RFID projects succeed or fail long before the first tag is deployed

RFID projects succeed or fail long before the first tag is deployed

Jeanne du Plessis, Solutions Manager, Osiris Technical Systems. RFID solutions enable bulk, contactless tracking of inventory and assets, helping organisations improve stock accuracy, accelerate supply chain logistics and reduce manual labour.  Jeanne du Plessis, Solutions Manager at Osiris Technical Systems, points out that there is a growing demand for RFID across industries, as businesses increasingly…

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Mature digital twins can streamline mega infrastructure projects

Mature digital twins can streamline mega infrastructure projects

Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric. Digital twin technology has evolved from a static design visualisation tool into a full life cycle asset intelligence platform, according to technology professionals, who say the technology can help reduce delays and cost overruns on major infrastructure projects. Major capital works such as transport corridors, water…

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Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro

Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro

Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation. The delegation, led by Vice President Jessica Alupo, began its field visit at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday before…

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The projects leading Eskom’s 32GW renewables charge

The projects leading Eskom’s 32GW renewables charge

Eskom’s group executive for renewables, Rivoningo Mnisi, has put names and numbers to the projects that will come first under the new Eskom Green business, laying out a pipeline that runs from a solar plant already in the ground to a Komati solar-and-battery hybrid, a skills-transfer phase and, ultimately, utility-scale plants of at least 500MW…

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Why big IT projects in South Africa keep drifting off course

Why big IT projects in South Africa keep drifting off course

In recent years, local businesses, including state-owned enterprises, have repeatedly struggled to implement critical IT systems on time and on budget. From retail giants experiencing warehouse bottlenecks to telecommunications and municipal services plagued by billing and operational outages, the warning signs are clear: systems drift, deadlines slip and costs spiral. The technology itself – ERP…

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Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro

Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Mobilise Domestic Capital, Warns Foreign Funding Delays Infrastructure Projects

Nairobi — President William Ruto has urged African countries to mobilise domestic capital to finance infrastructure development, warning that continued reliance on foreign funding is slowing down progress and undermining the continent’s long-term development agenda. Speaking during the opening of the Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi, Ruto said Africa’s development ambitions risk remaining unfulfilled…

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Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro

Africa: Unicef Projects Usd380bn Climate-Induced Loss in Education Earnings in Africa By 2050

Nairobi — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that climate-related disasters are increasingly disrupting education across Eastern and Southern Africa, potentially leading to as much as $380 billion in lost future earnings by 2050 if urgent action is not taken. A new report by UNICEF and consulting firm Dalberg, titled Protecting Children’s Learning…

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Govt entities waste billions on ICT projects, unused systems

Govt entities waste billions on ICT projects, unused systems

AGSA audit outcomes uncover R12.1 billion-worth in ICT project issues. (Image source: 123RF) While technology is often touted as a transformative force, national and provincial governments continue to face significant challenges in ICT implementation. A report by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has identified barriers to achieving digital transformation goals, noting that many of…

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