Q-KON has partnered with Gijima, a prominent ICT solutions provider, to address the urgent need for accessible healthcare in underserved regions.

Gijima is a leading South African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company that has established itself as a prominent player in the industry. Founded with a vision to provide innovative and reliable technology solutions, Gijima has grown to become a trusted partner for businesses across various sectors.

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are revolutionizing the way institutions think about connectivity. Unlike traditional geostationary satellites, which orbit at around 36,000 km above Earth, LEO satellites operate at altitudes of about 1,000 km above the earth. This proximity enables them to deliver low-latency, high-speed internet.

NWK, South Africa’s oldest agricultural company and known for its extensive retail network mainly in the North West in South Africa, has teamed up with BCX and Q-KON to revolutionise its communication capabilities. With the group’s main objective to trade in agricultural and related products, aids and services at a retail level, and often in rural and “off-grid” locations, they needed an uninterrupted internet solution.