| Date | Title | Description |
| 19.06.2026 | Solomon Asamoah: What Ghana Can Teach Africa About Mobilising Private Capital | Share
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Africa’s infrastructure financing gap is usually described as a money problem. After more than thirty years financing projects across the continent, I have come to see it as a preparation problem. There is no g... |
| 18.05.2026 | TCS | Charge’s R1.8-billion bet on an off-grid EV future | Charge chairman Joubert Roux
South Africa has fewer than 400 public electric vehicle charging stations – up from zero just 15 years ago – and EV adoption remains stubbornly slow. Yet Charge, formerly known as Zero Carbon Charge, is betting ... |
| 13.05.2026 | Malatsi opens door to ‘some’ partial privatisations of SOEs | Communications minister Solly Malatsi
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has placed faster, cheaper and more reliable internet at the centre of the department of communications & digital technologies’ agenda for the year ahead, addin... |
| 13.05.2026 | South Africa: Digital Access Alone Not Enough to Unlock SA's Connectivity Potential - Minister Malatsi | While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity.
According to the re... |
| 05.05.2026 | Deputy President Mashatile Addresses African World Heritage Day and AWHF 20th Anniversary, 5 May | The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, deliver the keynote address at the celebration of African World Heritage Day and the 20th Anniversary of the Af... |
| 04.05.2026 | Why 2G will outlast 3G in South Africa | Vodacom expects to switch off its 3G mobile network before its 2G one, in a counterintuitive sequencing that reflects how stubbornly the cheapest end of the device market remains tied to legacy connectivity.
“The current subscriber trajecto... |
| 23.04.2026 | Charge to switch on first N3 off-grid EV stations in May | Charge chairman Joubert Roux
Off-grid EV charging company Charge will bring its first two stations on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban live in mid-May, co-founder and director Joubert Roux said in an upcoming interview on the TechCent... |
| 10.04.2026 | 5G expected to reshape South Africa’s wireless broadband market | South Africa’s broadband access market is expected to reach R82.8-billion in revenue by 2029, with 3.7 million new active subscriptions, according to the latest SA Broadband Report from ICT analyst firm BMIT.
The headline growth rate – a co... |
| 10.04.2026 | Warning that South Africa’s digital competitiveness is in retreat | South Africa’s ability to compete in the global digital economy is slipping, with key metrics on infrastructure, broadband access and the country’s skills profile lagging as peer economies make faster headway.
These are among the findings o... |
| 31.03.2026 | SA finally has a broadband map – and it reveals where the gaps are | For the first time, South Africa has a map of where broadband infrastructure actually reaches – and where it doesn’t.
The tool, a geospatial information system (GIS), was developed as part of the South Africa Digital Infrastructure Investme... |
| 30.03.2026 | The staggering cost of connecting every South African household | Pieter Grootes
South Africa needs between R108-billion and R142-billion in investment to get all households connected to 100Mbit/s broadband internet by 2035, according to a new report by the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA).
Speakin... |
| 24.02.2026 | Cut EV taxes now, industry implores Godongwana ahead of budget | Finance minister Enoch Godongwana
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has been urged to reduce taxes on electric cars in Wednesday’s budget speech and to deliver the policy clarity the sector has waited two years for.
The taxes make electric ... |
| 24.02.2026 | Sola Group starts work on SA’s first solar-and-battery wheeling plant | Image: Sola Group
Sola Group has begun construction on a 435MWp solar and battery project that will wheel dispatchable power to Sasol and Air Liquide.
Sola Group has reached financial close and begun construction on what it says is South Af... |
| 26.01.2026 | Africa Energy Announces Corporate Update | Africa Energy Announces Corporate Update
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 26, 2026 /CNW/ – Africa Energy Corp. (TSX Venture: AFE) (Nasdaq First North: AEC) (“Africa Energy” or the “Company”) announces that... |
| 15.11.2025 | Revolut hires heavy hitter as it readies its South African launch | Gaby Magomola
Digital bank Revolut has appointed former African Bank CEO Gaby Magomola as chairman of its South African subsidiary, all while the digital challenger pursues a formal banking licence with local regulators.
In a statement on F... |
| 17.10.2025 | This is Eskom’s new board | Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati
Five members of Eskom’s outgoing board will continue to serve on the newly approved board by cabinet, with current chair Mteto Nyati staying on for another year as his term only ends in 2026.
Minister in the presi... |
| 17.09.2025 | Zero Carbon Charge moves from Wolmaransstad proof site to N3, N1 corridors | Zero Carbon Charge’s proof-of-concept site near Wolmaransstad
Zero Carbon Charge, the company building a network of national off-grid electric vehicle charging stations, said on Wednesday that it plans to begin construction of new sites alo... |
| 23.07.2025 | Top 12 logistics and mobility startup raises of H1 2025 | In the first half of 2025, Africa’s broader tech ecosystem saw deal flows—including fundraises, acquisitions, and exits—hit $1.4 billion, per Africa: The Big Deal. This marks a 78% surge over H1 2024. Of these deals, logistics and mobility ... |
| 18.07.2025 | Cut electricity prices for data centres: Andile Ngcaba | Andile Ngcaba
Convergence Partners chairman Andile Ngcaba said on Friday that government should consider granting a special electricity tariff for data centres to support the ICT sector’s growth.
This would be similar to the dispensation of... |
| 24.06.2025 | Lesotho: Starlink Launches Amid Job Losses in Lesotho | Elon Musk's satellite internet service comes after months of US funding cuts and tariffs put immense pressure on the country's economy
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has launched in Lesotho through T-Connect Lesotho.
The ... |
| 24.06.2025 | Starlink launches in Lesotho amid US tariff threat | T-Connect Lesotho, a licensed reseller of Starlink – Elon Musk’s satellite internet service – officially launched on Monday, after mounting economic pressure on Lesotho from the US.
The country experienced widespread job losses after major ... |
| 21.06.2025 | Powering Africa's Future: The Role of AI and Energy Infrastructure in Development | Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. The continent is rich in resources, talent, and potential. Yet, it grapples with challenges that hinder its growth. Two recent events highlight the urgency of addressing these issues: the African Devel... |
| 20.06.2025 | World Bank set to back South Africa’s big energy grid roll-out | The World Bank Group is considering financing US$500-million (R9-billion) of South Africa’s participation in a new credit guarantee facility meant to unlock private financing for a massive transmission grid expansion plan, a senior bank off... |
| 16.06.2025 | SA’s Zero Carbon Charge raised $5.6 M funding from DBSA | Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has announced a ZAR100 million (US $5.6 million) equity investment in South Africa’s Zero Carbon Charge, which has constructed a nationwide network of off-grid, solar-powered ultra-fast EV charging... |
| 07.06.2025 | dLocal's Strategic Leap into Africa: A Game-Changer for Fintech | In the fast-paced world of fintech, dLocal is making waves. The Latin American unicorn is setting its sights on Africa, eyeing a significant acquisition that could reshape the landscape of cross-border payments on the continent. The company... |
| 03.06.2025 | dLocal to acquire Aza Finance to deepen African push | dLocal, the Latin American fintech unicorn that connects global merchants to emerging markets, is in talks to acquire Aza Finance (formerly BitPesa), a cross-border payments startup, as it continues its expansion into Africa.
“We’re proud t... |
| 28.05.2025 | Africa's Development Bank: A New Era Awaits | The African Development Bank (AfDB) stands at a crossroads. With the impending election of a new president, the future of Africa's premier development institution hangs in the balance. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the current president, has transf... |
| 23.05.2025 | Africa: The 'Optimist-in-Chief' Who Made Africa's Premier Development Bank a Global Powerhouse | Washington, DC — Heading the agenda at the five-day annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) that opens on May 26 is the election of the multilateral development bank's next president. Five candidates are vying to succeed Dr. A... |
| 26.02.2025 | Post Office gets emergency short-term bailout | National treasury has come to the rescue of the South African Post Office by approving a R150-million “virement”, which the department of communications & digital technologies said will “assist in addressing immediate financial pressure... |
| 14.11.2024 | Uniting Innovation: The AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2024 | In the heart of Cape Town, a vibrant tapestry of innovation unfolded. The AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2024, held from November 6-8, brought together a diverse crowd of thinkers, creators, and doers. This event was not just a meeting; it was a... |
| 13.11.2024 | AfriLabs Annual Gatherine 2024: Spotlight on Seven Dynamic Tracks Shaping Africa’s Innovation Landscape | Cape Town, South Africa – The AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2024, held from November 6-8 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2), was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse network of innovators, thought leaders,... |
| 03.09.2024 | The African Centre for the Study of the United States, Wits University, Hosts the Inaugural Africa-US Smart Cities Lab | The African Centre for the Study of the United States, Wits University, hosts the inaugural Africa-US Smart Cities Lab at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) hosted the Africa-US Smart Cities Lab on 14 August 2024 in partnership with... |
| 22.04.2024 | Call for Participation: African World Heritage Day 5 May 2024 | In harmony with the African Union's theme of the year for 2024, “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century,” the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) invites African States Parties (particularly heritage professionals and institutions, ci... |
| 25.01.2023 | Africa: Free Online Courses Could Be a Path to Higher Education in African Countries but Awareness Is Low | Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the largest regions in the world and has the lowest rates of participation in higher education anywhere in the world. The World Bank reported in 2020 that only 9.4% of the region's tertiary education age group i... |
| 06.12.2022 | Top ICT tenders: Smart cities, broadcasting back in focus | With the end of the year in sight, government is now mostly pushing tender submission deadlines out to the last two weeks of January and, in one case, even February.
This doesn’t mean there is little of interest on offer from government and... |
| 14.09.2022 | Increasing water stress in South Africa requires urgent informed actions | Increasing water stress in South Africa requires urgent informed actions: Image: Adobe stock
Progress has been made since 2015 on a global scale in terms of increasing access to water of an acceptable quality and to sanitation services. But... |
| 30.08.2022 | ICT tenders: ICASA gears up oversight | South Africa’s telecommunications and broadcasting sectors are in focus this week as the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa advertises a number of tenders aimed at improving its oversight.
The regulator’s five tenders focu... |
| 22.07.2021 | ICT Tenders: State-owned entities withdraw | It is another far quieter week as state-owned entities (SOEs) take a back seat on the buying front.
This year has seen SOEs cementing their position as government’s big ICT spenders, as players such as Eskom, SABC, State IT Agency, Coega De... |
| 15.07.2021 | ICT Tenders: National Treasury updates eTenders portal | It's a far quieter week from public sector procurement officers, as only a handful of new ICT opportunities are added to the list of available tenders.
There are several potential causes for the decline: level four lockdown measures could m... |
| 22.10.2019 | Kenya’s BitPesa announces it’s rebranded, secured $15m in debt finance | Nairobi-based fintech BitPesa announced today that it had rebranded to become AZA Group and had secured $15-million in debt financing from South Africa’s the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
In a statement today, AZA Group said ... |
| 22.10.2019 | Kenya’s BitPesa announces it’s rebranded, secured $15m in debt finance | Nairobi-based fintech BitPesa announced today that it had rebranded to become AZA Group and had secured $15-million in debt financing from South Africa’s the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
In a statement today, AZA Group said i... |
| 06.09.2019 | DBSA extends deadline for its Youth Challenge | The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has extended the deadline of its Youth Challenge to 30 September.
The challenge is aimed at innovators between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have innovative development ideas that address in... |
| 06.09.2019 | DBSA extends deadline for its Youth Challenge | The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has extended the deadline of its Youth Challenge to 30 September.
The challenge is aimed at innovators between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have innovative development ideas that address inf... |
| 24.07.2019 | Share of R1.5m in prizes up for grabs in DBSA Youth Challenge | Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and have an innovative development idea that addresses South Africa’s infrastructural needs across various sectors?
Then, you could stand to win a share of R1.5-million in prize money in the DBSA Youth ... |
| 24.07.2019 | Share of R1.5m in prizes up for grabs in DBSA Youth Challenge | Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and have an innovative development idea that addresses South Africa’s infrastructural needs across various sectors?
Then, you could stand to win a share of R1.5-million in prize money in the DBSA Youth... |
| 20.07.2019 | The case for a U.S. federal green bank | By Ilmi Granoff
Public activism has supercharged the federal climate policy discussion and pushed the issue high on the political agenda. Politicians have been clamoring to offer their version of ambitious climate policy action since Democr... |
| 02.06.2011 | Teraco completes Series-C round of funding | Illovo, Johannesburg: 2 June 2011 - Teraco Data Environments, South Africa’s only provider of vendor neutral colocation data centres, announces the completion of a R158 million ‘Series C’ financing.
The financing includes a combination of b... |
