about novelto
novelto is a project development, finance, engineering, construction, technology and strategic consulting firm located in South Africa
the company works with a range of strategic partners in the development of innovative strategic business initiatives with sustainability as its key mission
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we view our role as being initiators and executors of high impact solutions that seek to empower communities, resolve complex developmental issues, address value chain deficiencies and turn the threats to our environment into business opportunities
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novelto also firmly believes that even the least developed nations and communities can benefit from the transition to sustainable development
ultimately, the key is to develop the innovative measures to enable such development and also bring to bear the understanding that an advanced society will have two key attributes:
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the ability to develop by harnessing the natural elements around us, thus ensuring that no harm comes to the environment and
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inclusiveness in development as this is an essential constituent of successful economic progress
all about me
Harold Bopalamo has more than 25 years of ICT experience in financial services and the ICT industry, with experience as an executive, consultant, equity analyst and advisor. He was formerly an executive at M-Net / MultiChoice with responsibilities ranging from business development to regulatory affairs.
He later became a rated media and telecommunications equity analyst, consultant to major ICT organisations and regulators, and an investment banking executive at Nedbank Capital.
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He has mechanical engineering, African History and MBA - Finance degrees, a professional certificate in electric vehicles and various diplomas in fintech, IoT, smart infrastructure and organisational design.
previous project experience:
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programme managing a R10 billion enterprise and supplier development programme for a large African telco
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programme management of a digital terrestrial television installations rollout
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development of the national Waste Economy Master Plan to stimulate the circular economy
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conducting a feasibility study into the banning of disposal refrigerant cylinders and a business case for local manufacture of refillable cylinders
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preparation of business cases for various agri-initiatives:
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sunflower oil and animal feed plant
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pecan nut and grains farming operation
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chicken and rabbit industrial production business
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kiwi production and processing farm
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beef value chain proposition for a government institution
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ICT policy assessment on behalf of a telecommunications company
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development of a broadband business case for a telecommunications company
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development of a merger and operational optimisation strategy for two broadband network companies
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evaluation of funding proposal for a metro fibre network
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evaluation of an undersea fibre network funding proposal
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feasibility studies of biogas projects for a piggery, brewery
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development of DStv business plan
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leading the M-Net / Supersport licensing process
