
<p><strong>05 September 2022</strong> &#8211; The 2022 Government Technology (GovTech) conference will see representatives and ministers from various countries in Africa converge in South Africa to share their vision, knowledge, experience and expertise on digitisation, digitalisation, and other topics critical for the acceleration of digital transformation and service delivery in Africa. <strong></strong></p>



<p>Under this year’s theme: “<strong>Digitisation and Digitalisation &#8211; Evolving Government Services</strong>,” the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, will host GovTech conference from 13 – 15 September 2022 at the Durban Exhibition Centre.</p>



<p>The conference will be attended by more than 2500 delegates, bringing together Africa’s ICT experts from the public and private sectors, as well as the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises&nbsp;(SMME) sector to focus among other things, on ICT infrastructure development and how technology can enable efficient dispensing of government services.</p>



<p>Structured in various tracks and topics, the conference program will provide options to delegates to participate in various streams and contribute towards reshaping the ICT agenda in Africa.</p>



<p>The panel and roundtable discussions, promise to be exciting as it includes these areas:</p>



<ul><li>An Enabling Policy Environment for Sustainable Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises;</li><li>Future of Education: How Technology is shaping this key sector for economic and social development;</li><li>Digital Inclusion: What will it take to get every citizen and every government service online;</li><li>The Digital Infrastructure: Collaboration for an African backhaul and data centres infrastructure ecosystem: Key Technologies to Enable African Governments&#8217; Digital Transformation;</li><li>Leveraging the Potential of Digitalisation &amp; Disruptive Technologies for improving government services;</li><li>Technologies for improving government services;</li><li>Sustainable Smart Villages and Cities in Africa;</li><li>Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion;</li><li>Youth in Information Communication Technology;</li><li>“Cyber Security and Protection of the Customers and Citizens and</li><li>“How African States Can Improve Their Cybersecurity &#8211; Policy tools for African governments.”</li></ul>



<p></p>



<p>Several private and public sector experts have been invited. Some of the ministers invited include, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga and Zambia’s Minister of Science &amp; Technology, Felix Mutati.</p>



<p>The event is supported by Microsoft SA as a lead sponsor. Huawei, Sentech, MTN, Vodacom and In2ITfollow as key sponsors.</p>



<p>GovTech, which has been held for 14 years, is the brainchild of <em>SITA.</em> Over the years, the conference, has evolved to become a premiere conference, as a superior networking platform, a hub of strategic ideas and a crucible that pioneers innovative thinking and solutions, to address the developmental and growth challenges in the country.</p>



<p>Molatlhegi Kgauwe,&nbsp;the Acting Managing Director for SITA said through innovation and SMME development,digital technologies open up new avenues for economic prosperity, innovation, job creation, and service access and the more SMMEs are exposed to these infrastructures, the wider the net of opportunities is cast.</p>



<p>“Besides people, infrastructure is the bedrock and the backbone of a country. The synergy between infrastructure development and information technology is critical to enable rapid progress, to leverage opportunities, and to provide solutions to the country and nation’s most pressing challenges.”</p>



<p>As the digital world grows bigger, through cybersecurity, thegovernments have to ensure that citizens can conduct business, communicate, and interact in a safe, agile, flexible and secure environment.</p>



<p>“Ultimately the aim is digital Inclusion and collaboration to enable the continent – wide connectivity and solutions, and to provide skills and service delivery to all so that Africa and indeed South Africa is positioned as a leader of service delivery; in the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” said Kgauwe,&nbsp;</p>



<p>To register for the conference, delegates can visit <a href="http://www.govtech.gov.za">www.govtech.gov.za</a>. Attendees and members of the public across the continent can follow Govtech 2022 by using the hashtags<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/govtech2022?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#GovTech2022</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/techevent?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#TechEvent</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/digitaltransformation?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#DigitalTransformation</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/techinafrica?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#TechInAfrica</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/4ir?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#4IR</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ai?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#AI</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hyperautomation?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Hyperautomation</a> and&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/quantumcomputing?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVDhKhLI4-87zdPH3oU-gSG8Snrj2V93UjKMhd-O6T3rbNBGc4-3X71tzpEhC6V1UAw1h7_7CZrF5QRuLWDXmLhNomJ49BcV4PjbWQXXZCi3udEcT2PRi_Ad35CxvRHsX20tVI5KFDL2Por5YCUW5atn9bUKGqVfCI6KHdR034gGw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#QuantumComputing</a>.</p>



<p><strong>For more information contact:</strong></p>



<p>Head of Corporate Affairs: Tlali Tlali (Mr)<br>Tel: (012) 482-2996<br>Cell: 082 3333 880<br>Email: <a href="mailto:Tlali.Tlali@sita.co.za">Tlali.Tlali@sita.co.za</a></p>



<p></p>


Continent

GOVTECH 2022 BRINGS AFRICA’S ICT MINISTERS AND EXPERTS TO TACKLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE CONTINENT

<div style="max-width: 100%;">
  <video-js
    data-account="1571595826001"
    data-player="c0AOssA7"
    data-video-id="6212693386001"
    data-embed="default"
    controls=""
    data-application-id=""
    class="vjs-fluid"></video-js>
</div>
<p><script src="//players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/c0AOssA7_default/index.min.js">
</script></p>
<p>In the past, a lot has been said of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how it will impact the jobs of today.</p>


Is there a need for skills reset on the continent?

<div style="max-width: 100%;">
  <video-js
    data-account="1571595826001"
    data-player="c0AOssA7"
    data-video-id="6212487552001"
    data-embed="default"
    controls=""
    data-application-id=""
    class="vjs-fluid"></video-js>
</div>
<p><script src="//players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/c0AOssA7_default/index.min.js">
</script></p>
<p>The Forge Academy has launched a fully inclusive artificial intelligence laboratory in South Africa. The academy aims to prepare students for participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Arthur Anderson, CEO &#038; Founder of Forge Academy joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Forge Academy launches lab to prepare students for 4IR

<div style="max-width: 100%;">
  <video-js
    data-account="1571595826001"
    data-player="c0AOssA7"
    data-video-id="6203917292001"
    data-embed="default"
    controls=""
    data-application-id=""
    class="vjs-fluid"></video-js>
</div>
<p><script src="//players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/c0AOssA7_default/index.min.js">
</script></p>
<p>COVID-19 has accelerated the need for digitisation in the workspace – bringing both challenges and opportunities. In its latest future of work report, the World Economic Forum expects advances in artificial intelligence to eliminate 85 million jobs by 2025. In the same breath, the rise of machines is projected to create 97 million new jobs, leading to an overall addition of 12 million jobs. CNBC Africa spoke to Saadia Zahidi, Manging Director of the World Economic Forum for more.</p>


WEF: How the rise of machines & AI will shape future of work

<p><iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/syBgl_-3U_4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>This special broadcast on the topic: Why Investing in Digital Infrastructure Post-COVID-19 is Critical to Africa’s Economic Recovery” brings together prominent speakers from the four corners of Africa. It also sees the announcement of the Africa50 Innovation Challenge Finalists&#8230;.</p>


#Africa50: Why Investing in Digital Infrastructure post-COVID-19 is Critical to Africa’s Recovery

#Africa50: Why Investing in Digital Infrastructure Post-COVID-19 is Critical to Africa’s Recovery

<div style="max-width: 700px;"></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>Zenith Bank says it is prepared to support Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and creative ecosystems with funding, which the bank calls a critical tool for participating in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). GMD and CEO of the bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu discussed this with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole at the bank’s Tech Fair in Lagos.</p>


Lagos Tech Fair: Zenith Bank’s Onyeagwu: Funding is critical for the 4IR

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6107060265001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>There’s a new investment fund for women entrepreneurs launched in Africa and so far gathered $100m. It is called Alitheia IDF Fund.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: $100m African women entrepreneur fund launched

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6107002203001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>Alfred Zeufack, Chief Economist, Africa at the World Bank was one of the more than 2200 delegates who attended the Africa Investment Forum, held in Sandton from the 11th to the 13th of November.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: Alfred Zeufack on what opportunities Africa’s free trade deal brings to the continent

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6106585913001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>The Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Industry (BOI) in Nigeria, Olukayode Pitan, says the bank signed agreements with four major banks at the 2nd Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg. He discussed their plans with CNBC Africa’s Kopano Gumbi at the forum.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: Bank of Industry’s Olukayode Pitan on agreements signed at the forum

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6105835576001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>With insurance penetration in Rwanda still extremely low, the insurance sector has come up with ways of innovating in order to boost the amount of people who are covered. CEO of Prime Insurance Ltd, John Mirenge joins CNBC Africa to discuss what’s happening in the space to not only boost the numbers, but to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).</p>


How innovation is improving insurance penetration in Rwanda

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6105443853001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>At Nigeria’s Digital Economy Summit, the country’s Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, emphasised the need for Nigeria to work towards taking full advantage of benefits accompanying the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).</p>


Nigeria cannot miss 4th Industrial Revolution

Nigeria cannot miss 4th Industrial Revolution, says Ogbonnaya Onu

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6104481733001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>At the end of the three-day-long Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg, the African Development Bank says 52 deals worth $40.1 billion secured investor interest compared to the $37.8 billion last year. CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters spoke to Pierre Guislain, AfDB&#8217;s Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure &#038; Industrialisation about the next steps.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: We need to translate interests into actual commitments

Africa Investment Forum: We need to translate interests into actual commitments, says AfDB’s Pierre Guislain

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6104471268001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>The East African Community (EAC) and the Development Bank of South Africa entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Africa Investment Forum held in Sandton from 11 to 13 November. CNBC Africa’s Kopano Gumbi spoke to Kenneth Bagamuhunda, Director General, East African Community and Mohan Vivekanandan, Group Executive, Origination and Coverage at the DBSA about what the MOU entails.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: DBSA

Africa Investment Forum: DBSA, East African Community seek to boost infrastructure development with joint MoU

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6104419446001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) says the second edition of the Africa Investment Forum recorded $40.1 billion in investor interest from its boardroom dealings. CNBC Africa’s Chris Bishop and Kenneth Igbomor spoke to Africa Investment Forum’s Head and Senior Director, Chinelo Anohu-Amazu about the interests secured.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: Anohu-Amazu: The real work starts after the forum

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6104344305001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>With the coming of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), prepping of Africa&#8217;s next workforce with necessary skills is still a challenge for those in the education sector – Karen Sherman, President of Akilah Institute in Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How Akilah Institute is empowering Rwandan women in the workplace

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6104228198001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>It has been a great week for Africa and for the Africa Investment Forum, Victor Oladokun, the African Development Bank’s Director of Communications and moderator of several panel discussions at the AIF, told CNBC Africa’s Kopano Gumbi.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: AfDB’s Oladokun on key takeaways from the just ended forum

<div style="max-width: 700px;"><video-js data-account="1571595826001" data-player="default" data-embed="default" controls="" data-video-id="6103809206001" data-playlist-id="" data-application-id="" class="vjs-fluid"></video-js></div>
<p><script src="https://players.brightcove.net/1571595826001/default_default/index.min.js"></script></p>
<p>The United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mobilize private capital in support of development in Africa. Adam Boehler, CEO of DFC spoke to CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor about this and more on the sidelines of the 2019 Africa Investment Forum.</p>


4ir

GOVTECH 2022 BRINGS AFRICA’S ICT MINISTERS AND EXPERTS TO TACKLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE CONTINENT

Is there a need for skills reset on the continent?

Forge Academy launches lab to prepare students for 4IR

WEF: How the rise of machines & AI will shape future of work

#Africa50: Why Investing in Digital Infrastructure Post-COVID-19 is Critical to Africa’s Recovery

Lagos Tech Fair: Zenith Bank’s Onyeagwu: Funding is critical for the 4IR

Africa Investment Forum: $100m African women entrepreneur fund launched

Africa Investment Forum: Alfred Zeufack on what opportunities Africa’s free trade deal brings to the continent

Africa Investment Forum: Bank of Industry’s Olukayode Pitan on agreements signed at the forum

How innovation is improving insurance penetration in Rwanda

Nigeria cannot miss 4th Industrial Revolution, says Ogbonnaya Onu

Africa Investment Forum: We need to translate interests into actual commitments, says AfDB’s Pierre Guislain

Africa Investment Forum: DBSA, East African Community seek to boost infrastructure development with joint MoU

Africa Investment Forum: Anohu-Amazu: The real work starts after the forum

How Akilah Institute is empowering Rwandan women in the workplace

Africa Investment Forum: AfDB’s Oladokun on key takeaways from the just ended forum

Africa Investment Forum: How DFC & AfDB to mobilize private capital for Africa

News Tips

Advertise With Us

4ir

GOVTECH 2022 BRINGS AFRICA’S ICT MINISTERS AND EXPERTS TO TACKLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE CONTINENT

Is there a need for skills reset on the continent?

Forge Academy launches lab to prepare students for 4IR

WEF: How the rise of machines & AI will shape future of work

#Africa50: Why Investing in Digital Infrastructure Post-COVID-19 is Critical to Africa’s Recovery

Lagos Tech Fair: Zenith Bank’s Onyeagwu: Funding is critical for the 4IR

Africa Investment Forum: $100m African women entrepreneur fund launched

Africa Investment Forum: Alfred Zeufack on what opportunities Africa’s free trade deal brings to the continent

Africa Investment Forum: Bank of Industry’s Olukayode Pitan on agreements signed at the forum

How innovation is improving insurance penetration in Rwanda

Nigeria cannot miss 4th Industrial Revolution, says Ogbonnaya Onu

Africa Investment Forum: We need to translate interests into actual commitments, says AfDB’s Pierre Guislain

Africa Investment Forum: DBSA, East African Community seek to boost infrastructure development with joint MoU

Africa Investment Forum: Anohu-Amazu: The real work starts after the forum

How Akilah Institute is empowering Rwandan women in the workplace

Africa Investment Forum: AfDB’s Oladokun on key takeaways from the just ended forum

Africa Investment Forum: How DFC & AfDB to mobilize private capital for Africa

News Tips

Advertise With Us

Newsletters