Natasha Odendaal

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Natasha Odendaal

Natasha Odendaal is Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

DWS will support, not interfere with, municipalities’ water provision responsibilities

5th August 2024 While several municipalities across South Africa have battled to maintain consistent water services for citizens, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said it cannot overtake and interfere with their roles and operations unless it becomes necessary. The department will, however, continue... →

Competition Commission gives Swiftnet sale green light

2nd August 2024 The Competition Commission on Thursday recommended, with conditions, the R6.75-billion sale of masts and towers business Swiftnet, a decision that JSE-listed Telkom has welcomed. Telkom obtained shareholder approval on May 24 for the sale to an infrastructure fund managed by a subsidiary of Actis... →

New partnership aims to tackle growing e-waste challenge through education, raising awareness among children

2nd August 2024 In an effort to mitigate growing electronic waste (e-waste) across South Africa, Cartoon Network Africa and registered producer responsibility organisation E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) have partnered to raise awareness and educate and empower children about e-waste. Currently, e-waste is the... →

Construction materials group looks forward as it reaches 90-year legacy

2nd August 2024 As construction materials group AfriSam celebrates a legacy of 90 years, the group plans to continue innovating, reduce its carbon emissions and improve sustainability, boost skills, and drive technical performance and service as it looks forward to maintaining its role in iconic infrastructure... →

NINE DECADES The company has been involved in several iconic infrastructure projects, such as Johannesburg’s Mandela Bridge and the 50-storey Carlton Centre, as well as the Gautrain in the lead up to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, besides many others

Condra subsidiary clinches six-crane order from steel distributor

2nd August 2024 Crane manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture six overhead cranes for steel distributor D&E Group for installation in new warehouses in Cape Town and George. The warehouses are being built to meet increasing demand for D&E Group’s range of mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel from... →

Gauteng Treasury eyes public financial management improvement

1st August 2024 With less money to go around, Gauteng’s provincial government faces a balancing act in ensuring the right projects to bring about improved services are implemented. This was one of the messages relayed by Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile, as he delivered the 2024/25... →

Altron expects double-digit earnings rise in H1, brings Document Solutions back into group

31st July 2024 JSE-listed Altron on Wednesday said that it expects its group headline earnings per share (HEPS) and group earnings per share (EPS) to increase by at least 20% for the six months ended August 31. Continuing HEPS and continuing EPS will be at least 20% higher than the comparative six months in 2023. →

Tsebo Facilities Solutions at the forefront of strategic water management in South Africa

30th July 2024 There is no one-size-fits-all solution to South Africa’s water challenges and it will take multifaceted approach to mitigate the strain on the country’s complex water sector. South Africa's water scarcity is exacerbated by aging infrastructure – which struggles to meet current, let alone future,... →

New raw water use tariffs proposed for Vaal-Orange catchment

29th July 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency, has proposed new raw water abstraction tariff/charges for the new financial year of 2025/26 for domestic and industry water users, and the irrigation and forestry sectors. The new... →

Steady integration of AI into business operations ongoing in South Africa

26th July 2024 As artificial intelligence in its various forms becomes increasingly integrated into business operations in many sectors across South Africa, there is a need for companies not already embracing the new technological era to jump aboard or risk being left behind. The adoption of AI in South Africa... →

NITESH SINGH Within organisations, various internal corporate use cases for artificial intelligence have emerged

New Minister commits to continuing water-sector reforms initiated by predecessor

26th July 2024 Newly appointed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has affirmed that the various reforms and improvements initiated by her predecessor Senzo Mchunu, who is now Police Minister, will be continued. Majodina was appointed Water and Sanitation Minister on June 30, following the formation of... →

Huawei to train additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

26th July 2024 Information and communication technology (ICT) group Huawei aims to train another 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa in ICT skills over the next three years. This followed the company’s training of more than 120 000 people in the region over the past 26 months, exceeding its initial target by... →

Rand Water prepares for final phase of maintenance

24th July 2024 Rand Water is set to embark on the final phase of its extensive five-week maintenance project across Gauteng, with the water utility warning that it may take up to two weeks to fully recover after the completion of the maintenance work. The project, which started on June 22 and is expected to... →

Vodacom delivers first quarter revenue growth, with Egypt its star performer

24th July 2024 JSE-listed Vodacom on Wednesday reported that its group revenue expanded 1.5% to R36.2-billion, impacted by foreign exchange rate headwinds, but boosted by its operations in Egypt, during the three months ended June 30. Group service revenue increased 10% on a normalised basis, as Vodacom’s... →

Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub

DWS promises minimal disruption as six-month maintenance closure of Lesotho Highlands tunnel nears

19th July 2024 As the imminent six-month closure for scheduled maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel draws closer, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) assures that it is ready and that all necessary measures have been taken to limit disruption to Gauteng’s water supply. The shutdown from October... →

Invasive plant purge at Vaal pays off

19th July 2024 The volume of water lettuce and water hyacinth across the Vaal River Barrage reservoir has reduced markedly over the past few months as removal efforts continue. According to Rand Water, water lettuce and hyacinth coverage shrunk from 395 ha in April to 100 ha currently. →

Rand Water nearing completion of extensive maintenance

17th July 2024 Water utility Rand Water is entering the final phase of its extensive proactive maintenance project, which is expected to be completed July 29. The group reported, on the afternoon of July 16, that its 50-hour planned maintenance at the Palmiet Booster Station, which started on July 15, had been... →

Consolidation good for the sector and country, MTN says

16th July 2024 Telecommunications group MTN believes the investment in South Africa’s fibre network infrastructure is positive, and the consolidation of the industry is an inevitable – and even a desirable feature – of the national and international landscape. The comments are in response to the current... →

Redefine executes on water resilience strategy

15th July 2024 As concern increases over the possibility of further water outages in South Africa, JSE-listed Redefine Properties is developing further storage capacity and enhancing existing backup capacity, in addition to improving water efficiency and reducing consumption, as part of its water resilience... →

Gauteng Provincial Treasury aims to tackle challenges, boost infrastructure

15th July 2024 South Africa’s biggest provincial economy, and the fourth biggest economy in Africa, continues to face significant challenges, including unemployment and a high cost of living. Gauteng’s unemployment rate, at 33.7%, is higher than the national average of 32.9%, and the ongoing cost-of-living... →

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Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile

DWS and strategic partners urge industries to reduce water demand, fix water leaks

15th July 2024 Through the South Africa-Denmark Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) on water, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and its partners are actively engaging with industries to prioritise water conservation, reduce water demand and address water leaks. The SCC was initially established in... →

New water Minister assures of continuity in DWS

12th July 2024 Newly appointed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has assured the continuity of the various reforms and improvements initiated by her predecessor Senzo Mchunu, who is now Police Minister. Majodina was appointed Water and Sanitation Minister on June 30 following the formation of South... →

Vodacom invests over R400m in Free State, Northern Cape

12th July 2024 Telecommunications company Vodacom is investing more than R400-million over the current financial year to increase capacity and resilience and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the Free State and the Northern Cape, particularly in deep rural areas. Vodacom Central Region spent... →

Joburg water challenges indicative of broader issues

12th July 2024 The recent water challenges experienced in Johannesburg are indicative of the broader issues that many cities could face if infrastructure remains unmaintained, says Frost & Sullivan consultant Yaa Ngonyama. “In water-scarce countries like South Africa, the availability of untreated water is... →

Rand Water’s ‘reimagination’ of value chain in execution

11th July 2024 Water utility Rand Water is working towards “reimagining” South Africa’s water sector – and its own value chain – by leveraging advanced technologies and new innovations that could help solve the various challenges facing the bulk water supplier and its customers. During an online information... →

Rand Water progresses extensive Gauteng-wide maintenance

11th July 2024 As Rand Water prepares for the next phase of its infrastructure maintenance programme across Gauteng, it has completed several significant milestones since kicking off on June 22. The water utility expects to complete the project by July 29. →

MTN maintains best network title in South Africa

10th July 2024 Telecommunications group MTN has maintained its title of South Africa’s best network in the second quarter of 2024 MyBroadband Insight’s Mobile Network Quality Report. MTN secured the highest network quality score – calculated using download speed, upload speed and latency – at 9.87 during the... →

City of Cape Town’s water outlook report shows need for diversification of water

8th July 2024 The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s March 2024 Water Outlook Report underscores the critical need for the New Water Programme (NWP) to diversify the city’s water sources. The eleventh edition of the report highlights the pressing challenges posed by climate change,... →

Three-way company cooperation wins crane order

5th July 2024 South African agricultural machinery manufacturer Rovic is modifying its shopfloor workflow to reduce component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the rate of production. As the company commissioned the construction of a second, larger factory to meet demand, a new production... →

MTN South Africa, Huawei sign MoU on Net5.5G

5th July 2024 Telecommunications company MTN South Africa and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei are joining forces to promote the large-scale application of the key capabilities of Net5.5G. The duo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for... →

Vodacom deploys mobile radio equipment to bolster network resilience in Egypt

5th July 2024 Vodacom Group has deployed a triple-band mobile radio unit that will enable Vodafone Egypt to reduce the cost and speed of its 4G and 5G network deployment, energy consumption and tower load. The advanced radio unit from Ericsson combines the 1 800 MHz, 2 100 frequency-division duplexing (FDD)... →

Majodina named Water and Sanitation Minister

1st July 2024 Pemmy Majodina has been appointed Water and Sanitation Minister, replacing Senzo Mchunu, who has been named as Police Minister, as South Africa’s seventh administration is formed. David Mahlobo retains his position as Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, while Isaac Seitlholo replaces Judith... →

South Africa gets new Communications Minister

1st July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Malatsi as Communications and Digital Technologies Minister as the Government of National Unity’s Cabinet is formed. He becomes the department’s seventeenth Minister since 1994, and its fifth since 2018. →

Progress made in reducing water lettuce invasion in Vaal

1st July 2024 The volume of the water lettuce and water hyacinth across the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir has reduced markedly over the past few months as removal efforts continue. According to a Rand Water statement, water lettuce and hyacinth coverage shrunk from 395 ha in April to 100 ha currently. →

The Spar Group targets water-saving measures

28th June 2024 The Spar Group has been steadily implementing proactive water-saving measures within its logistics operations amid the increasing threat of water insecurity across South Africa. Potential water insecurity poses a significant threat to the integrity of retail supply chains across South Africa, as... →

LHWP II’s Senqu Bridge progressing steadily

28th June 2024 The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II passed a significant milestone in May, following the casting of the first deck segment on the Northern abutment of the Senqu bridge. Work on the 825-m-long, 90-m-high Senqu bridge, the largest of the three major bridges under construction to... →

MTN Business to digitise 257 municipalities

28th June 2024 Telecommunications firm MTN Business has secured a three-year contract to implement smart electricity and water technology across South Africa’s 257 municipalities. The RT29 transversal contract, awarded by the National Treasury, will result in MTN Business, starting from this month, supplying,... →

Major water system maintenance continues

25th June 2024 Rand Water’s extensive, planned water reticulation system maintenance continues, impacting various City of Johannesburg (CoJ) water reservoirs and towers which are interlinked with Rand Water. In line with this, Johannesburg Water has been issuing regular alerts to residents about the planned... →

Doing it ourselves is the solution to SA’s impending water crisis

24th June 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum is taking a “doing it ourselves” approach to ensure water security across South Africa. Tabling its national water strategy during its water conference on Monday, AfriForum proposes to correct the systemic failures and deterioration of water supply at local... →

Rand Water successfully completes first pipeline maintenance ahead of schedule

24th June 2024 Rand Water has successfully completed the proactive extensive maintenance of the F5 Pipeline in Mogale City local municipality, which started on June 22, nine hours ahead of schedule. The project, which marked the start of the water utility’s extensive month-long maintenance plan across Gauteng,... →

DWS assures it is ready for Lesotho Highlands tunnel closure

24th June 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is ready for the upcoming six-month closure of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel for maintenance from October until March 2025. The department and relevant stakeholders in the water sector have taken all necessary measures to ensure that the water supply in... →

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