Sentech, who have partnered with Topco Media for the Africa Tech Week Summit, are on a mission to bring connectivity to all. In the latest Business Unusual Podcast, Sentech's CEO Tebogo Leshope joins us to discuss their contribution to closing the digital divide. Tebogo explains why investors are flocking to Africa and how homegrown innovation is the key to solving the continent's challenges.
5 key takeaways to listen out for in this podcast:
- Africa’s potential for growth is what makes it an attractive region for investment
- Creativity should be localised - specific to the challenges the continent is facing
- The development of a country depends on connectivity
- We are seeing a shift towards economies based on collaboration and leveraging each other’s capabilities
- There are opportunities for the private sector to contribute to bringing connectivity to all
About Tebogo
Tebogo Leshope is currently the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Sentech and has been with the organisation for over 25 years. He has been part of the Sentech DNA for over two decades and contributed meaningfully towards the evolution of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications sector in South Africa and SADC.
Tebogo drove digital transformation in SADC, he served on the SADC DTT Migration helpdesk as a Technological expert between 2013 and 2016 and was later assigned a responsibility to lead the Digital Migration project for South Africa. His contribution to the digital transformation enabled South Africa to release the high demand spectrum.
Tebogo is seasoned Executive Director, qualified in Electrical Engineering, with a Bachelor of Technology from University of Johannesburg, Project Management from UNISA, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Monash University. He is a registered professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South
African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and the Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IoDSA).
