• PRE-FORUM PROGRAMME 17 OCTOBER 2006
• DAY ONE - 18 OCTOBER 2006
• DAY TWO - 19 OCTOBER 2006

PRE-FORUM PROGRAMME 17 OCTOBER 2006

08h00 - 23h00
Build-up of Exhibition stands
Time not known yet
Arrival of final delegation including Heads of State
18h30 for 19h00
Guest Speaker Dinner
Venue: Lekgotla Restaurant, Sandton Square

This is a briefing session for the speakers to prepare them for the day before the forum. All speakers will be provided with necessary documentations and information required for the forum.

DAY ONE - 18 OCTOBER 2006

06h30 - 06h40
H.E. Paul Kagame - Interview with SABC Africa
06h45 - 06h55
H.E Dr. Kenneth Kaunda - Interview with SABC Africa
07h00 - 08H00
Refreshments & Registration
08h00 - 08h15
WELCOMING REMARKS: Everest Ekong
08h15 - 08h35
Official Opening by Premier Mbhazima Shilowa
08h40 - 09h00
Keynote address: "The Role of Governance in Relation to Economic Growth"
H.E. Dr.Kenneth Kaunda, Former President, Republic of Zambia
09h05 - 09h25
Keynote address: "Lessons From Rwanda's Socioeconomic and Political Reconstruction"
H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda
09h30 - 09h50
Keynote address: "Transitional Leadership, Stability & Growth"
H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda
09h55 - 11h00
DEBATE ON POLITICAL RISK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Is political risk an obstacle to investment and growth in Africa? This session will explore the economics of growth and sustainable business growth as opposed to government run growth. Panelists will examine the role of state institutions, labour unions and business in the process of nurturing and harvesting the benefits of growth.

Panelists:

• H.E. Mbhazima Shilowa, Premier of Gauteng Province, South Africa
• H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda
• H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda
• Mr. Chris Kirubi, Chairman, Haco Industries, Kenya
• Mr. Bill Egbe, Coke-Cola Division President, East & Central Africa
• Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, CEO, The Commonwealth Telecommunication Organisation, UK
• Mr. Ali Mufuruki, Chairman, Infotech Investment Group, Tanzania

Questions & Answers
Moderator: Peter Ndoro - SABC Africa

11h00 - 11h20
Press briefing

11h00 - 11h20
REFRESHEMENTS (delegates)

11h30 - 13h00
BREAKAWAY SESSIONS

Session 1
Ballroom 2

Business & Poverty Alleviation
People involved with international development and poverty alleviation programmes are increasingly looking towards the private sector for inspiration and assistance. Many believe that involving business in such efforts will not only bring wealth, respect, dignity, improved education and health to the world's poor but also pro0ve to be a profitable business strategy.

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Manu Chandaria, Chairman, Comcraft Group, Kenya
• Ms Lynette Chen, CEO, Nepad Business Foundation, South Africa
• Dr. Matthews Chikoanda, Group CEO, Press Corporation Limited, Malawi

Moderator:
Mr. Bryan Hattingh, CEO, Cycan Group, South Africa

Session 2
Ballroom 3

Good Governance, Sustainable Partnerships
During the past the two decades, governance has become a key concepts in the international development debate and policy discourse. In Africa, where there has been an historical record of bad governance, improving the governance environment has a central place in the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Geoff Rothchild, Director, JSE, South Africa
• Chris Kirubi, Chairman, Haco Industries Ltd, Kenya
• Ndidi Okokwo-Nwuneli, Founder & CEO, LEAP Africa, Nigeria

Moderator:
Mr. Koffi M. Kouakou, Lecturer, PDM, Wits Business School, South Africa

Session 3
Ballroom 4

Infrastructure Development, Road To Sustainability
Many African countries recognize the vital role that good infrastructure plays in economic development. They have drawn up grand designs and models to strengthen their commitment to reliable infrastructure.

• Can infrastructure continue to spur growth for the development state?
• Industrial Development Zones or Business Hubs- which should take priority

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Roelof van Tonder, International Business Development Manager, South African Association of Consulting Engineers
• Mr. Sam Anani, CEO, Tinapa Business Resort, Nigeria
• Dr. Dan Kagagi, CEO, Tourism Trust Fund, Kenya
• Mr. Bob Baldwin, Private Sector, DG Development & ACP Relations, European Commission, Belgium

Moderator:
John Kaninda, Editor, Business Day Africa
Round Table participation - H.E Yoweri Museveni - President of Uganda

13H00 - 13H20
H.E Yoweri Museveni - Interview with SABC Africa

13H00 - 14H00
Rwandan Lunch Session : Ballroom 4

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship is a vital yet poorly misunderstood ingredient in national economic growth and development. Entrepreneurs are the engines that get the economic trains moving. Africa has few mechanisms to promote research, development and innovation. Is this an obstacle to create a new breed of entrepreneurs of has it become a business trait to follow trends and business opportunities developed abroad?

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Manu Chandaria, Chairman, Comcraft Group, Kenya
• Mr. Bryan Hattingh, CEO, Cycan Group, South Africa
• Ms. Mahadi Buthelezi, MD, RB Properties, South Africa
• Alex Banful, MD, GSMF International, Ghana
• Ms. Ndidi Okokwo-Nwuneli, Founder & CEO, LEAP Africa, Nigeria
• Mr. Demetri Pappadopoulos, MD, Pivot Holdings, South Africa

Moderator:
Peter Ndoro - SABC Africa

15H30 - 15H50
Refreshments

16H00 - 17H30
BREAKAWAYS

Session 4
Ballroom 2

Talent Management in Africa: Who's Who? Who can do what and where?
The talent density in Africa remains unknown and poorly utilized. Most of the Africa's talent is migrating to places where it is properly utilised, depleting the continent from its much needed human capital and making Africa poor in the process. Who really cares about African talent and who will make greater use of it for growth?

SPEAKERS:

• Ms. Gugu Moloi, Founder & Chairperson, Iman' Africa, South Africa
• Mr. Ali Mufuruki, Chairman & CEO, Infotech Investment Group, Tanzania
• Mr. Craig Yeatman, CEO, Worldsview, South Africa
• Prof. Kingo Mchombu, HOD, Information & Communication Studies University of Namibia

Moderator:
Foluso Phillips, Chairman of Phillips Consulting

Session 5
Ballroom 3

Service Delivery, Citizen Frontline Leadership
One of the growth fundamentals of any country is Service Delivery and the impact on its citizens including business is unquestionably, key to fulfill the countries growth targets from both a public and private sector perspective. This session will address:

• Urban development, education, public transport, environmental concerns service delivery?

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Matthews Chikaonda, Group CE, Press Corporation Limited, Malawi
• Augustinus Katiti, CEO, Walvis Bay Municipality, Namibia
• Ms. Tshidi Mokgabudi, Executive Partner, KPMG Networking Women, South Africa

Moderator:
Ndidi Okokwo-Nwuneli, Founder & CEO, LEAP Africa, Nigeria

Session 6
Ballroom 4

Scenarios for African Future Growth: What's Next?
Amidst the excitement about the growth of Africa, much still remains to be done for a comprehensive and across the board economic development for the continent. Scenario planners, futurists and strategists are still pondering if this growth will be sustained. What will be in the impact for this future growth on the environment, health?

SPEAKERS:

• Alex Banful Managing Director, GSMF International, Ghana
• Mr. Koffi M. Kouakou, Lecturer, PDM, University of Witswatersrand, South Africa
• Dr. Dan Kagagi, CEO, Tourism Trust Fund, Kenya

Moderator:
Prof. Tawana Kupe, Associate Professor of Media Studies Head of School of Literature, & Languages Studies, University of Witswatersrand

17h30 - CLOSE OF DAY ONE

18h30
GALA DINNER: Ballroom 1

The Gala Dinner is organised in honour of the Heads of States and Business Leaders attending the 2006 Forum. The will be an officially launching of the African Leadership Programme by NEPAD Business Foundation in conjuction with Wits Business School.

Programme

• 18h30
  Pre dinner drinks and seating (Plated starter on the table)
• 19h00
  Welcome by the MC and introduction of special guests of honour (Heads of states, business leaders) and giving the outline and purpose of the function
• 19h07
  Introduction of the Rwandan President by MC
• 19h10
  Short speech by President Kagame
• 19h15
  Thank you by MC and introduction of Ugandan President by MC
• 19h20
  Short speech by President Museveni
• 19h25
  Thank you by MC
• 19h25
  Dinner is served (background Music)
• 19h55
  Introduction of Dr Reuel Khoza by MC
• 20h00
  Speech: Dr Reuel Khoza (Chairman of the NEPAD Business Foundation)
• 20h20
  Intro of the Launch by MC (All parties come to the stage)
• 20h25
  Launch
• 20h40
  Vote of thanks - Business in Africa
• 20h50
  Dessert and entertainment
• 21h40
  Approximate end of function

DAY TWO - 19 OCTOBER 2006
AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM

07h00 - 07h30
Registrations & Refreshment

07h30 - 08h45
Ugandan Breakfast Session : Ballroom 4

09H00 - 10H30
Plenary Session: Ballroom. 1

Youth Leadership - Growing Future Leaders
Conventional practices in Africa confine of leadership in society to adults. Yet consider the following: Bill Gates was only 19 when he launched Microsoft, Steve Jobs was 21 when he launched Apple Computer, Richard Branson (founder of Virgin) was 16 when he began his entrepreneurial activities, and Nelson Mandela was 26 when he co-founded the ANC Youth League. These are all examples of youth who overcame the shackles placed by society on them and rose to become some of the greatest business and political leaders of all time. This session will examine exciting initiatives taking place across Africa in the arena of youth leadership development and mentoring, such as the African Leadership Academy.

Speakers:

• Prof. Kingo Mchombu, HOD, Information & Communication Studies University of Namibia
• Dr. Reuel. J. Khoza, Chairman, Nepad Business Foundation, South Africa
• Prof. Nick Binedell, Founding Director, Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa
• Prof. Mthuli Ncube, Acting Director, Wits Business School, South Africa
• Mr. Foluso Phillips, Chairman of Phillips Consulting, Nigeria
• Mr. Larry Drake II, Coke-Cola Division President, Nigeria & Equatorial Africa

Moderator:
Malcolm Ray, Managing Editor, Business in Africa Magazine

10H30 - 10H50
Refreshments

11H00 - 12H30

Session 1
Ballroom 2

Sun Tzu in Africa
The growing influence of China in Africa calls us to pay close attention to the Chinese way and strategies of doing business. The giant dragon is unleashing its business tentacles all around the world, and Africa will not escape them.

Speakers:

• Ambassador Liu Guijin, The People's Republic of China, South Africa
• Mr.Kobus van der Wath, MD, The Beijing Axis, South Africa
• Dr. Matthews Chikaonda, Group CE, Press Corporation Limited, Malawi
• Mr. Ali Mufuruki, Chairman & CEO, Infotech Investment Group, Tanzania
• Dr Dan Kagagi, Chairman of Tour

Moderator:
Malcolm Ray, Managing Editor, Business in Africa Magazine

Session 2
Ballroom 3

Africa's Media: Rewriting about the "Hopeful" Continent
The negative perception and wrong images of Africa portrayed in the Media, both continentally and globally, have increased the risk levels to investments in Africa. Thus they have made Africa a perceived poor place for investment and much needed economic prosperity. Those fears have translated into low foreign direct investments into the continent. The perceived "hopeless continent syndrome" still persists. What is the role of the media in changing perceptions of Africa as "hopeful continent"?

Speakers:

• Nicholas Kotch, Media Consultant & Former Reuters Africa Bureau Chief. South Africa
• Prof. Tawana Kupe, Associate Professor of Media Studies Head of School of Literature, & Languages Studies, University of Witswatersrand
• Prof. Kingo Mchombu, HOD Information & communication Studies, Univeristy of Namibia
• Koffi Kouakou, Lecturer, Wits Business School, South Africa

Moderator:
Bryan Hattingh, CEO, Cycan, South Africa.

Session 3
Ballroom 4

Skill Development & Mentorship
Education and knowledge are the foundation to grow future leaders into success yet there have been few initiatives that have bridged the gap of the illiteracy and talent creation. The current structures fail to produce an adequate labour force inline with the needs of the blueprint and the role of mentorship programmes to build a consistent channel to develop future leaders

Speakers:

• Prof. Nick Binedell, Founding Director, Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa
• Prof. Ncube, Lectures, Wits Business School, South Africa
• Mr. Augustinus Katiti, CEO, Walvis Bay Municipality, Namibia

Moderator:
Mr. Craig Yeatman, CEO, WorldsView, South Africa

12h30 - 13h30
Lunch

13h30 - 15h00
Plenary session: Ballroom.1

Women for Growth
The main focus is to look at how women successfully network, build solidarity, use ICT's link together different issues, and work with diverse cultural and social realities. Insights and recommendations to combat the glass ceiling. Can gender and growth create lasting growth in Africa?

Speakers:

• Ms. Tshidi Mokgabudi, Executive Partner, KPMG Networking Women South Africa
• Ms. Mahadi Buthelezi, MD, RB Properties, South Africa
• Ms. Ndidi Okokwo-Nwuneli, Founder & CEO, LEAP Africa, Nigeria
• Lynette Chen, CEO, Nepad Business Foundation, South Africa

Moderator:
Peter Ndoro - SABC Africa

15h00 - 15h15
Refreshments

15h15 - 16h30

Energy for Growth
Many African countries are grappling with the effects of energy deficit. Growth in many sectors is impeded by the lack of or high cost of energy resources.

• How effective are Africa's plans fir a secure and sustainable energy future?
• What business opportunities exist in the sector?
• How viable are the alternative solutions to providing energy for growth?
• What priority should be given to rural electrification against urban power supply?
• Resource nationalization and growth: Reclaiming full ownership of African natural resources.

Speakers:

• Mr. Chris Kirubi Chairman, Haco Industries Ltd, Kenya

Moderator:
Tom Nevin, Editor , Energy in Africa

16h30 - 17h30
Forum Closing session

17h30
Energy in Africa Cocktail Function