In response to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and to promote deeper cooperation between Chinese enterprises and the African market, S.H. Meters recently joined a delegation organized by the Shijiazhuang Foreign Affairs Office and the Bureau of Commerce on a visit to Tanzania. The delegation conducted business discussions on smart water management in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, achieving significant results.
1. Remarkable Achievements
- S.H. Meters Earns High Recognition from the Zanzibar Government
At the " China (Shijiazhuang) – Zanzibar Cooperation Project Promotion Conference" S.H. Meters introduced its technical expertise and successful cases in smart water management to local governors, mayors, and water authorities. The presentation focused on water metering solutions provided to various Tanzanian cities and rural water utilities.
The Zanzibar government highly praised S.H. Meters' technological capabilities and arranged a dedicated meeting with the Director-General of the Zanzibar Water Authority. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on urban and rural water metering challenges, laying a solid foundation for future collaboration.
- Dar es Salaam: Partnering with CREC to Expand in East Africa
In Dar es Salaam, S.H. Meters visited the East Africa branch of China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CREC). Addressing CREC's needs for a water metering SCADA system in Rwanda, both sides conducted an in-depth technical exchange and developed a customized solution. This meeting strengthened cooperation with CREC and provided S.H. Meters with a strategic opportunity to expand into the East African market.
2. S.H.Meters Supports the Upgrade of Smart Water Management in Africa
S.H. Meters specializes in providing one-stop water metering solutions for developing countries, with key advantages including:
- Customized Services: Developing tailored products to address Africa's weak infrastructure, such as low-power water meters and anti-theft metering devices.
- Smart Systems: A SCADA-based smart water system leveraging IoT and big data, enabling real-time network monitoring and leakage analysis to help African cities reduce water losses.
- Professional Technical Support: A dedicated technical team providing international clients with rapid response and long-term maintenance services.
3. Future Outlook: Deepening Engagement in Africa under the BRI
S.H. Meters will take this visit as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with Tanzania and other African countries:
- Accelerate the implementation of water metering projects in cooperation and create benchmark cases.
- Expanding market presence by leveraging support from foreign affairs and commerce authorities to reach BRI partner countries in Africa.
- By exporting technology, help improve water supply efficiency and enhance living conditions for residents in Africa.
China-Africa Cooperation, Connected by Water
In the future, S.H. Meters will continue to innovate and propose more advanced solutions. We look forward to partnering with more collaborators to write a chapter of mutual success on the blueprint of the "Belt and Road" initiative!