Telecom26 helps TB, HIV, Ebola and Covid-19 testing programmes
04 September 2020
The software enables connected diagnostic data in real time, which helps countries respond more effectively to infectious disease outbreaks
Telecom26 is helping long-term customer, SystemOne, with its initiative to enable real-time test result communication, timely containment and treatment actions for infectious disease programs in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Ghana.
The testing programmes are implemented in conjunction with the Ministry of Health of each country and build on the existing work of SystemOne across Africa addressing numerous diseases including TB, HIV, Ebola and now Ccovid-19.
Find out more TN targets remote connectivity
04 September 2020
VSAT is a customised integrated voice/fax, data and video satellite communication solution available everywhere, even in the most remote areas in Namibia
Telecom Namibia (TN) has upgraded its very small aperture terminal (VSAT) hub to ensure faster and reliable IP-based connectivity for users in remote areas.
Pilot installations of TN’s modern VSAT hub, called Satlink, have had satisfactory results, the company said.
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TNM launches the first KaiOS-enabled phone in Malawi
04 September 2020
Integrated mobile network and ICT services provider TNM has partnered with KaiOS Technologies to launch “the most affordable” 4G KaiOS-enabled smart feature phone in Malawi.
Priced at MK 24,999, the TNM Smart 4G will come with a value of MK28,000 worth of bonuses comprising 500 MBs, 150 SMSs and free Caller Tune every month for six months. This offer, apparently, makes it the most affordable 4G device in the history of mobile internet in Malawi.
The phone will offer customers access to essential and popular apps such as WhatsApp, Google Assistant, Google Maps, YouTube, Facebook, and many other applications unique to KaiOS.
Find out more SA operator Telkom enters financial services space
04 September 2020
South African operator Telkom is launching a new mobile funeral insurance offer in collaboration with the insurer Guardrisk.
This investment is in line with the strategic reorientation adopted by Telkom to diversify its revenues to cope with the rapid fall in the fixed-line segment, which now represents only 20% of its revenues against 56% in 2013.
“In recent years, Telkom has made a strategic shift to digital distribution, which puts it in an ideal position to distribute insurance products using its considerable digital structure and intellectual property,” said Sibusiso Ngwenya, managing director of Telkom Financial Services.
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