Load shedding is back and if you are not running on an off-grid power supply or have short-term access to stored power, then you are at the mercy of the blackouts. Initially, you can work productively for some time after load shedding has started if your laptop is charged and
Looking at past articles about becoming a prepper or a backdoor survivalist seemed a little extreme a few years ago. We have had many years of abundance, but with load-shedding, water-shedding and COVID-1,9 the world we know has changed. This is especially true if you are living in a drought-stricken
The COVID-19 crisis updates have hogged the news and our full attention. Meanwhile, our water situation is steadily becoming increasingly dire. It has been projected that Nelson Mandela Bay will be without water in about six months. The main dams have dropped to new lows with some reports speculating that
A power inverter, or inverter, is an electronic device that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The Axpert inverter is a multi-functional inverter and charger, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support. While being a portable size and offering an all-in-one solution for
March 22 marks the 27th annual World Water Day. The topic of discussion is as always water and climate change and how the two are linked. World leaders look at how water can be made available to the millions who have limited access and how to keep this most precious
It may seem strange that during a drought it is even more important than ever to install a rainwater harvesting system. Some would ask that if there is no rain then how does the tank fill up? Look at the Eastern Cape, in the middle of a severe drought, January
As a service provider, we are stuck with Eskom and their multiple woes forcing us to endure the power cuts into the foreseeable future. The Government is hoping to create a new power generation entity distinct from Eskom. The new system is planned to be similar to the Netherlands model
The water scarcity problem is a phenomenon that is linked to both natural resources and human origin. Without enough water to meet our demands we enter a water crisis situation. The crisis is more severe in certain areas, whilst hardly felt in other more water-rich regions. There is not yet
It’s in the news on a daily basis, region to region, town to town, where there is some sort of water crisis. From burst pipelines allowing the water supply to become contaminated, to residents stranded high and dry for hours on end without water. The solutions are falling behind the
While parts of the country have been blessed with some rain, there remain regions that are beyond parched. Take Makanda for example, the town has been in the news repeatedly this year for their severe water crisis. The Gift of the Givers swooped in to help the thirsty residents early
