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Master Power Tech Becomes First African Firm with EU Data-Centre Energy Certification
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has set a new benchmark for African engineering by becoming the first company on the continent to be certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. Issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), the certification places MPT in the same league
Sony turns up the Volume – ULT POWER SOUND Range Launch in South Africa
Sony turned up the volume in Joey's Yesterday, with the exclusive unveiling of its new additions to the ULT POWER SOUND Series range. The event introduced South African big sound lovers to a line-up designed to amplify every beat, featuring the ULT FIELD 3, ULT FIELD 5, ULT TOWER 9AC and ULTMIC1. Jobin Joejoe, Managing Director, Sony Middle East and
Ivanhoe Mines inaugurates Platreef Mine in South Africa, Begins Phase 1 Output
Ivanhoe Mines has officially launched Phase 1 operations at its Platreef polymetallic mine in South Africa. The company celebrated the milestone on November 18 during an inauguration ceremony attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The team produced the first concentrate after completing hot commissioning, which began on October 29. During this stage, the concentrator processed ore
YouTube and Vuma Launch Affordable Fibre + Streaming in SA Townships
YouTube and Vumatel (Vuma), part of the MAZIV Group, have launched a pilot that brings affordable fibre and smart TV streaming into township households. The rollout begins in Alexandra Township, where 2,000 homes will receive fibre connections and Google TV dongles. These devices turn ordinary televisions into connected screens, giving families instant access to online
How E-Commerce Partnerships Transform Small African Businesses
While challenges like logistics constraints, limited payment channels, and fragmented market access persist, strategic e-commerce partnerships are emerging as some of the most transformative forces in Africa’s commercial landscape. In a continent where entrepreneurs often push against structural barriers, these alliances are creating new corridors of opportunity that extend far beyond local markets and into
TCS, Sybyl, and iXAfrica Advance Sovereign Cloud in East Africa
Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Sybyl, and iXAfrica Data Centre Limited have formed a new alliance aimed at expanding sovereign cloud capacity across East Africa. Through a recent Memorandum of Understanding, the three organisations set out to build secure, locally anchored cloud environments that support national regulations and give governments, enterprises, and developers stronger control over
Mozambique Initiates Local LPG Production
Mozambique has started producing and distributing liquefied petroleum gas LPG for the domestic market. The Inhassoro processing plant in Inhambane province shipped the first commercial batch. This move marks the country’s initial step toward local LPG production. Sasol, the energy company responsible for managing the first LPG batch, operates the $1 billion Inhassoro and Govuro
Angola’s National Data Center Set to Launch in 2026
Angola is gearing up to operationalize its new national data center in the first half of 2026, following a site visit by Telecommunications Minister Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira on Thursday. According to André Pedro, Director General of the National Institute for the Promotion of the Information Society (INFOSI), construction is now roughly 75% complete,
Discovery Bank Adds Cryptocurrency Trading to Its App
Discovery Bank is enabling its clients to trade cryptocurrencies directly through its banking app. The new feature, launched on Thursday, comes after Discovery Bank signed a partnership agreement with crypto exchange operator Luno, which will support the bank’s cryptocurrency offering. Bank CEO Hylton Kallner described the move as a sign that cryptocurrencies are shifting from
Small & Medium Enterprise Funding Boost for Women
New Funding Set to Boost Access to Funding For SME's via FNB The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $310 million financial package to FirstRand Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Africa. This support will significantly increase access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized business
Vodacom and Starlink Partner to Boost Africa’s Connectivity
Vodacom Group has announced an agreement with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to millions of businesses and rural communities across Africa. The partnership marks a decisive step toward bridging the continent’s digital divide and fostering inclusive economic growth, innovation, and education. By integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s
Airtel Africa and Nokia Expand Fiber Network Across Central and East Africa
Airtel Africa has partnered with Finnish technology company Nokia to deploy a high-capacity fiber optic network across Central and East Africa. The project, managed by Airtel’s wholesale fiber subsidiary Telesonic, aims to boost regional connectivity and handle the continent’s rising data traffic. The project was unveiled during the 28th AfricaCom conference in Cape Town, marking
BAIC Gears Up for Full SA Local Assembly of B30 SUV in 2026
Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) South Africa will start assembling its newly launched B30 off-road SUV at its Eastern Cape factory as early as January, the company’s Chief Financial Officer announced. This move strengthens local vehicle production and supports South Africa’s automotive industrialization goals. Chinese Automakers Eye Africa for Growth Amid fierce price wars in their
Mercedes-Benz South Africa CEO-Designate Steps Down
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has announced that CEO-designate Abey Kgotle is resigning due to personal reasons, less than a month before he was scheduled to assume the position. Kgotle, who has been with Mercedes-Benz South Africa since 2017, was appointed in June to succeed Andreas Brand as head of the company’s South African operations. Brand, originally
Telecel Zimbabwe Completes Corporate Rescue Amid Telecom Sector Challenges
Telecel Zimbabwe, the country’s third-largest mobile operator, has successfully completed corporate rescue proceedings, a legal mechanism that will enable the financially distressed company to continue operations under judicial protection. This comes after years of commercial and technological decline, which had severely weakened the company’s financial position and its ability to meet obligations to creditors. The
SAPVIA Calls for More Clarity in Mini Budget
Mini Budget must fund IRP ambition with concrete fiscal and financial mechanisms, says SAPVIA. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has called on the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to use the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) this week to provide clear fiscal and strategic pathways for financing the massive solar PV build-out outlined in
Cell C to List on JSE to Streamline Operations and Support Growth
South Africa’s mobile operator, Cell C Holdings, has announced plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), a strategic move designed to streamline its balance sheet, enhance its brand presence, and support its next phase of growth. The listing, long anticipated in telecom circles, will see all of Cell C’s issued ordinary shares admitted
iStore Education Celebrates Innovation at 2025 Excellence Awards
For 17 years, iStore Education has been at the forefront of transforming learning in South Africa. The organization has pioneered the use of technology to make classrooms more creative, engaging, and future-ready. Long before the iPhone, iPad, or YouTube became part of daily life, iStore Education imagined a world where technology would empower both teachers
South African Bio-Tech Group SeaH4 Wins Global Award
SeaH4 wins ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025 A South Africa-based start-up SeaH4 has been awarded global recognition with its green fuel process that develops an algae-based replacement for fossil fuels. The Cape Town based tech start-up has won the world's largest green business idea competition, beating thousands of entries from 40 countries to claim the
Sony – Free Software Upgrades Released
Free Software Update for Enhanced Real-time Recognition AF Performance and Other Features for Sony Electronics’ Interchangeable-lens cameras Alpha 1 II and Alpha 9 III Sony Electronics is providing free software updates[i] for the interchangeable-lens cameras Alpha 1 II and Alpha 9 III available immediately. These updates support "Real-time Recognition AF+ (Plus)" with improved person recognition performance