Author: Chris Anu
South Africa’s renewable energy sector is entering a new phase in 2026. According to industry players, one of the emerging trends is how wind and solar are combined and stored. Falling battery costs, escalating electricity tariffs and mounting grid constraints are reshaping both public procurement and private investment strategies, pushing energy storage from the margins to the centre of the country’s power transition. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (Sapvia) views the growth of hybrid projects as a sign of the sector maturing. These projects combine two or more green energy sources, such as solar, wind or hydro, with energy…
Shoprite Group’s rooftop solar systems are now enough to power nearly 12 300 households annually. Retail giant Shoprite Group has installed its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, 10 years after launching its first solar project in 2015.The company says its rooftop solar systems generate enough clean electricity to power nearly 12 300 households annually.“The installation of our 100th solar PV system reflects the significant progress we’ve made in recent years,” says Sanjeev Raghubir, chief sustainability officer at Shoprite. See also “Our accelerated efforts to meet science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding renewable energy are crucial steps on…
DRM South Africa Group chairman Aldred Dreyer South Africa’s latest digital radio experiment is nearing lift-off, with DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) trial broadcasts expected to go live within weeks, potentially timed to coincide with World Radio Day on 13 February. That’s according to Aldred Dreyer, chairman of the DRM South Africa Group, the organisation that’s spearheading the development, roll-out and promotion of DRM radio in the country. It follows the granting of a trial licence by communications regulator Icasa late last year. “We received approval at the end of November, and we’re now planning the trial itself and the demonstrations…
Board, one of the leading Enterprise Planning Platforms, today announced the launch of Board Agents built on Microsoft Foundry. Board Agents deliver an intelligent suite of domain-specific, enterprise-ready AI agents that support real-world planning decisions across finance, supply chain, and merchandising. This marks the first Board enterprise planning capability developed with Microsoft Foundry, using Microsoft Azure’s agentic AI tools and services to accelerate secure, cloud-native AI innovation. The initial release includes FP&A and Controller Agents for the Office of Finance, with Merchandiser and Supply Chain Agents to follow. Board Agents are built natively into the Board Enterprise Planning Platform, providing…
South Africa’s renewable energy policy landscape in 2026 will be shaped by market liberalisation and the roll-out of frameworks introduced last year to stimulate energy investment and economic growth. One of gamechangers is the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (Sawem), which will be launched on 1 April. It will replace the historic single-buyer model, dominated by Eskom. It represents a structural shift in how electricity is bought, sold and priced – with far-reaching implications for energy security, costs and investment. “The approval and implementation of the Sawem market code by [energy regulator] Nersa prior to the launch of Sawem is…
Rejoice Chitengu, a data science student at Wits University, won the Wired4Women Top Tech Student Award in 2025. Are you a female ICT student who excels academically, shows leadership and actively applies technology beyond the classroom? Or do you know someone who deserves recognition?Nominations are now open for the Top Female Tech Student Award at the Wired4Women Awards 2026.This award honours an exceptional female ICT student at tertiary level, and the winner will receive a R30 000 cash prize, courtesy of Openserve.About the Wired4women AwardsThe third annual Wired4Women Awards are hosted by ITWeb Brainstorm, in partnership with the Wired4Women Tech…
Binance South Africa’s Hannes Wessels Regulatory advances in 2025 have laid the foundation for the growth of cryptocurrencies, with their use in domestic payments and cross-border remittances expected to surge this year. “Last year marked a turning point for crypto in [South Africa and the rest of] Africa, shifting from retail‑led speculation and towards institutional adoption, broader mainstream awareness and practical use cases,” said Hannes Wessels, South Africa GM at Binance. “Globally, institutions increasingly hold long-term positions in bitcoin and other digital assets, while in South Africa adoption has grown steadily through education and real-world applications,” he said. Transaction fees…
KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, today announced it has earned several prestigious workplace awards in Q4 2025. These include Great Place to Work Certifications across 11 countries, recognition on Computerworld’s 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list, and honors from Top Workplaces and America’s Most Loved Workplaces. The awards recognize KnowBe4’s ongoing commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that empowers employees to thrive both professionally and personally. “This recognition belongs to every single member of our KnowBe4 team,” said Ani Banerjee, chief human resources officer at KnowBe4. “These awards validate…
IBM’s Q quantum computer South Africa is not paying enough attention to the threat future quantum computers could pose to cybersecurity and national key points such as water infrastructure and power stations. This is according to Noelle van der Waag-Cowling, cyber programme lead at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership (Sigla) at Stellenbosch University, who said with warfare increasingly becoming digital, a clear national quantum defence strategy is needed to ensure South Africa’s national key points are protected as the technology develops. “The US in 2022 passed its first national instruction that government departments had to start deploying post-quantum…
Today, Colgate-Palmolive announced a new multi-year collaboration with the WHO Foundation to support the World Health Organization’s work on oral health. The four-year funding commitment will help expand oral health education, support integration of oral health into national health systems, and raise awareness of oral health as a public health priority. This initiative builds on Colgate’s commitment to providing communities with oral health education and resources. The Company recently announced that the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program has reached approximately two billion children and their families around the world since 1991 with oral health education. This press release features…