MTN Business, a leading telecommunications group, has secured a three-year contract from National Treasury to digitize 257 municipalities across South Africa.
landmark project, known as the RT29 transversal contract, will involve the supply, delivery, installation, management, and maintenance of comprehensive smart metering solutions for both electricity and water.
Driving Digital Transformation and Unlocking Benefits
Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN South Africa, emphasizes the importance of digital technologies in modern life and the company’s commitment to bringing these technologies to government, customers, and businesses.
The smart metering solution will not only benefit municipalities but also enhance the lives of households and businesses through a modern, connected approach.
This initiative aligns with global trends, as countries worldwide are replacing outdated infrastructure with digital smart technology to improve efficiency and conserve resources.
Smart Meters: A Multifaceted Solution
In South Africa, MTN Business smart meters offer a wide range of advantages for various stakeholders. They enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security within the supply chain.
For municipal customers, smart meters provide improved data access, empowering them to manage their electricity consumption more effectively.
This leads to more accurate billing, faster outage restoration, and enhanced power quality data.
Meeting High Technical Requirements and Ensuring Financial Sustainability
Tumi Sekhukhune-Chamayou, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at MTN South Africa, highlights the high technical standards of the project, including query resolutions and training for municipal staff.
She expresses confidence in MTN Business’s ability to deliver a high level of expertise and ensure that households and businesses across South Africa benefit from these digital solutions.
The integration of smart electricity and water technology is expected to bolster financial sustainability for municipalities by eliminating bypasses and ghost vending, thus promoting transparent and financially viable utility management.
A Step Towards a Technologically Advanced Future
This contract showcases MTN Business’s significant role in the public sector. Building upon its successful RT15 contract to digitize government entities, this new partnership further enables MTN Business to assist municipalities in effectively managing electricity and water consumption through smart technology.
Molapisi concludes by emphasizing the importance of this partnership in advancing South Africa’s technological and economic development in the electricity and water sectors. He highlights the urgency of addressing the looming water crisis, ensuring the sustainability of these essential resources for future generations.
MTN Business’s ambitious project to digitize 257 municipalities represents a major step forward in South Africa’s journey towards a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced future.