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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Endumeni gets smart with rollout of R4.6m prepaid meter system
Endumeni Municipality is rolling out a new smart prepaid electricity metering system across all seven wards, with installations set to begin soon. The project aims to curb electricity theft while giving consumers better control over their energy usage. Endumeni's Eskom debt continues to climb A stakeholder meeting was held at the Moth Hall on June 17, where ward councillors and municipal officials were joined by representatives from Conlog – the Durban-based company awarded the R4.6 million tender to supply and install the new meters. The project is being monitored by the National Treasury and was gazetted officially, with regular audits to be conducted by both the Treasury and Conlog. The new meters will be linked to a mobile app, allowing residents and business owners to monitor electricity usage and make purchases directly via their smartphones. The installation will take place in phases, with each ward receiving advance notice through WhatsApp and community networks. Ward councillors will receive training to help residents understand how to use the system. Conlog has committed to sharing information via social media and distributing multilingual pamphlets to ensure that all consumers are fully informed. Temporary jobs will be open per ward to assist contractors with the rollout. Applicants need to be qualified at least N3 to N6 in electrical engineering. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
5 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Empowering Smarter Living: CoDi Revolutionises Prepaid Utilities
In an increasingly digital world, convenience and control have become essential expectations for consumers and Conlog is delivering just that with CoDi, a game-changing platform designed to simplify how users manage their prepaid utilities. CoDi isn't just a new way to buy electricity and water tokens. It's a powerful innovation that lies at the very heart of Conlog's vision: to empower consumers through accessible, intelligent technology that makes everyday living simpler, smarter, and more connected. For millions of prepaid users, the simple task of purchasing electricity or airtime can be riddled with obstacles. Long queues at physical vendors. Hidden service charges from third-party apps. Limited access to bank accounts or data-heavy mobile apps. CoDi changes that. Whether through WhatsApp, the mobile app, or the online web portal, CoDi lets users buy electricity, water, airtime, data bundles, and vouchers without additional transaction fees*. And with WhatsApp integration, it works seamlessly on even the most basic smartphones, without wasting storage space or data. It's instant. It's effortless. And it's made for everyone. Beyond purchases, CoDi empowers users with insight and visibility. With access to purchase history, token history, and current meter balances, users can finally take control of their energy usage. There's no need to be at home to enter a token, users can buy and load their tokens directly through the CoDi App, anytime and from anywhere. No more guesswork, and no more surprises. Just data that helps people make informed, budget-conscious decisions. Also, If we can include the CoDi Whatsapp number somewhere as well.
Daily Maverick
16-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
Sudden Eskom competence means renewable energy vendors must find new villains to vanquish
With the grid holding steady and major load shedding disruptions conspicuously absent, the air at Enlit Africa 2025 felt a bit thin and less urgent. When Eskom gets its act together, what happens to a renewables market that's become addicted to panic? You pivot to new projects or find different avenues to distribute your energy efficient products. For one company, Plentify, Enlit Africa 2025 was a resurrection of sorts. The home energy startup, once on the cusp of a residential solar revolution, found its breakout moment slipping away when the blackouts backed off. CEO Jon Kornik has always been candid about the fickle nature of their market: 'Sustained level four plus load shedding for months on end' is what it takes to really get South African households to adopt their tech. But Enlit brought news of a partnership with Conlog, a stalwart in smart metering with reach across 58 countries. The companies are teaming up to roll out Plentify's intelligent geyser and solar management tools – HotBot and SolarBot – to millions of households. It's a strategic pivot from panic-powered purchases to long-term infrastructure plays. 'Millions of South African homeowners could soon save more, have more control and backup power from the infrastructure already in their homes,' Kornik says. The maths checks out: Project Smart Geyser trials showed R300-plus in average monthly electricity savings per home, and modelling suggests that rolling HotBot out to just 25% of households could shave 20 hours of rolling blackouts off the national calendar each month. Utility scale distribution Conlog CEO Logan Moodley on the other hand positioned the partnership as part of a broader evolution. 'Our strategic vision with this project is fundamentally about evolving towards being more consumer-centric in the adoption of smart metering. We aim to understand and address the impact of energy access on consumers.' The timing couldn't be more critical. With Conlog's role as a key supplier for smart prepaid electricity meters via the RT29 tender withthe National Treasury, the partnership streamlines municipal procurement processes. As Moodley noted: 'Our goal is to minimise consumer frustration, ensuring that even during load management activities, consumers maintain access to essential services without inconvenience.' While residential solar stumbles, industrial demand tells a different story. Actom, with more than 120 years of experience in engineering and construction, has identified a new frontier: data centres. 'Data centres, particularly with the rise of AI and cloud workloads, have become totally energy hungry,' Sy Gourrah, senior general manager of Actom's smart technology division, tells Daily Maverick. The municipal problem Gourrah tells how Actom spotted the opportunity to deliver local solutions to power-hungry hyperscalers that have 10x their server rack demands with the advent of AI – some loads even touching 100kW. 'You need proper substations, batteries, diesel, solar – all of it,' she says. 'The grid has almost become a backup.' It's not just load shedding fatigue driving this hybrid-energy trend. It's a practical necessity for servers constantly chasing uptime. Actom's play? Locally built, ruggedised infrastructure for Africa's climate, modular substations and even project financing if you can't foot the bill upfront. But all this extra load is stretching municipal resources thin as they and the national utility scramble to make sure the network can meet demands. Kornik, however, isn't sympathetic. 'The trend of incentives is worrying,' he told a small breakout crowd at the conference. 'The government seems to be trying to do what they can to disincentivise solar.' He rattled off examples: import duties, tariff changes, the loss of tax breaks. And then he said the quiet part out loud. 'There seems like there might be a philosophical problem of seeing solar as a threat as opposed to an opportunity that is going to reshape South Africa and position us competitively in a market which actually cares about the carbon content of your goods.' Going down in a death spiral His words landed heavy. The idea that our own government sees citizen-led solar as a danger, not a delight, is the kind of take you can't walk back with a press release. Kornik warns of a 'utility death spiral': as more people defect to solar, utilities raise tariffs to serve those who remain, pushing even more to defect. Municipalities, instead of innovating, resist – and lose their best customers. 'There are more progressive municipalities… having really good success in forming partnerships,' he said. 'And others that aren't even ready to talk.' In the shadow of Eskom's temporary competence, the players with long-term bets and deep distribution are the ones who might just rewrite the script. But if the municipalities don't get their act together, they may find themselves cast as the villain in an energy transition that's happening with or without them. DM
IOL News
30-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Smart Metering in Botswana is Reshaping Africa's Water Future
Smart water meters deployed in Mogoditshane, Botswana, enabling real-time monitoring and efficient water management. Image: Supplied In the face of increasing water scarcity and ageing infrastructure, Botswana has taken a bold step forward, marking a significant milestone in sustainable water management. At the heart of this transformation is a powerful partnership between Conlog and Allgreen Holdings, brought to life through the deployment of Conlog's water demand management system. This collaboration is both a business relationship and a shared mission. As Conlog's exclusive distribution partner for water solutions in Botswana, Allgreen Holdings plays a pivotal role in not only delivering the technology, but driving its successful implementation and long-term impact across the region. The partnership began when the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) of Botswana issued a tender for smart prepayment water meters featuring ultrasonic flowmeters. With local expertise and a deep understanding of Botswana's utility needs, Allgreen Holdings approached Conlog for their Smart Water Management solution. The result was a seamless integration of Conlog's with Diehl Metering's Hydrus ultrasonic meter; a combination specifically created to address Botswana's most pressing water challenges. The dedicated teams from Conlog and Allgreen Holdings Image: Supplied The deployment of 11,680 units in Mogoditshane has already proven the efficacy of this solution. These smart meters enable real-time monitoring, consumption control, and improved service delivery. For residents, this translates into accurate billing, reduced water loss, and the power to manage water usage through an easy-to-use prepaid vending platform. For utilities, it brings improved revenue collection, early leak detection, and a significant reduction in non-revenue water. The STS-compliant valve and Diehl's Hydrus ultrasonic meter works in tandem to deliver precise consumption data free from the noise of air or impurities that often distort readings in traditional meters. It's a smart system designed for demanding environments, offering reliable performance where mechanical meters typically fall short. The ultrasonic technology ensures measurements remain accurate regardless of water quality, while the integrated leak detection and tamper alerts drive efficiency and transparency throughout the water supply chain. But while the technology is groundbreaking, it's the local enablement that makes this deployment exceptional. Founded in 2009, Allgreen Holdings is a 100% Botswana-owned company specialising in sustainable, smart metering solutions. Their unique value lies in their deep-rooted commitment to delivering eco-friendly innovations tailored to the needs of both public and private sectors. As the on-the-ground force behind installation, commissioning, and first-line support, Allgreen Holdings is the critical bridge between advanced technology and everyday impact. From managing the Meter Operations Centre and vending system to engaging directly with communities, their role is both technical and transformational. The initial success in Mogoditshane is just the beginning. Further rollouts are planned in surrounding regions including Mmopane, Metsimotlhabe, Gabane, Kumakwane, Mmokolodi, and Tloaneng; areas identified by WUC as priority zones due to rising urbanisation and infrastructure strain. The deployment is more than a utility upgrade. It's a model that emphasises how technology and local partnerships can co-create meaningful change. Residents now have access to reliable, transparent water services. Utilities benefit from operational efficiency, accurate data, and improved revenue assurance; moving Botswana one step closer to a sustainable, water-secure future. The installation of advanced smart water meters is transforming water management in Botswana, providing residents with accurate billing and utilities with improved revenue collection Image: Supplied For Conlog, this initiative is a vital part of a larger mission to expand impactful utility solutions across the SADC region. Guided by its impact strategy – 'enriching lives by connecting people with the resources they need to thrive' – Conlog views the Botswana project as a scalable template for addressing similar challenges across the continent. The success of this partnership is a testament to what's possible when innovative technology meets local insight, and when companies unite around a shared purpose. With Allgreen Holdings and Conlog's at the forefront, Botswana is proving that water sustainability isn't just an ideal, it's an achievable reality.
