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Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa has been selected as the exclusive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner for the Palabora Mining Company (PMC) solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project, a flagship initiative led by the Mzansi Energy Consortium and Journey 2 Green (J2G). The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony at the 2025 SNEC Expo in Shanghai. The Mzansi Energy Consortium, led by Journey 2 Green, is the project development entity established to design, finance, and deliver the PMC renewable energy project with key technology and infrastructure partners. This landmark energy initiative will deliver South Africa’s first utility-scale…

Groblersdal Mall in Limpopo is undergoing a significant redevelopment, poised to become a modern, shopper-friendly destination that grows alongside its community. The project, led by Twin City in partnership with Patricio & Sons, will see the 37,000sqm mall fully refurbished by November 2025. Key upgrades include a redesigned food court, an enhanced tenant mix, and a refreshed brand identity that honors the region’s agricultural roots. This redevelopment marks a major investment in the area, creating new permanent jobs while sustaining over 1,000 existing positions. Construction began in February 2025. “Our investment builds on the excellent foundation of an extremely popular…

Huawei’s sixth annual Editors Xchange in Johannesburg brought delegates together under the theme “Ecosystems That Scale the Future” to explore how intelligent, integrated platforms are advancing South Africa’s digital development. Speakers from Huawei, government and business unpacked the shift from infrastructure as hardware to infrastructure as an enabler, where cloud, AI and collaborative platforms become the backbone of inclusive growth. In his opening address, Huawei South Africa Deputy CEO Charles Cheng emphasised the human purpose behind technology. “Digital ecosystems matter insofar as they enable a better, more fulfilling life,” he said. “They must be interconnected, adaptive and built to scale.”…

The Middle East & Africa’s air transport sector kept pace with global passenger surges in 2024, achieving remarkable baggage results despite increasing system demands. According to the newly released SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025, the region maintained one of the world’s strongest performances, reporting 6.02 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers, slightly up from 4.5 in 2023, but still among the best worldwide. The global picture also tells a story of progress. Despite an 8.2% increase in worldwide traffic in 2024, the overall mishandling rate dropped to 6.3 bags per 1,000 passengers, down from 6.9 the previous year and 67% lower…

Young drivers are most at risk on South African roads—Volvo encourages smarter, safer decisions this Youth Day. Young drivers face the highest risk on South African roads, with high fatality rates and low seatbelt use, especially close to home.  Volvo continues to prioritise safety, from pioneering the three-point seatbelt to advanced driver-assist technologies.  This Youth Day, Volvo reminds new drivers that their choices matter most, because no safety feature is more powerful than a responsible driver.  Youth Day in South Africa is a time to reflect, but also to look forward—a day that honours the bravery of the past while…

To commemorate Youth Month under the 2025 theme, ‘Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation’, Vodacom has launched a new data bundle for customers on the NXT LVL (pronounced next level) programme. Dubbed ‘Super Content’ and targeted especially for content creators, the new 25GB Super Content Bundle gives customers 5GB TikTok data; 5GB All Access data; 5GB YouTube data as well as 10GB of Night Owl data – all at R69 with a seven-day validity period. “This year, we saw it fitting to design and launch a bundle that not only aligns with the 2025…

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), in partnership with the Karoo Hoogland Municipality, officially launched the Fraserburg Smart Skills Centre on 6 June 2025. This marks a significant step in bringing accessible, future-focused skills development to rural and underprivileged communities. The launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2025, laying the foundation for a high-impact initiative aimed at closing the digital divide and equipping residents for opportunities in the digital and green economies. A Future-Ready Facility in the Heart of the Karoo The Fraserburg Smart Skills Centre is now fully operational, offering accredited digital…

 WeThinkCode_, a leading South African tech academy, has been awarded $2 million in funding from Google.org. This grant will enable WeThinkCode_ to dramatically expand its Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programs, empowering 12,000 learners in South Africa and Kenya with critical AI skills for the rapidly evolving job market. Africa faces a significant digital skills gap; a recent SAP report highlights that 90% of companies in Africa are negatively impacted by a lack of AI skills, experiencing project delays, failed innovation, and an inability to take on new work. WeThinkCode_ has long been dedicated to bridging this gap by training unemployed youth from…

Telkom Group today announced the appointment of Beauty Apleni as Chief Executive Officer of Openserve, South Africa’s leading provider of wholesale infrastructure connectivity, effective 1 July 2025. She will drive the continuing growth and adoption of Openserve’s fibre network in pursuit of Telkom’s data-led strategy. She has over 25 years of experience in the ICT industry with 15 years of that in executive leadership specializing in formulating strategy, driving execution and operational excellence.  Apleni held various roles at Telkom Group such as Telkom Consumer: Chief of Sales and Technology; Telkom Consumer: Chief Technology & Information Officer; Cybernest: Executive Service Delivery…

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued an alert regarding individuals impersonating Brokstock SA (Pty) Ltd, an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP No. 51404). Fraudulent Activity Details Scammers: Zibu Masotobe Sibiya (WhatsApp: +27717684632) and Mike Mabuyakhulu (WhatsApp: +27794293027) Platforms: Operating via Telegram and WhatsApp groups named “Brokstock Beginner/s” Fake Banking Details: Account Name: Brockstockshares Bank: FNB Account Number: 62871907790 Email: [email protected] These fraudsters are luring victims to deposit funds into their fraudulent account under false pretenses. “Brokstock SA has confirmed these individuals are NOT associated with them, and any claims otherwise are entirely false,” the FSCA stated. How to Protect Yourself The FSCA urges the public to: Verify FSP authorization before investing—check the FSCA database. Confirm the FSP…