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Zawya
04-08-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Smart Metering to Take Centre Stage in Upcoming Water Security Webinar for African Utilities
With growing concerns over water loss, sustainability, and infrastructure resilience, utilities across Africa are turning to smart metering as a strategic solution. On Thursday, 7 August 2025, industry leaders will come together for a live webinar exploring how smart metering is reshaping water security across the continent. Hosted by ESI Africa in partnership with Conlog, the one-hour webinar will spotlight successful deployments, practical lessons, and the future of digital transformation in the water sector. Featured Topic: How Smart Metering Reshapes Water Security Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025 Time: 14:00 SAST Duration: 1 hour Registration: Featured Speakers: Theuns Tait, Product Manager, Conlog Brings decades of experience in ICT and smart infrastructure to discuss the strategic shifts influencing utilities across Africa. Desigan Govender, Product Portfolio Manager, Conlog Shares deep expertise in water demand management and smart metering technologies, with a focus on operational impact and innovation. Lone Mokgosi, Managing Director, AllGreen (Botswana) Offers practical, on-the-ground insights from water utilities working at the intersection of sustainability, science, and telecoms. The event promises to provide actionable insights for utility leaders, policymakers, and sustainability stakeholders looking to improve water resource management and build long-term resilience. 'Smart metering is no longer optional,' said Theuns Tait. 'It's a vital part of how utilities can build trust, improve service delivery, and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.' For more information or to register, visit: Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group. About the Organisers: ESI Africa is a leading source of news, analysis, and information on Africa's power and utility sectors. Conlog is a global leader in metering and utility solutions, supporting digital transformation for water and energy providers across the developing world.
IOL News
31-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Conlog at 60: Powering Progress Through Continuous Innovation
July 2025 marks a monumental milestone in the story of Conlog: six decades of innovation, transformation, and leadership in the smart utility metering industry. From its origins in Durban in 1965 to becoming a global powerhouse with a presence across Africa and beyond, Conlog has consistently shaped and redefined how utilities are managed, monitored, and maintained. What began as a small electronics design company serving the industrial sector has evolved into a pioneer in smart metering technologies. Conlog was the first in the world to develop a prepaid electricity meter, a breakthrough that has since enabled millions of people to access energy in a more manageable and transparent way. And that's only one of many firsts. Over the years, Conlog has pioneered prepayment solar home systems, patented groundbreaking technologies, and supported national energy rollouts that continue to empower communities across the continent. 'Our journey has always been driven by purpose — to create meaningful impact through innovation,' says Logan Moodley, Conlog's CEO. 'As we celebrate 60 years, we honour our legacy not just by reflecting on the past, but by continuing to shape the future.' Conlog's growth over six decades has been anything but linear. It has been marked by strategic shifts, key partnerships, and bold expansion, including the launch of its Nigerian manufacturing facility in 2020, and the introduction of its B2C business, Conlog Direct, in 2022. Today, the company offers a broad range of solutions that go far beyond electricity metering, encompassing smart water meters, revenue management systems, support services, training, and platform development. Yet, even as its footprint has grown globally, Conlog's commitment to its people and purpose has remained constant. 'People are at the heart of everything we do; our customers, our partners and our employees,' Mr Moodley adds. 'It's our people who've made the last 60 years possible, and it's our people who will lead us through the next 60.' Conlog's success lies not only in its products but in its mindset. Innovation is embedded into the fabric of the organisation, from a constantly expanding open hub that incubates ideas from across the business, to a steadfast commitment to staying ahead of industry trends. This approach has enabled the brand to not just respond to market needs but to lead them by launching the iDM APEX smart electricity meter and the iDM HYDRA smart water meter in 2023 as part of its next-generation product portfolio. Equally important is Conlog's dedication to sustainability. With a strategy aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Conlog champions people, planet, and prosperity in every facet of its operations. Inclusive goal-setting, a strong internal culture of accountability, and a focus on reducing environmental impact are central to how the business thinks and acts. With over 60 years of achievements, including: The world's first prepaid electricity meter (1989) Patents that shaped global industry standards Millions of meters shipped worldwide Longstanding partnerships with major utilities such as ESKOM …Conlog's legacy is deeply woven into the evolution of energy access and smart metering in South Africa and beyond.
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- 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
30-06-2025
- 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
