Y2K Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd, specialists in providing Year 2000 solutions to industries and utilities, is helping three large electricity utilities in Africa attain Year 2000 readiness. They are Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO), Namibian power utility (Nampower) and the Kenya power and Lighting company (KPLC).
Much work has been done already in Kenya. Most non-compliant components and systems have been identified and a master plan put in place to ensure Y2K readiness. The testing of critical systems and certification for Y2K compliance will be completed early this year.
Embedded technical systems and components at Nampower have been tested and certified by Y2K Solutions Africa and a full turnkey Y2K project will be started at TANESCO soon.
Y2K Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd managing director, Edwin Dwinki Phala, says: " Governments in Africa need to realise the impact of the Year 2000 problem on their economies and react quickly as the Year 2000 will arrive on due date without any possibility of extension. Essential services such as water and electricity need to be prioritised because industries, small businesses and households depend on these services for their day-to-day operation. Y2K Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd therefore make it a priority to target electricity utilities, essential service providers and industries. Over and above that, Y2K Solutions Africa is committed in a big way to the vision of the African Renaissance.
Y2K Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd is a joint venture between black empowerment group Kutlwano Engineering Consulting and Eskom Technology Services International (TSI). In addition Y2K Solutions Africa has a teaming agreement with an American Y2K tools provider TAVA/R.W Beck.
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