Qonnectis plc, (“Qonnectis” or “the Company”) , the provider of remote monitoring and metering services to business users of energy and water, announces that, via its sub-Saharan African business partner, Consolidated African Technologies Pty Limited (“CAT”), it has been awarded a contract by the Water Utilities Corporation of Botswana (“The Water Utilities Corporation” or “WUC”) to implement its “Qonnectis Network”’ Internet-based water metering services at key sites within WUC’s network, with an initial twelve sites to be connected, and up to 140 sites in total. This represents Qonnectis’ second notable utility order outside Europe, and the first in continental Africa.

The Water Utilities Corporation, which is wholly-owned by the Botswanan Government, provides water supply management services within urban areas of Botswana. WUC operates along commercial lines and has been instrumental in meeting the water requirements of major development projects which, in turn, have contributed immensely to the economic growth of the country.

This contract was awarded following a successful field trial in Botswana, which captured critical water management data, thereby convincing the Water Utilities Corporation that it should opt for Qonnectis’ technology. Water is a finite and scarce resource in Botswana, due to the country’s semi-arid climate. Hence, it is crucial that water reserves are managed efficiently to ensure that WUC is able to meet both current and future demand.

Michael Tapia, CEO of Qonnectis plc, commented:
“We are very pleased that Water Utilities Corporation of Botswana has chosen Consolidated African Technologies to provide Qonnectis’ remote monitoring of their major water meters. This contract win is very encouraging as it demonstrates the wider international appeal of Qonnectis’ patented technology, which is applicable equally to harsher climatic conditions than those historically prevalent in Europe.”

David Nagle, Managing Director of Consolidated Technologies Pty Limited, added:
“We have been working with the Water Utilities Corporation since August 1996 to provide them with world class technologies for resource management. Botswana is facing growing urban water demand, so Qonnectis’ ability to provide real-time monitoring of water flow and consumption will be a key element in WUC’s integrated approach to water management, facilitating revenue generation as well as network optimisation.”

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About Qonnectis plc
Listed on the London AIM market, Qonnectis provides remote data collection technology and analytical services to the energy, water and environmental industries worldwide. Its technology provides communications with and data collection from any remote devices, such as energy meters or temperature sensors, via the Internet. Qonnectis’ services, operated from its UK data centre, enable utilities and end users to monitor their networks in real time, 24-hours a day. For further information, visit www.qonnectis.com.

About Consolidated African Technologies Pty Limited (“CAT”)
Qonnectis appointed CAT to promote its water and energy meter information solutions in 2004. Consolidated African Technologies is South Africa’s leading provider of automated meter reading solutions. The company has supplied more than 400 systems throughout Africa including ESKOM, Africa’s largest power generator and distributor.