CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 16, 2025/APO Group: Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), considered the continent’s most influential technology event, has announced new additions to its 2025 speaker line-up. The choice of speakers reinforces the Festival’s reputation as the premier platform for dialogues shaping the continent’s digital transformation, bringing together leaders from government, business, innovation, and sport.
Delivering the ministerial welcome and opening address is Hon. Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, whose participation underscores the host country’s commitment to inclusive connectivity, digital literacy, and policy alignment to accelerate its digital economy. He will be joined by Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira, celebrated former Springbok rugby player and founder of The Beast Foundation, which empowers young Africans to unlock their potential both on and off the field. From the enterprise technology space, the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Data Centres, Adil El Youssefi, will share his vision for expanding Africa’s AI capabilities through sustainable, secure, and scalable data.
Other notable and high-profile voices, including Mlindi Mashologu, Deputy Director-General: Digital Society and Economy at South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, who will contribute to discussions on what African AI governance should look like in practice; Chief Information Security Officer at First National Bank Ghana Ltd Obed Frimpong bringing insights into how cloud computing is driving digital innovation in African enterprises; and Regional Director, Government Affairs & Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa at Google Charles Murito, would be sharing strategic perspectives on developing a workforce ready for the demands of a digital future.
The speakers are believed to represent the diverse forces driving Africa’s technology evolution, from policymakers and corporate visionaries to innovators and social changemakers.
“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 Portfolio Manager for Africa Tech Festival Kadi Diallo. “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. This year’s programme will take those conversations even further.”
The 28th edition of Africa Tech Festival 2025 takes place from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The festival will feature four flagship programmes: AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town. These programmes will address the continent’s most critical digital priorities under the themes of responsible innovation, inclusive investment, connectivity for development, and policy harmonisation.
