Solly Malatsi sought to inspire delegates at the opening of Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Africa Tech Festival, which is comprised of several events including AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and the AI Summit Cape Town, kicked off in Cape Town this morning.
While the private sector has been known to drive inclusivity by providing access, Malatsi is right in saying that it needs to be implemented at a policy and legislative level. The fact is that, unless we push the private sector to assist those living on the lower rungs of society, we will be fighting a losing battle. For instance, despite widespread connectivity in multiple flavours, only 74.7 percent of South Africans are online.
The good news is that Malatsi is keenly aware of the challenges South Africa and Africa face when it comes to connectivity challenges. The minister is heading to the G20 summit to advocate for an agenda that aligns with Africa’s need for sustainable development and inclusive growth.Africa Tech Festival is the perfect site to shout this message given the thousands of delegates that pass through its halls throughout the week.
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