In this episode of ITWeb TV, news editor Admire Moyo talks to Daniel du Plessis, communications director at Milkor, about the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle, an advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance platform which exemplifies South Africa’s growing prowess in aerospace technology and its potential to enhance security, surveillance, and operational efficiency. #UAVs #Drones #AerospaceTech #Milkor380 With…
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 Friday, Revolut said it has submitted its “section 12” application to the Prudential Authority of the Reserve Bank…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS Government plans to launch the “alpha” (pre-beta) version of its revamped central website this month, according to according to an update of the second phase of government’s Operation Vulindlela programme. The www.gov.za portal acts as a central gateway to information on government services and initiatives. President Cyril Ramaphosa said during…
The renewable energy pipeline expanded from 63GW in 2022, to 220GW in 2025, says SAWEA. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) South Africa has 117GW of renewable energy projects at advanced stages of development, which could be ready to connect to the grid within the next five years. This is according to the 2025 South…
There is an increase in focus on 5G connectivity within the MEA region, with subscriptions expected to increase sharply by 2030, according to Nokia research. Research by Nokia affirms an accelerating shift within the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region towards 5G connectivity, with 5G subscriptions expected to reach 605 million by 2030, representing 25%…
In this episode of ITWeb TV, news editor Admire Moyo speaks to Q-KON group CEO, Dr Dawie de Wet about the state of satellite broadband internet connectivity in SA and the company’s plans, as Starlink’s SA launch remains in limbo. He also touches on the impact of space debris as a result of LEO satellites…
A man walks past a logo of SK Hynix at the lobby of the company’s Bundang office in Seongnam on January 29, 2021. Jung Yeon-Je | AFP | Getty Images South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix said Friday that it was ready to mass produce its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips, staying ahead of rivals, and…
Blue Label Telecoms currently owns 49.5% of Cell C and is seeking final regulatory approval to buy an additional 4.04% stake. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Blue Label Telecoms has started making plans to exit Cell C through a separate JSE listing, in a complex restructuring that could result in both companies being debt-free. This morning,…
Maziv welcomes the Competition Appeal Court’s approval of its merger with Vodacom. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Maziv has welcomed the greenlight for its merger with Vodacom, saying the development paves the way for “major capital investment and accelerated” fibre rollout across the country. This follows last week’s decision by the Competition Appeal Court that approved…
SITA’s head office in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) The State Information Technology Agency’s (SITA’s) flagship public sector ICT conference GovTech is set to make its return this September. This, after the government technology event was shelved last year, with the promise that it will resume in 2025. Held with the Department of Communications…
