Africa Tech Festival 2025, the continent’s most influential technology event, has announced new additions to its speaker line-up, reinforcing its role as a premier platform shaping Africa’s digital future. The event will bring together influential voices from government, enterprise, innovation, and sport to discuss strategies driving the continent’s digital transformation.
Delivering the ministerial welcome and opening address is Hon. Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. His participation highlights South Africa’s commitment to inclusive connectivity, digital literacy, and policy alignment in accelerating its digital economy.
Also joining the line-up is Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira, the renowned former Springbok rugby star and founder of The Beast Foundation, which empowers young Africans to reach their potential both on and off the field. From the enterprise technology sector, Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres, will share insights on expanding Africa’s AI capabilities through sustainable and secure data infrastructure.
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Other notable speakers include Mlindi Mashologu, Deputy Director-General for Digital Society and Economy at South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, who will explore practical frameworks for AI governance; Obed Frimpong, Chief Information Security Officer at First National Bank Ghana Ltd, who will discuss cloud computing and enterprise innovation; and Charles Murito, Regional Director for Government Affairs & Policy (Sub-Saharan Africa) at Google, offering strategic perspectives on digital workforce development.
Together, these leaders represent the diverse forces driving Africa’s digital evolution—from policymakers and corporate executives to innovators and social impact champions.
“Africa Tech Festival continues to be the continent’s leading platform for creating national digital strategies, driving economic growth, advancing infrastructure, and fostering meaningful public-private collaboration,” said Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager for Africa Tech Festival. “The addition of these speakers underscores the Festival’s cross-sector appeal. It’s where vision meets action, and where public and private leaders, entrepreneurs, and even athletes come together to challenge convention and inspire transformation.”
The 28th edition of Africa Tech Festival will be held from 11–13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The event will feature four flagship programmes — AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town — addressing Africa’s most pressing digital priorities under the themes of responsible innovation, inclusive investment, connectivity for development, and policy harmonisation.
