May 16, 2018
Trading carbon offset credits in an open market is a tough proposition: the more complex credits don’t have a simple value like a stock, and there hasn’t been a formula to determine their individual value. This has made accounting for them and selling them...
May 16, 2018
Government has re-affirmed its commitment to renewable energy as part of the country’s energy mix while avoiding any mention of its plans for nuclear energy. In is keynote address at Africa Utility Week, Energy minister Jeff Radebe assured delegates that the...
May 16, 2018
A roadmap for South Africa’s energy future warned of a rise in “do-it-yourself-electricity”, leading to the possible collapse of the country’s energy grid. Energy expert Ted Blom’s presentation at Africa Utility Week Tuesday was in sharp...
May 16, 2018
As subscriber growth hits the brakes, telecom service providers are increasingly turning their attention to providing the best customer experience to minimise churn. New research by IHS Markit finds that 75% of service provider respondents say that enhancing customer...
May 16, 2018
Global shipments of NB-IoT devices will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41,8% from 106,9-million units in 2018 to reach 613,2-million units in 2023. According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, strong growth is fuelled by...
May 16, 2018
South Africa’s construction industry is bursting with opportunities, with the government increasing investment in the supply and rejuvenation of basic infrastructure. By Mario Engelbrecht, head of pre-sales at Parity Software Some of these commitments include: *...