Khoi Tech, a start-up backed by Telkom Group, has become a member of the BRICS Business Council’s manufacturing group. The Soweto-based company has created its own smartwatch, Khoi Afriwatch1, which offers real-time data on crucial health indicators like heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, stress levels, and sleep patterns.
The manufacturing group of the BRICS Business Council provides a platform for collaboration and cooperation among businesses in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Joining the group, according to Khoi Tech, will enable them to highlight South Africa’s technological progress. The company also notes that it has started collaborating with component manufacturers and suppliers who are vital members of the BRICS consortium.
Seati Moloi, CEO and founder of Khoi Tech, comments: “Our alignment with the council’s objectives fortifies our resolve to explore opportunities for local manufacturing, thereby stimulating economic empowerment and job creation.
“Our partnership with fellow BRICS members in the components manufacturing sector is a strategic move that positions Khoi Tech for exponential growth. This collaboration enables us to leverage a diverse pool of resources, fostering innovation and ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge technology solutions.”
In September, the start-up revealed plans to equip South Africa’s national cricket team, the Proteas, with its Khoi Afriwatch1 prior to last year’s International World Cup.
