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Digital Africa, the Impact of Mobile, and Regulatory Issues: An AfricaCom Panel DebateA top class panel of industry specialists discusses the impact of mobile connectivity and digital services on the the personal and business lives of Africans. Talking at the 20th anniversary launch of AfricaCom in July were: Toby Shapshak, Editor-in-Chief, Stuff Magazine; Gustav Praekelt, Founder & Chairman, Praekelt.org; Manny Teixeira, Group Head of Digital Media and Services, MTN; Luke Mckend, Country Director, Google South Africa; Elizabeth Migwalla, Senior Director, Government Affairs Africa, Qualcomm; and Rapelang Rabana, Founder and CEO, Rekindle Learning. For more expert opinion, visit AfricaCom 2017:
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By Steve McCaffery, President, International Sales & Managing Director IBO, Arris  WebinarsTuesday, August 18, 2020
11:00 A.M. South Africa Standard Time Session OneAfrican Telecoms Outlook 2020 Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa This year did not begin the way most people expected it to, so what does the future of the telecoms sector look like in Africa in 2020? In this Connecting Africa online event, local analysts and industry stakeholders will discuss what African operators’ priorities for the year should be and the most significant market trends expected to dominate in 2020.
12:15 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. BREAK Session TwoExploring the Value of 5G in Africa Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa The majority of 5G in Africa is still in the testing stage. However, as operators prepare their networks for the technology jump, what strategies are they deploying to ensure they gain the full value that 5G can offer Africa? This digital symposium will give you an insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s 5G rollout, with some country specific case studies unpacked.
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11:00 A.M. South Africa Standard Time Session OneMobile Money 2.0: the Bright Future of Mobile Financial Service Innovation Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa Africa was the birthplace of Mobile Money and while it continues to rise in popularity, the industry is quickly evolving and launching more mobile-based financial services every day. In this Connecting Africa online event, local analysts and industry stakeholders will discuss how telcos are disrupting the financial services space and what the rise of Mobile Money 2.0 will look like for Africa.
12:15 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. BREAK Session TwoConnecting the Next Billion: Strategies for Getting Africa On-Grid Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa Africa has the fastest growing population in the world and also the youngest, with 60% of Africans under the age of 25. It is clear that the next billion connected are going to be the mobile-only generation. This digital symposium will bring industry experts together to discuss Africa’s digital divide and how to get devices into the hands of young Africans and empower them to join the digital revolution.
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