Benjamin Pius is a distinguished visionary in the media and technology space, helping to create, incubate and lead companies and organisations – especially in the Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) space – to growth and profitability.
With a career spanning over two decades at the C-level, Benjamin has earned a reputation as a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, specialising in business and organisational transformations, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional financial performances.

As Broadcast Media Africa’s founder, CEO, and Publisher, Benjamin has established a pan-continental networking platform, bringing together media and tech professionals to foster collaboration and innovation. Simultaneously, he serves as the chief executive officer for BSP Media Group, demonstrating his multifaceted leadership in the industry. Benjamin is deeply engaged in incubating and bringing to market “MOOA,” a revolutionary media-tech platform designed to discover and exchange audio-visual assets. This project reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation and his dedication to shaping the future of the media and technology landscape.

As he continues to lead and inspire, Benjamin Pius stands as a driving force in the evolution of the TMT industry – especially within the Africa ecosystem – leaving an indelible legacy of success and forward-thinking.

Nathalie Rose is a seasoned media professional with nearly 25 years of experience in the industry. Over the course of her career, she has developed extensive knowledge and expertise in content creation, with a particular passion for radio.

Having recently taken on the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), Nathalie now oversees television and multimedia, while continuing to play a key role in content development across the corporation.

In addition to her responsibilities as the corporation’s Chief Content Officer, Nathalie continues to make time for her first love—radio. She remains active on the airwaves as a radio presenter under her much-loved on-air persona, “Nathalie Chocolat,” a name she carries with great pride and affection.

Having served as DCEO for the past eight months, Nathalie’s vision is to build an SBC where content is king, underpinned by professionalism, creativity, and a strong commitment to delivering quality to the highest possible standard.

A firm believer in teamwork, commitment, and collaboration, Nathalie leads with the conviction that great content and great results are achieved when people work together towards a shared vision.

She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. She teaches strategic communication courses in the postgraduate program. Her areas of specialisation are: Journalism; Strategic Communications and Gender. She is a Fulbright Fellow and former business journalist with more than 9 years of experience in Zimbabwe’s mainstream media. Her research interests include gender and the political economy of digital media spaces; feminist political thought; contemporary critical theory; journalism education and strategic communication.

With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, business and people, Allison brings a practical perspective on what it takes to turn digital ambition into meaningful business outcomes.

As General Manager at immedia, she leads digital operations and product delivery across the company’s ecosystem, connecting technology, teams and customer need to drive innovation and sustainable growth. Allison’s career spans enterprise technology, financial services and digital media, where she has led complex transformation programmes and helped organisations navigate change, modernise operations and deliver lasting value.

Audiences can expect insights grounded in real-world experience, with a refreshingly pragmatic perspective to digital transformation: technology creates the opportunity, but people, clear strategy and effective execution turn it into results.

Miss Nada Wotshela is the Group Executive for SABC Radio, a position she has held since November 2017. Her portfolio of 19 radio stations ensures that the public broadcaster enjoys 73% share of all radio listening in South Africa. With a total audience of 27 million listeners and advertising revenue that exceeds R1,5 billion, Wotshela is certainly amongst the most powerful women in South African media. Her illustrious career in broadcasting started at a community radio station in her home town of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) in 1996. She joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in 1999 as a junior announcer at Umhlobo Wenene FM. In 2003 she became the Programme Manager of the 2 nd biggest radio station in the country and went through intense on-the-job training in programming mechanics, from ESP Media Australia.

In 2005 Wotshela was appointed as station manager of CKI FM (formerly Radio Ciskei) where she was given two unambiguous mandates, to fully integrate the station into the SABC and to reposition and rebrand it into a youth radio station. Within two years she delivered present day tru fm, complete with a prototype PBS radio structure and programming. She moved back to Umhlobo Wenene FM in 2008 and became its first female and youngest station manager at the age of 34.

Amongst her achievements at the oldest isiXhosa broadcaster is the current corporate identity and the station’s first professionally commissioned on-air imaging (Molo Kaloku by Sliq Angel). She also launched what later became the biggest radio show in South Africa with 3 million listeners per week, the station’s breakfast show better known as BEE. In November 2011 Wotshela moved to Cape Town to become the Provincial General Manager for SABC in the Western Cape province. Under her leadership SABC Radio has managed to navigate uncharted waters during the Covid 19 pandemic and the ensuing digital explosion, and come out stronger. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Fort Hare, MAP from Wits Business School and various other broadcast related certificates.

Dheshnie Naidoo is a trailblazer in the African broadcast industry and currently serves as Regional Director of TVU Networks Africa. She is recognised for driving innovation, fostering transformation, and shaping the future of live broadcasting across the continent. At TVU, Dheshnie leads the expansion and adoption of cutting-edge solutions in live video production and media management, ensuring that African broadcasters and content creators remain at the forefront of global technological advancements.

With a career spanning leadership roles at Supersport and MNET, Dheshnie has consistently challenged convention by championing forward-thinking strategies and delivering ground-breaking projects. Her unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and passion for inclusivity has positioned her as a respected voice and thought leader in the media and broadcasting community.

Abdalla Elhag is a leading voice in African broadcasting, boasting over 35 years of experience in media and technology. At TVU Networks, he drives innovation and growth across the continent, empowering broadcasters with cutting-edge solutions. Known for building strong partnerships and leading transformative projects, Abdalla is shaping the future of live video and media production in Africa.

Exploring ambient trust, the intimacy economy and community digital infrastructure from Durban’s Silicon Beach. As founder of immedia, I have spent decades helping organisations anticipate and navigate digital change through strategy, innovation, product development and talent growth.

With support and investment from Microsoft, the IDC and DTI, immedia evolved from a boutique consultancy to develop Fabrik, our Community Digital Infrastructure platform, now used across sectors with exciting adoption in next-generation media.

Fabrik reflects our vision of an expressive future: safe, private and trusted digital spaces where communities are fully social, self-governed and have full agency over their digital presence. I am committed to using technology to strengthen communities across South Africa and the continent, develop talent and create meaningful jobs. I am particularly excited by the creativity modern technology enables and the rise of ethical, private, sovereign social networks.

“The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed.” — William Gibson

I love working at the intersection of those possibilities.

Kenny Tonga is an award-winning media executive and journalist with over 23 years of experience in the media industry. He studied journalism at Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and is a Mandela Washington Fellow, having studied business and leadership at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, USA. Kenny has served as the President of the Alliance Française of Lusaka and the President of the Media Owners Association of Zambia, where he currently holds the position of Chairman for Television.

As the founder and shareholder of YAR FM Copperbelt, and the founder and Executive President of Powerhouse Media, Kenny has been instrumental in shaping the media landscape in Zambia and beyond. Powerhouse Media is Zambia’s leading media house, with one of its flagship brands, Power TV, broadcasting on DSTV to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Malawi in both standard and high definition.

Powerhouse Media’s portfolio includes Power FM Lusaka – Hits All Day, Power FM Kabwe – The People’s Station, Power FM Livingstone – The Tourist Capital’s Number 1, Beats TV, and Power TV Zambia. Through his organizations, Kenny has created numerous job opportunities for young people, empowering the next generation of media professionals.

Kenny’s leadership and innovation in the television industry have earned him the Leadership Excellence Award for Best Television Innovation. Under his guidance, Powerhouse Media has established strong partnerships and continues to expand its reach and influence across Africa. His strategic vision and commitment to excellence are the driving forces behind the company’s success, delivering innovative media solutions that resonate with diverse audiences and provide impactful results for clients.

With over 15 years of professional experience in middle management and executive roles, I have acquired a diverse skill set encompassing statistics, strategic planning, financial management, new business development, and research. My expertise spans across the telecommunications and broadcasting industries, where I have successfully contributed to various initiatives and projects.

Sean Lucas is a cybersecurity and technology executive with more than 20 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, financial services, enterprise risk, digital transformation, and technology governance.

He is the Founder of Upside Business Technologies, a cybersecurity, compliance, and digital governance firm serving businesses, financial institutions, and government organisations. Through Upside, Sean works with organisations to strengthen cybersecurity, manage technology risk, protect critical systems and data, and enhance resilience in an increasingly connected digital environment.

Prior to founding Upside, Sean served as Managing Director of Superfund Capital Management, where he was responsible for global technology operations, investment management, broker-dealer services, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk across multiple jurisdictions. Earlier in his career, he served with the Seychelles Ministry of Finance.

Sean has also served on boards and committees across the financial services, investment, cybersecurity, and fintech sectors. His areas of expertise and interest include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data privacy, emerging technologies, and the security challenges arising from the increasing adoption of cloud, IP-based infrastructure, and interconnected digital systems.

Pat Mathiot has been a familiar face and voice at Radio Seychelles, Radio-Television Seychelles (RTS), and the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) for nearly half a century. He began his career in 1978 as a radio producer and presenter, but soon discovered his true calling in the newsroom as a journalist.

When television was launched in Seychelles in January 1983, Pat made history as the country’s first male television journalist and newsreader. He was part of a small but dedicated three-person team that pioneered television broadcasting in the country. He later rose to become Chief Editor, guiding the newsroom through the highly sensitive period during Seychelles’ transition from a one-party to a multi-party state.

In 1993, Pat moved into an advisory role as Special Duties Officer, representing the SBC at international events, particularly across the Francophone world.

Over the years, Pat increasingly focused on mentoring and developing the next generation of media professionals. Training became his main passion, and by the time he officially retired in 2023, he was serving as Head of Learning and Archiving.

Retirement, however, did not keep Pat away from broadcasting. He continues to contribute to the SBC as a part-time trainer and standards officer, helping to guide and mentor emerging media professionals. He has also maintained his connection with his first love—radio—and can still be heard every Friday hosting his two-hour French pop music programme on Paradise FM.

Head of Engineering and Technology at the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), where I lead strategic initiatives in broadcast technology, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernisation.

With extensive experience in broadcast engineering, media technology integration, and project management, I have been instrumental in advancing SBC’s transition towards modern, IP-based, and multi-platform broadcasting environments.

My expertise spans broadcast systems design, content delivery technologies, digital workflows, and emerging media technologies. Passionate about innovation and operational excellence, my primary objective is to help shape the future of broadcasting in Seychelles while supporting the industry’s adaptation to an increasingly digital and connected media landscape.

Special Advisor, Broadcast Networks Europe & European Broadcasting Union.

Joe Frans is an internationally respected strategist and policy advisor working at the intersection of media, technology, and regulation. With decades of experience spanning public service, entrepreneurship, and broadcasting innovation. He has become a trusted voice in shaping how societies navigate the ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of the digital age. 

As Special Advisor to the Programme Making and Special Events and DTT broadcast community, Joe plays a key role in advancing Europe’s collective approach to media policy, ensuring that broadcasters can innovate responsibly while maintaining public trust. 

His work focuses on safeguarding democratic communication systems, promoting fair access to spectrum, and guiding the ethical use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in broadcasting.

Joe’s career reflects a rare blend of public leadership and entrepreneurial achievement. He served as a Member of the Swedish Parliament. He also served on the Board of the University of Stockholm, contributing to the institution’s academic governance and democratic oversight.

As an entrepreneur, Joe co-founded NGB Africa and Prime FM in Ghana—ventures that helped advance African broadcasting and digital content ecosystems. His cross-continental perspective, combining European regulatory expertise with African innovation experience, makes him a distinctive and influential figure in global media policy dialogues.

Educated in Communication at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Joe continues to advise governments, broadcasters, and international organizations on the future of media and technology.

Janet Mtali is a media and communications leader with more than 18 years of experience in
broadcasting, journalism, digital media and strategic communications. She has served as
TWR Malawi’s first female National Director since July 2023, providing strategic leadership
for a national faith-based media organisation reaching audiences through radio and digital
platforms. She also serves on the Board of TWR International, helping to shape the strategic
direction of a global media organisation that reaches audiences in 190 countries.
Under her leadership, TWR Malawi has strengthened its digital presence, expanded audience
engagement across social media, developed new youth-focused content and explored
innovative ways of connecting radio programming with online audiences.
Janet holds an MSc in Communication for Development from the University of Reading as a
Chevening Scholar, she is also Mandela Washington Fellow and a member of the World
News Congress (WAN-IFRA) Women in News Guild.

Patsy Canaya brings 28 years of experience in the media industry, specialising in radio presenting and journalism. Throughout her career, she has worked with both state and private media organisations.

Most recently, she served as Chief Editor of Seychelles Nation, the country’s public newspaper published by the National Information Services Agency (NISA).

Ms Canaya has also worked with international media organisations as a freelance journalist for Reporters Without Borders and JusticeInfo, covering the work of Seychelles’ Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) between 2020 and 2022.

She is an active advocate for journalists’ rights and was a member of the former Association of Media Practitioners (Seychelles) (AMPS) from its inception in 2014 until 2025. She also served as the association’s representative on the governing council of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ).

Ms Canaya was also a member of ‘Les Panafricaines’, a platform of women journalists from across Africa established in 2018.

She currently serves as Newsroom Manager at the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation, the country’s state broadcaster.

Mothepane Kotele is the Public Affairs Manager at the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), where she works to strengthen stakeholder relationships, promote public awareness and communicate the Authority’s role in Lesotho’s communications sector. Her work spans corporate communications, media relations, consumer education, stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility.

She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and has a particular interest in content creation and storytelling. She also teaches Journalism part time at the National University of Lesotho, sharing her knowledge and practical experience with aspiring journalists.

At LCA, Mothepane contributes to communication policies, public awareness campaigns and national and international engagements. Her work supports digital inclusion, consumer rights and cybersecurity awareness with an emphasis on making regulatory and technical information accessible to diverse audiences. Outside her professional commitments, Mothepane enjoys writing articles and cooking. She has a particularly sweet tooth and delights in exploring her creativity in the kitchen.

With a dynamic career spanning radio, marketing, and creative strategy, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and communication.

My background in radio has honed my ability to connect with diverse audiences, translating those skills seamlessly into the marketing sphere, where I craft compelling narratives and campaigns that resonate.

I’m passionate about leveraging creative thinking to solve complex challenges, whether it’s developing a unique marketing strategy or producing engaging content.

My approach is always strategic and collaborative, ensuring that each project not only meets objectives but also stands out in a competitive landscape.

Azhar Bacar is a Comorian digital entrepreneur, consultant, and trainer specializing in digital transformation, innovation, and digital capacity-building. He serves as a consultant to the National Council for the Press and Audiovisual Media (CNPA) and the National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANPI) in the Union of the Comoros.

As an entrepreneur, he is involved in developing innovative digital solutions, including Wanzani, a smart social networking platform, and Waiichia, a platform supporting artists in registering, publishing, and selling their music.

A committed Pan-Africanist, Azhar is the Secretary-General of the Pan-African Federation of Francophone Entrepreneurs, which brings together entrepreneurs from more than 14 French-speaking countries and is headquartered in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. He is passionate about leveraging technology, entrepreneurship, and African cooperation to advance digital innovation and sustainable development across the continent.

Clive Camille, 38, is a Seychellois media entrepreneur, journalist, and television content producer with more than 15 years of experience in the media industry.

He began his media career in 2010 at the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), where he received on-the-job training in journalism and production. He subsequently worked across the SBC Production Department and Newsroom, spending two years in the newsroom before receiving a scholarship in 2012 to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Film and Television at Limkokwing University in Malaysia, where he graduated with honours.

Upon returning to Seychelles at the end of 2015, Clive worked part-time in radio before co-founding Radius Studios with a fellow media practitioner. The company produced both short- and long-form content for government ministries, departments, agencies, and private-sector businesses.

Over time, Radius Studios expanded its operations and secured a contract to operate télésesel, Seychelles’ first fully fledged private television channel, which has been operating for nearly a decade. Broadcasting exclusively on Cable and Wireless Seychelles’ IPTV platform, télésesel offers a diverse range of content, including current affairs, sports, entertainment, and educational programming.

Today, Clive oversees two channels on the IPTV platform, including a dedicated local music channel. As a media entrepreneur, he focuses on producing and commercialising locally relevant content. He is also the founder of Victoria Scope, an independent digital news agency covering news and developments in Seychelles.