21 Oct 2016

The AFEST | AfricaCom News - Episode 3

In this latest episode of AfricaCom TV, we take a look at the AfricaCom's newest feature - The AFEST.

The AFEST is a night celebrating African tech and innovation, an unmissable live music event at one of South Africa's most spectacular beach-side venues.

On the bill is a selection of world-renowned, chart topping musicians - all hailing from the African continent.

Find out more about the AFEST here.

 The all-African line-up includes:
Mi Casa
Freshlyground
Black Coffee

 Date: 15 November 2016
Time: 7:30pm - Midnight
Place: Shimmy Beach Club, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

 Free entrance:
If you are one of the lucky people below, you gain automatic access to the AFEST: 
  • Silver, gold or platinum delegates to AfricaCom
  • AfricaCom VIPs
  • AfricaCom Speakers
  • AfricaCom sponsors and exhibitors with delegate passes

Special offer for delegates and exhibition staff:
Tickets are also available for purchase by visitors with a free pass, as well as all exhibition stand staff - the first 100 people to grab tickets to the AFEST get theirs for £30.

 To register for your pass, click here.
You can purchase your AFEST tickets here.

 The AFEST is part of this year's AfricaCom, the biggest tech and telco event on the continent. AfricaCom is taking place between the 14-18 November at the Cape Town ICC. Find out more about the event here.

 Be part of the African tech and telco conversation, here:

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"Smart cities in Africa are inevitable" - Full interview with Nigel Bruin, Huawei

By Amy Turner - KNect354 Staff Writer 

 Here it is, the full interview with Huawei's Principal Consultant, Nigel Bruin.

 We held an exclusive interview with Nigel following his Industry Keynote Address at this year's East Africa Com in Nairobi, Kenya.

 We spoke about how National Broadband Networks are going to be the major linchpin for connectivity development on the African continent, including access to Cloud and IoT services.

 Nigel discussed some international examples of National Broadband Network roll outs, in the continents of Asia and Australasia and how they have been successful in delivering ultra-fast broadband at affordable prices.

 We went on to discuss whether a fully-realised, African smart city would arise in the near future. Nigel explained that this is almost a certainty as all cities will naturally become smart as they all face very similar challenges with regards to traffic congestion, as well as security and environmental concerns.

If you are interested in how tech and telco is enabling socioeconomic development and and innovation on the African continent, from the major players like Huawei, why not attend AfricaCom 2016?

 Africa's biggest tech and telco event is taking place between the 14th - 18th November at the Cape Town ICC, find out more here.

You can sign up for a free visitor pass to the event here.

You can book your silver, gold and platinum AfricaCom tickets to all sessions here.
Be part of the African tech and telco conversation, here:


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19 Oct 2016

Mission Afrique - SES Industry Days

Business leaders and professionals from all over Africa and the globe are headed to Cape Town for a week-long festival of tech and telco events, as part of this year's AfricaCom.

 World-leading satellite operator and AfricaCom 2016 gold sponsors SES, will be holding their hugely popular, one-of-a-kind Africa Industry Day on Monday 14th November.

 "Get inspired to take your business to new levels"

The SES Industry Days is an exciting opportunity to network with other leaders in the industry, get inspired to take your business to new levels and also build your business. This SES event provides the industry with a neutral platform to discuss and debate the latest in technological and communication development.

 Last year’s event, brought together many business leaders from various spheres, and sparked many interesting and thought provoking conversations in the form of panel discussions and speaker sessions, which were both informative and entertaining.

"Be the first to experience the latest trends and innovations"
This year, SES will showcase all the latest in satellite technology, so you’ll be the first to experience the latest trends and innovations. This year, SES welcomes two thought-leaders in their respective fields as key speakers: Michael Jordaan and Chris Wilson. 

Banking stalwart Michael Jordaan now heads up a private investment company, Montegray Capital, and gives strategic insights to other businesses while also holding the position of director at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 

Craig Wilson is the editor of Stuff Magazine and all-round tech-spert. Both will be giving thought-provoking talks to inspire and enlighten you. 

SES looks forward to welcoming you to this one-of-a-kind event. 

SES Industry Day Africa:
Date: 14 November 2016
Time: 08:30 - 17:00
Venue: The Lookout, V& A Waterfront, Cape Town

Register for the SES Industry Day Africa here.

SES are gold sponsors and exhibitors at this year's AfricaCom - the continent's largest tech and telco event. AfricaCom will be taking place between the 14-18th November at the Cape Town ICC and will be host three key speakers from SES. These satellite and telco thought-leaders will be taking part in the following sessions:
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17 Oct 2016

"There's going to be a digital revolution in the coming years" - Nigel Bruin, Huawei

By Amy Turner - KNect354 Staff Writer 

 Coming soon to the Com Series blog and YouTube channel...

 Here is a sneak preview of our interview with Huawei's Principal Consultant, Nigel Bruin.

 We sat down with Nigel following his Industry Keynote Address at East Africa Com to discuss the socioeconomic benefits of the National Broadband Network in the region, as well as how this will enable Cloud and IoT industries to thrive on the continent.

 We also spoke about the key challenges which are still to be overcome on the continent, as well as Huawei's key priorities in Africa in the coming years.


If you are interested in how tech and telco is enabling socioeconomic development and social empowerment on the African continent, from the major players like Huawei, why not attend AfricaCom 2016?

 Africa's biggest tech and telco event is taking place between the 14th - 18th November at the Cape Town ICC, find out more here.

 You can book your AfricaCom tickets here.
Be part of the African tech and telco conversation, here:

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