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The Crucial Role of Professional Meter Reading Agencies

Professional meter reading agencies, like Oxer’s, occupy a unique position in the property management landscape. We act as a vital link between tenants and property owners or managing.. ...

Prepaid Electricity Token Rejections | TID Rollover and Key Change Tokens

Lately, South African prepaid electricity users have found frustration in that their prepaid tokens are being rejected or that they are unable to load tokens as easily as in the past. ...

Drowning in Doubt: eThekwini’s Water Billing Woes

In the coastal city of Durban, South Africa, residents are encountering a wave of challenges when it comes to receiving accurate water bills from the eThekwini Municipality.. ...

Ensure Energy Efficiency and Peace of Mind While Away

Howzit, holiday-goers! As the holiday season approaches, many of us are eagerly planning trips to unwind and create lasting memories with loved ones. ...

Smart Homes: Your Ticket to Savings and Efficiency

Smart Homes, the abode of the future, have arrived with a bang, offering a treasure trove of opportunities to cut costs and boost energy efficiency... ...

Unravelling High Electricity Bills Amid Load Shedding

Are you feeling the pinch of your electricity bill, even in the midst of "The Shedding" (our affectionate term for load shedding)? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? One would expect that with less ...

The Benefits of Meter Reading and Utility Management Agencies

In a world where sustainability and cost-efficiency are paramount, managing utilities effectively has become a top priority for both individuals and organizations. ...

Token Identifier (TID) Rollover: A Crucial Update Impacting Prepaid Meter Users

As technology advances, so do the systems that facilitate our daily lives. One such innovation that has revolutionized the way we manage utility consumption is the introduction.. ...

Free Electricity from Eskom? How to Claim Free Basic Electricity

Free Basic Electricity (FBE) is electricity that is allocated to support low-income households and is the amount of electricity considered enough to run the basics such as .. ...

A Comprehensive Guide: Understanding Your Municipal Account

Understanding how to read a municipal account is crucial for homeowners and businesses alike. Monthly, you may receive a municipal account from your supply authority.. ...

Breaking Down Electricity Tariff Increases: What You Need to Know

Many South Africans receive their monthly electricity bills and are left scratching their heads wondering how their bill has arrived at the amount that is owing or even, why there seems to be no ...

Oxer’s Utility Management is implementing a four-day workweek

The four-day workweek concept is something we have all heard a lot about in the post-Covid lockdown year. This has so far been only talk in the Oxer’s Meter Reading and Utility Management company and ...

Protect your appliances against power surges during load shedding

The effects of load shedding on your household stretches further than just interrupting your power supply. Unfortunately, the electrical network was never designed to have parts of it regularly ...

Quick tips to help you get comfortable during load shedding

In recent days, Eskom made a series of announcements regarding the ongoing load shedding and the future does not look bright at all, but here are some tips to get you through the dark(er) days. Eskom ...

Is switching your geyser on and off really contributing to saving energy?

Ever wondered if switching your geyser on and off at certain times will save you a few kWh? We did the homework so you don’t have to, but the answer is not a simple yes or no.  Even before ...

Switching to prepaid electricity? Prepaid vs Post Paid Electricity

Considering switching to prepaid electricity? You could end up paying more. Over the last couple of years, South African electricity users have been migrating away from conventional (or postpaid) ...

How estimated billing affects your utility bill

Some residents might feel they are overbilled when receiving their December utility bill. Be aware that your municipality might use estimated billing over this period. Estimated billing is not an ...