... 

Weir positioned to respond to Botswana mining ecosystem

As Botswana’s mining sector continues to diversify, there are significant opportunities to support more efficient, resilient and sustainable mining operations, reports manufacturer of mining... 

SA mobile market shake-up accelerates as challengers close in on bigger rivals

South Africa’s mobile market is undergoing a structural shift as challenger operators start to capture high-value subscribers from market leaders. According to Opensignal’s latest subscriber... 

Fibre and fixed wireless drive South Africa’s broadband expansion

South Africa’s fixed broadband market is expanding rapidly, with fixed wireless access (FWA) becoming more important. Opensignal’s analysis, in its ‘South Africa Fixed Broadband Experience report’,... 

Longest Lesotho bridge opens to secure LHWP Phase II access routes

In a landmark milestone, the Senqu bridge, the longest in Lesotho and a critical component of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II, has officially been inaugurated. The inauguration... 

Huawei unveils AI-ready data infrastructure to drive enterprise innovation in South Africa

The need for intelligent storage and computing is growing as AI puts pressure on infrastructure, leaving organisation increasingly reconsidering how they store, manage, protect and use data, says... 

Reliable drive, automation systems critical for agricultural operations

Reliable drive and automation systems are becoming critical to maintaining productivity and efficiency across agricultural operations, where equipment is often required to operate in challenging... 

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...