Telkom’s smarter networks: Driving efficiency, environmental responsibility and universal access

Over time, Telkom will drastically reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and operate ever more efficiently and sustainably, says Lebo Masalesa, Managing Executive: Mobile Networks at Telkom.

Telkom

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South African Photovoltaic Industry Association

11 Dec

SAPVIA anticipates surge in solar PV installations

The renewable industry body expects 3GW of new solar photovoltaic installations annually in the foreseeable future, as demand rebounds.

Scatec lights up its first WCape solar plant

The Norwegian renewable producer begins commercial operation of its 273MW Grootfontein solar power plant in the Western Cape.

Staff Writer

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Konica Minolta South Africa

8 Dec

Konica Minolta South Africa marks 17 consecutive years of carbon-neutral operations, reinforcing its ESG leadership

Sustainability is not optional, it is an imperative, especially in South Africa, says Marc Pillay, CEO of Konica Minolta SA.

Konica Minolta South Africa

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City of Cape Town

2 Dec

Cape Town reaps rewards of green energy push

The city’s renewable energy efforts resulted in employment gains and investments to the tune of R2.6 billion, between 2014 and 2024.

Plentify mobilises capital, AI-fuelled solutions for expansion

Company executives confirm intention to grow, looking to engage new markets abroad and preparing pilot projects in the UK, Australia and Brazil.

Uber goes electric in SA

The e-hailing firm announces Uber Go Electric, its first fully electric product in South Africa.

Africa’s clean energy transition receives €7bn backing

The European Union pledges €7 billion to accelerate renewable energy in Africa, bringing the final tally to €15.5 billion since last year.

Inside the CSIR’s innovation engine

The CSIR team has engineered a compostable film that matches the strength and shelf life of conventional plastic packaging but decomposes naturally after use.

Datacentrix acknowledged as ‘New Partner of the Year’ by Hitachi Vantara

The company successfully completed its first large-scale sale with Hitachi Vantara.

WeBuyCars leverages tech but struggles with EV sales

The company uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and chatbots to boost operations, but sluggish electric vehicle demand continues to be a challenge.

Admire Moyo

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South Africa Information and Communication Technology Association

18 Nov

AI can help the globe reduce greenhouse gasses

Technology has a role to play in tackling environmental damage, as AI and supercomputers may be the only way we get to a solution quickly.

Dr Jannie Zaaiman