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Mamello Selamolela

Partner, BCG
Mamello Selamolela

Mamello is a seasoned telco and fintech strategy executive who was, until recently, Vodacom’s Managing Executive for Group Strategy and Innovation. In this role, Mamello led Strategy and Innovation for all Vodacom/Vodafone operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, working with an exceptional team to ensure that Vodacom remains at the forefront of innovation as a world class Technology Company.

Prior to this role, Mamello was the Managing Executive for the Central Region, leading Vodacom’s operations in Free State and Northern Cape, South Africa. She has held a number of senior roles in telecoms, an industry she joined in 2015, following a long career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company in South Africa and the UK.

Mamello is the Chair of the Industry Advisory Panel at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. She had also served on several boards as a non-executive director. 

Mamello holds Honours and Master’s Degrees in Finance & Economics from the University of Cape Town and an MBA (with Distinction) from London Business School.

Mamello is passionate about utilising the power of technology to transform businesses, individuals, and society.

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Keynotes
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9:05 am
Klarman Hall
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Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure to Spur the Next Decade of Innovation
Bridging Africa's digital divide and navigating its impact on African innovation
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Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure to Spur the Next Decade of Innovation

Africa is in the midst of a digital revolution: approximately 473 million Africans are online, and an additional 300 million will likely join them by 2025. Average download speeds in Africa doubled between 2015 and 2019, while data costs halved. Underpinning this growth is the installation of digital infrastructure (fiber optics, data centers, and more) -  Africa has witnessed notable strides in digital infrastructure development, with increased investments in 4G and 5G technology. In an era where digital connectivity has become the linchpin of economic progress, what will it take for Africa to compete in the global digital economy? 

In this keynote panel, we will hear from the folks building that infrastructure and deploying. The session will share insights into bridging Africa's digital divide, navigating the impact of these technological advancements on the continent's innovation landscape, as well as delve into discussions on financing structures, inclusivity in access, digital economic transformation, and the pivotal role of government policies.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 9:05 AM
Klarman Hall