Five Ways Tech is Revolutionising Home Automation

Charl Osborne, Organisational Head: Commercial at CBI-electric: low voltage

Home automation is on the rise across the globe and South 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).

Budget Speech 2023: Light shed on the fight against SA's energy crisis

In the 2023 National Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced several measures aimed at addressing South Africa’s energy crisis, but it is difficult to predict whether these efforts will be enough, considering the complex and multifaceted nature of the situation. However, they represent a step in the right direction.

International Women's Day 8 March 2023

Patience Mbirimi, HR Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage

For International Women's Day and beyond, let us fully #EmbraceEquity and support each other as women. Give equity a huge embrace!

How South Africans can Save Electricity, Money and the Planet

The CBI Astute Range can assist with lowering carbon footprint

The World Economic Forum says that the carbon footprint of homes represents around 20% of all global CO2 emissions, with the residential sector expected to become the most prominent electricity consumer by 2050.

Power Surge Protection or No Claims Say Insurers: How to ensure you’re covered

In 2022, South African short-term insurers reported a 60% increase in claims for destruction to people’s property due to power surges as a consequence of load shedding.

Five Ways to Protect Your Home Against Energy Vampires this Festive Season

CBI Home App available on the App Store and on Google Play

South Africans are getting ready for revenge…revenge travel that is.

SA's Electricity Sector Reforms Need to be Boosted for a Brighter 2023

Dr Andrew Dickson, Executive: Engineering at CBI-electric: low voltage

Not only is load shedding costing South Africa around R 4 billion a day, it is also pushing the country into a technical recession due to quarter-on-quarter economic declines, according to both ABSA and Citibank. To resolve this, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced several reforms in his recently delivered Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

Managing Consumption Key to Solving SA’s Energy Crunch

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