Water · Gas · Electricity
Smart prepaid meters.
No more bill shock.
Africa Utilities lets households and property managers pay for water, gas and electricity in advance, monitor usage in real time and top up remotely — cutting arrears and giving full visibility over consumption.
- 20+
- years in African utilities
- 3
- utilities, one platform
- 5+ yr
- battery life
Built into every meter
What every Africa Utilities prepaid meter gives you
Pay-as-you-go
Top up in advance by token, app, or vending point — no surprise bills.
Remote monitoring
Wireless communication (LoRa / STS / GPRS) reports usage without a site visit.
Tamper & leak alerts
Built-in sensors flag tampering, magnetic interference, or abnormal flow.
Long battery life
4–5+ years on a single battery, so meters run maintenance-free for years.
The metering range
One trusted range for water, gas and electricity
STRW240
Prepaid Water Meter
Split-type metering with an indoor display.
- DN15 / DN20 / DN25
- IP68 sealed
- 400 m wireless
STG16
Prepaid Gas Meter
Self-contained, keypad top-up on the unit.
- STS token keypad
- IP65 die-cast
- 5+ yr battery
STE18
Single-Phase Prepaid Electricity Meter
Billing-grade accuracy for homes and small units.
- Class 1.0 accuracy
- 5–80 A
- -25°C to 70°C
How prepaid works
Pay first, use with confidence, manage from anywhere
- Step 01
Buy credit
The customer purchases credit in advance — by token, app or at a vending point.
- Step 02
Enter the STS token
A secure numeric code is keyed into the meter or Customer Interface Unit.
- Step 03
Use with confidence
The live balance is always visible, with low-balance warnings before credit runs out.
- Step 04
Manage remotely
Property managers see consumption and alerts without a site visit or meter reading.
20+
years of installation
& after-sales support
About Africa Utilities
Backed by over 20 years in African utilities infrastructure
Africa Utilities is part of the Pipeco Africa Group, established more than 20 years ago and active across multiple African markets.
That same installation and after-sales network now backs our prepaid metering range in Zimbabwe — so clients get proven products with local support, not an unfamiliar import.
- Certified to international standards — OIML, IEC 62052/62053 and STS (IEC 62055)
- 12-month warranty from installation, covering parts and unit replacement
- Local installation and after-sales team based in Msasa, Harare
Who we serve
For your home, block or estate
Homes
Take control of household water, gas and electricity spend — no bill shock at month end.
Blocks & flats
Give every unit its own prepaid meter. Tenants pay for exactly what they use; arrears disappear.
Estates & developments
Specify a complete metering mix for new builds and clusters, with installation and after-sales support.
Coverage: Harare and nationwide across Zimbabwe, with installation support available in select regional markets. Talk to us about your property and we'll recommend the right meter mix.
Ready to go prepaid?
Get a tailored quote for your home, block or estate.