MTN SA deploys five-generation technology in IPP efforts

MTN SA is moving fast to become a standalone Independent Power Producer (IPP) by harnessing the power of multiple generation technologies, which will include additional solar, gas and battery energy systems, in one plant at its head office in Fairlands, Johannesburg....

SAP Africa Code Week empowers 2,6m youth in 2022

An estimated 230-million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills in 2030, according to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One programme supporting young Africans to take advantage of these opportunities is the continent’s...

AirOne launches high-speed Internet packages

Huge TNS has launched AirOne, a high-speed wireless Internet service with packages starting at R799 per month for 50Mbps (Megabits per second). AirOne is backed by MTN and available nationally without line-of-sight to a nearby base station necessary. “This...

Huawei at MWC Shanghai 2023: boosting 5G evolution

Huawei is participating in MWC Shanghai 2023, with activities falling under their theme “GUIDE to the Intelligent World”. This year, the company’s activities include an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about their...

Take note of the new sustainability reporting standards

Sustainability reporting is about to change dramatically, thanks to the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) two new standards due to be launched globally on 29 June. Milton Segal, executive director for Standards at the South African Institute...

More private sector involvement can help end power crisis

Plans from Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to get the private sector involved in funding new power generation capacity could be exactly what South Africa needs to bring a faster end to load shedding. Tapping into private sector funding and expertise could...