Invasive plant purge at Vaal pays off

The volume of water lettuce and water hyacinth across the Vaal River Barrage reservoir has reduced markedly over the past few months as removal efforts continue. According to Rand Water, water... 

Rand Water nearing completion of extensive maintenance

Water utility Rand Water is entering the final phase of its extensive proactive maintenance project, which is expected to be completed July 29. The group reported, on the afternoon of July 16, that... 

Consolidation good for the sector and country, MTN says

Telecommunications group MTN believes the investment in South Africa’s fibre network infrastructure is positive, and the consolidation of the industry is an inevitable – and even a desirable... 

Redefine executes on water resilience strategy

As concern increases over the possibility of further water outages in South Africa, JSE-listed Redefine Properties is developing further storage capacity and enhancing existing backup capacity, in... 

Gauteng Provincial Treasury aims to tackle challenges, boost infrastructure

South Africa’s biggest provincial economy, and the fourth biggest economy in Africa, continues to face significant challenges, including unemployment and a high cost of living. Gauteng’s... 

DWS and strategic partners urge industries to reduce water demand, fix water leaks

Through the South Africa-Denmark Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) on water, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and its partners are actively engaging with industries to prioritise water... 

New water Minister assures of continuity in DWS

Newly appointed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has assured the continuity of the various reforms and improvements initiated by her predecessor Senzo Mchunu, who is now Police... 

Vodacom invests over R400m in Free State, Northern Cape

Telecommunications company Vodacom is investing more than R400-million over the current financial year to increase capacity and resilience and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the Free... 

Joburg water challenges indicative of broader issues

The recent water challenges experienced in Johannesburg are indicative of the broader issues that many cities could face if infrastructure remains unmaintained, says Frost & Sullivan consultant Yaa... 

Rand Water’s ‘reimagination’ of value chain in execution

Water utility Rand Water is working towards “reimagining” South Africa’s water sector – and its own value chain – by leveraging advanced technologies and new innovations that could help solve the... 

Rand Water progresses extensive Gauteng-wide maintenance

As Rand Water prepares for the next phase of its infrastructure maintenance programme across Gauteng, it has completed several significant milestones since kicking off on June 22. The water utility... 

MTN maintains best network title in South Africa

Telecommunications group MTN has maintained its title of South Africa’s best network in the second quarter of 2024 MyBroadband Insight’s Mobile Network Quality Report. MTN secured the highest... 

City of Cape Town’s water outlook report shows need for diversification of water

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s March 2024 Water Outlook Report underscores the critical need for the New Water Programme (NWP) to diversify the city’s water sources. The... 

Three-way company cooperation wins crane order

South African agricultural machinery manufacturer Rovic is modifying its shopfloor workflow to reduce component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the rate of production. As the... 

MTN South Africa, Huawei sign MoU on Net5.5G

Telecommunications company MTN South Africa and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei are joining forces to promote the large-scale... 

Vodacom deploys mobile radio equipment to bolster network resilience in Egypt

Vodacom Group has deployed a triple-band mobile radio unit that will enable Vodafone Egypt to reduce the cost and speed of its 4G and 5G network deployment, energy consumption and tower load. The... 

Majodina named Water and Sanitation Minister

Pemmy Majodina has been appointed Water and Sanitation Minister, replacing Senzo Mchunu, who has been named as Police Minister, as South Africa’s seventh administration is formed. David Mahlobo... 

South Africa gets new Communications Minister

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Malatsi as Communications and Digital Technologies Minister as the Government of National Unity’s Cabinet is formed. He... 

Progress made in reducing water lettuce invasion in Vaal

The volume of the water lettuce and water hyacinth across the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir has reduced markedly over the past few months as removal efforts continue. According to a Rand Water... 

The Spar Group targets water-saving measures

The Spar Group has been steadily implementing proactive water-saving measures within its logistics operations amid the increasing threat of water insecurity across South Africa. Potential water... 

LHWP II’s Senqu Bridge progressing steadily

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II passed a significant milestone in May, following the casting of the first deck segment on the Northern abutment of the Senqu bridge. Work on the... 

MTN Business to digitise 257 municipalities

Telecommunications firm MTN Business has secured a three-year contract to implement smart electricity and water technology across South Africa’s 257 municipalities. The RT29 transversal contract,... 

Major water system maintenance continues

Rand Water’s extensive, planned water reticulation system maintenance continues, impacting various City of Johannesburg (CoJ) water reservoirs and towers which are interlinked with Rand Water. In... 

Doing it ourselves is the solution to SA’s impending water crisis

Civil rights organisation AfriForum is taking a “doing it ourselves” approach to ensure water security across South Africa. Tabling its national water strategy during its water conference on... 

Rand Water successfully completes first pipeline maintenance ahead of schedule

Rand Water has successfully completed the proactive extensive maintenance of the F5 Pipeline in Mogale City local municipality, which started on June 22, nine hours ahead of schedule. The project,... 

DWS assures it is ready for Lesotho Highlands tunnel closure

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is ready for the upcoming six-month closure of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel for maintenance from October until March 2025. The department and relevant... 

Mastercard, AfDB launch new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in Africa

Global technology company Mastercard and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a new alliance to extend digital access to critical services for 100-million individuals and businesses in... 

Tunnel-boring machines for Polihali transfer tunnel inspected ahead of delivery to Lesotho

The tunnel-boring machines specifically designed and manufactured to excavate the Lesotho Highlands Water Project’s (LHWP’s) 38 km transfer tunnel from Polihali to Katse will soon be making their... 

Rosond inks JV with Saudi Arabia’s Bin Harkil

South African exploration and drilling solutions provider Rosond and Bin Harkil Saudi Arabia have established a new joint venture (JV) company, Rosond Arabia, poised to become a leader in the... 

Johannesburg Water well prepared for Rand Water’s maintenance

Johannesburg Water says it is well prepared for the potential disruptions in water supply during Rand Water’s planned winter maintenance that is starting this weekend. The water supply across the... 

Telkom achieves stronger 2024 financial results

JSE-listed Telkom on Tuesday posted an improvement in its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2024, supported by its next-generation offerings and cost-optimisation efforts. The group... 

More South African households getting connected to the Internet

As access to mobile phones continue to surge, many more South Africans are becoming connected to the Internet, according to the latest statistics released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). The... 

New spectrum policy aims to sunset 2G and 3G networks by end of 2027

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is aiming to start the sunsetting of older-generation telecommunications networks from next year. In accordance with the... 

DWS launches four more catchment management agencies

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially launched four more Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs), adding to the two CMAs that have already been in existence for more than 10... 

MTN Business to digitise 257 municipalities through smart electricity and water meter technology

Telecommunications group MTN Business has been awarded a three-year contract to enhance the digitisation – through the implementation of smart electricity and water technology – across South... 

Standard Bank, MTN collaborate for new MVNO

Standard Bank is collaborating with MTN for a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Standard Bank Connect, running on MTN’s network. Formerly called Standard Bank Mobile, the new Standard... 

Telkom expects improved FY24 results

JSE-listed Telkom on Wednesday said it expects a triple-digit increase in its basic earnings per share (BEPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended March 31, 2024. This is... 

City of Tshwane, DWS sign an MoU to address water constraints

The City of Tshwane (CoT) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have formalised a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to tackle the city’s water challenges.... 

DWS postpones Lower Sundays Canal rehabilitation

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has postponed the emergency rehabilitation on parts of the Lower Sundays River Canal, in the Eastern Cape, in the aftermath of flooding events. The... 

Water access improves since 2002, but latest data shows regression over the past two years

While access to drinking water has improved over the past two decades, recent Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) data shows that there has been a regression over the past two years. In its annual...