Lesira-Teq (Pty) Ltd, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specialising in smart utility solutions, has received a significant endorsement from Actility, the global pioneer in Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAN) connectivity. The validation recognises Lesira-Teq’s success in implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), most notably their critical modernisation work with Johannesburg Water.

In a letter dated August 11, 2025, Olivier Hersent, CEO of Paris-based Actility, affirmed the strength of their multi-year collaboration and Lesira-Teq's proficiency in executing complex projects.

“Lesira-Teq has successfully deployed large-scale water meter projects using Actility's ThingPark platform, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and technical excellence,” stated Hersent. “We consider Lesira-Teq a legitimate and trusted provider of quality products and services.”

Modernising South Africa's Largest Water Utility

The recognition from Actility is strongly supported by Lesira-Teq’s recent achievements with Johannesburg Water, the largest water utility in South Africa. Lesira-Teq played a pivotal role in the utility's digital transformation, guiding the transition from traditional infrastructure to advanced, LoRaWAN-connected systems.

This complex project involved the successful upgrade of water meters. By utilising the robust capabilities of the Actility ThingPark platform, Lesira-Teq provided Johannesburg Water with the technology necessary to enhance operational efficiency, improve data accuracy, and proactively manage critical water resources in a major urban environment.

A Partnership for Sustainable Solutions

The success of the Johannesburg Water deployment underscores the synergy between Actility’s industry-leading connectivity solutions and Lesira-Teq’s deep expertise in smart metering hardware and implementation.

"Our collaboration with Actility provides the foundational technology necessary for deploying resilient and scalable smart water networks," said Edwin Sibiya, CEO of Lesira-Teq. "Successfully executing a project of this magnitude for Johannesburg Water requires absolute trust in our partners and our technology. We are honoured by this validation from Olivier Hersent, which confirms our commitment to delivering world-class solutions that address critical water management challenges."

This partnership sets a benchmark for the adoption of smart, efficient, and sustainable utility management solutions across the region.

About Lesira-Teq Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, Lesira-Teq is a leading South African OEM and a global frontrunner in the design, manufacturing, and supply of smart water meters. With a strong record of innovation, Lesira-Teq continues to pave the way in water utility management and IoT solutions, specialising in precision-engineered components and advanced metering infrastructure.

About Actility Actility is a world leader in Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAN) industrial-grade connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things. Actility provides its ThingPark™ platform and network technology to deploy, operate, and maintain public and private wireless IoT networks worldwide.

About Johannesburg Water Johannesburg Water (SOC) Ltd is a municipal entity owned by the City of Johannesburg. Its core purpose is to provide water and sanitation services to the residents of Johannesburg, serving a population of over 5 million people.