BY PHUMELELE MKHONTA
MBABANE- A simple post by the richest man on earth has made Eswatini Healthcare Facilities a potential candidate for a humanitarian act.
Elon Musk, who is currently the richest man on earth with a net worth crossing E3.6 trillion, has put Eswatini healthcare facilities to have Starlink internet- which is fast and efficient internet provided for by his company.
Musk did this by Retweeting a testimonial on the efficiency of Starlink, asking if there were other people who wished to donate Starlink to remote areas.
The United States-based businessman, Ram Prasad, a Co-Founder and CEO at Fan Mile Consulting replied to Musk’s posts, saying there were many hospitals and clinics in Eswatini that needed good internet (Starlinks).
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, Musk’s company, providing satellite Internet access coverage to 40 countries. It also aims for global mobile phone service after 2023. SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019.
“We would be glad to source funding if Starlink were made available there,” said Prasad.
However, there were no replies or comments on Prasad’s humane post.
According to Prasad on his website, he is an entrepreneur who made a successful exit.
“I am passionate about understanding complex behavioural challenges. I co-founded Final Mile, a first of its kind consulting company that integrates Behavioural Science and Design. I also sold marketed Soaps and Shampoos earlier in life.
“I love watching Soccer and F1. I enjoy travel and my work has taken me to many countries. I like cooking and am pretty good at it,” said Prasad.
Entrepreneur Elon Musk, The Tesla and SpaceX chief, has become the world’s richest person, with his net worth crossing US$200 billion (E3.6 trillion) following a surging Tesla stock, as of September 27, 2021. Musk becomes the third person in the world to have ever crossed the US$200 billion dollar mark.
