{"id":34308,"date":"2024-05-27T07:33:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T07:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paratus.website\/mozambique3\/paratus-mozambique-connects-and-empowers-santa-maria-community\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:35:49","slug":"paratus-mozambique-connects-and-empowers-santa-maria-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/paratus-mozambique-connects-and-empowers-santa-maria-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Paratus Mozambique Connects and empowers Santa Maria Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Helping the school and community with Starlink and high-speed internet connectivity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paratus Mozambique, a leading telecommunications solutions provider, sponsored the recently held annual and highly successful Santa Maria Fishing Challenge.\u00a0 For the challenge, Paratus provided the connectivity for the fishermen as well as the telecommunications lifeline for the\u00a0entire Santa Maria community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Santa-Maria-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Santa-Maria-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Santa-Maria-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Santa-Maria-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Santa-Maria-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/paratus.africa\/mozambique\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Santa-Maria.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paratus has worked with the local authorities and installed a Starlink kit at the administrative post of Machangulo.&nbsp; This will empower the community with a robust connection for the local school, for healthcare services and for local businesses. A total of 1466 children students and 30 educators will now have access to online resources, previously unavailable, and this will facilitate remote learning and academic advancement.&nbsp; The 3500 residents will now also benefit froma high speed and quality internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santa Maria is on the eastern coast of the Machangulo Peninsula, close to Inhaca Island, and has some of the world\u2019s best big game fishing. Around 70 competitors made the Santa Maria Fishing Challenge a real spectacle. &nbsp; One boat\u2019s catch was 200 kilograms of fish on just one day.&nbsp; World records for Marlin, Tuna, Barracuda, Dorado, and Kingfish were also achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Santa Maria Challenge (5 \u2013 10 May 2024) attracted anglers from across southern Africa who tested their skills in the pristine waters around Inhaka Island. By recognising the critical role of connectivity in ensuring safety and coordination during the competition, Paratus Mozambique provided a Starlink kit to enable seamless communication and access to resources throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cParatus Mozambique is really proud, through this sponsorship, to be able to come to the rescue of the local community and provide connectivity to this remote location,\u201d says Rui Costa, Country Manager of Paratus Mozambique. \u201cOur support of this fishing event means we were able to demonstrate a tangible commitment to the local community and this aligns with our goal to transform Africa through exceptional technological infrastructure and service.&nbsp; We want to create a legacy of empowerment for communities like Santa Maria and help bridge the digital divide.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping the school and community with Starlink and high-speed internet connectivity Paratus Mozambique, a leading telecommunications solutions provider, sponsored the recently held annual and highly successful Santa Maria Fishing Challenge.\u00a0 For the challenge, Paratus provided the connectivity for the fishermen as well as the telecommunications lifeline for the\u00a0entire Santa Maria community. 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