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ECONET Wireless has scooped the 2013 Best Telecommunications Service and Solutions Award from the Capital Finance International (CFI. co).In a statement, the telecommunications firm said it closed 2013 on a high note by scooping a premier international gong during the CFI.co Awards.
The CFI.co Award programmes identifies individuals and organisations that truly add value and contribute to global progress. The idea behind the awards is to demonstrate through these programmes the many ways in which the economies of the world were converging.
The mobile telecommunications company received recognition for bringing efficient and affordable communications that are transforming lives and creating exiting opportunities for the people of Africa.
On its website, CFI.co said: “We (CFI.co) are recognising a corporate culture of innovation that helps people find a more satisfying lifestyle. The panel applauds the work of Econet Wireless in the strong belief that this company is truly making a real contribution to the quality of life in many parts of Africa.”
The telecommunications company said it has successfully positioned itself as a global player that inspires change wherever it operates around the world.
It has set itself apart by ensuring that its business impacts positively on those it serves. Econet said it has introduced projects that enhance its relevance to communities.
“These projects include the Energise the Chain, The Fisherman project, and the Green Kiosk concept, programmes that target the improvement of health delivery, trade and empowerment in communities.”
Energise the Chain uses power generated at cell phone tower sites to run vaccine refrigerators in remote areas while the Fishermen campaign was designed to transform fishing communities from centres of small informal fish trade into small to medium businesses through the use of a cocktail of Econet products and services, among them the solar lantern, mobile internet access and EcoCash.
The Green Kiosk Initiative is an environmentally friendly and resource efficient approach to business that champions employment creation, social upliftment and empowerment of ordinary people.
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