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A Cheap Gamble with a High Price: The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade

Choosing safety over savings pays off in the long run

Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% (http://apo-opa.co/3YTloKH) of markets on the continent, posing a potentially lethal risk to…

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10 Ways to Slash Rising Electricity Costs

With the adoption of rooftop solar steadily increasing across the African continent, smart home technology enables the effortless integration of these alternative power sources

Across Africa, the cost of electricity is on the rise. Compounded by inflation and other economic pressures, this puts additional strain on consumers. “With households already feeling the pinch, proactive measures to manage energy usage are essential to not only save money, but electricity too," says Dr Andrew Dickson, Engineering…

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Smart Home Forecast: What’s in store for 2024?

In 2024, homes will become even more high-tech in terms of the efficiency, functionality, and personalised living experiences they provide

Nowadays, the phrase ‘home is where the tech is’ defines modern living, as South Africans increasingly (https://apo-opa.co/3TSowVR) adopt smart home innovations. These advancements are continuing to adapt and evolve in their capabilities which not only improve convenience and security but can also decrease energy consumption, contributing to cost savings. This is…

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Green Tech Advancements Key to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa's Renewable Energy Sector

As the world's attention increasingly focuses on optimising energy consumption and minimising CO₂ emissions, the sustainability of the components used in renewable energy projects becomes paramount

Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double (https://apo-opa.co/3tbpYZ0) by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources. More than 60% of this growth will be derived from South Africa, largely due to its Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP). However, as the world's…

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Counterfeit Electrical Products Pose Grave Threat to Lives and Homes

Education is crucial to keep consumers safe

Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives every year and it has been reported that almost one-tenth of all fires stem from electrical sources. “However, many people are unaware that counterfeit electrical products play a major role in fuelling these incidents. To safeguard households, it is crucial to raise awareness…

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Four Hot Tech Tools to Cost-Efficiently Warm Your Home this Winter

Usable all year round, these appliances heat rooms in winter, keep them cool in summer and continually clean the air

It is a well-known fact that our electricity bills increase during winter as we use more energy trying to stay warm. Plus, we spend more time in our heated homes avoiding the icy elements outside. Adding to this, higher electricity generation costs are currently being driven by surging energy commodity…

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Making the Heart of the South African Home Smart

With the locally developed and manufactured Astute Smart Range from CBI-electric: low voltage, everyone can have a smarter kitchen

By 2026, three million South African households will adopt smart home technologies, up from 1.6 million in 2022[i]. This is being driven by time-pressed consumers increasingly turning to technology for greater convenience and efficiency. With a poll amongst VISI readers revealing that the majority would opt to give their kitchens…

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From Novelty to Normality: How smart will tomorrow’s homes be? (By Dr Andrew Dickson)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly entrenched in our daily lives and, as a result, becoming more intelligent

By Dr Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage (https://CBI-lowvoltage.co.za) Smart homes are no longer a thing of the future, but a reality of the present, and soon they will be even smarter. Global spending on IoT (Internet of Things) products is forecast to reach $1.1 trillion in 2023…

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Top 5 home automation trends in 2022

Time-pressed consumers are already turning to technology for greater convenience and efficiency both in their personal lives as well as in their home environment

The internet of things (IoT) is on the rise with projections suggesting that approximately 50 billion IoT devices will be in use around the world by 2050. This is because today, time-pressed consumers are already turning to technology for greater convenience and efficiency both in their personal lives as well…

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Five Ways Tech is Revolutionising Home Automation

IoT products are putting the power back in Africa's hands

Home automation is on the rise across the globe and Africa is swiftly following suit. It’s easy to see why, as tomorrow’s tech savvy consumers can easily control energy efficiency, ensure safety, and reduce their carbon footprint, conveniently from the palm of their hands thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT).…