Microsoft has unveiled Kabelo Makwane as the new Country Manager for Nigeria.
Prior to his role as country manager, Makwane served as Public Sector Director in the Microsoft South Africa subsidiary.
Here, he led the business to double digit growth and built an accomplished team, which continues to deliver high growth levels.
According to Makwane, “I am extremely excited to be appointed to lead the Nigerian subsidiary during this dynamic time on the continent.” “Microsoft is focused on unlocking the economic opportunities of Africa and it’s a time when the company can have real economic impact in the country.
“I believe technology is an enabler at every level of society and is excited at being able to have an impact on this vibrant and unique country.
“While most technology trends, innovations and consumer products come from the West and the East, Africans are realizing that for us to solve the continent’s technology-related challenges, we have to find African solutions.
“ICT holds transformational opportunity for Nigeria. Innovation will help the country leap from the industrial revolution into the information era. It is the land of opportunity. There is no place like it.”
