COMPANY PROFILE IMAGINE

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1 COMPANY PROFILE IMAGINE

2 INDEX IMAGINE AN INTRODUCTION TO IMABASE Imabase is proud to deliver broadcasting and telecommunications integration services to government and related industries. IMAGINE: AN INTRODUCTION TO IMABASE EXPERTISE: INDUSTRY PARTNERS INTEGRATION: SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES PROUD TO DELIVER: GOVERNANCE TEAM DETAILS: CONTACT PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 Strong partnerships with Poynting Antennas (Pty) Ltd (Poynting) and local manufacturing incubator, Tshwane East Manufacturing Incubation Centre (TEMIC), ensures that Imabase has the expertise of leading players in the telecommunication and broadcasting industries. IMAGINE connectivity for all: We understand that we are moving towards a society where Internet is a basic human right. We also understand that people everywhere want and need access to educational content, information and entertainment. As members of the private sector we want to work together with governments and municipalities. Understanding their challenges affords us the opportunity to assist them in executing their vision through our solutions. We are passionate about moving connectivity forward in Africa and together with our partners, we are excited to make a difference in the educational, community and governmental sectors.

3 EXPERTISE INDUSTRY PARTNERS - POYNTING EXPERTISE INDUSTRY PARTNERS - TEMIC Poynting Antennas (Pty) Ltd Founded by Dr André Fourie in 2001, Poynting has roughly 50 employees with 2 Ph.D engineers and a strong R&D team. Poynting designs, manufactures and sells cellular antenna products and related equipment mainly to the telecommunications, broadcasting and related industries. With extensive Intellectual Property (IP) with over 50 patents, trademarks and registered designs, Poynting has grown to become one of the leading antenna manufacturers in South Africa. Poynting specialises in the Cellular and Wireless Data markets and supplies antennas and associated products to large scale users and wireless data networks covering: Cellular or Fixed Wireless Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) antennas and access products for 2G/3G/4G and LTE to provide superior data/internet and voice services. These products comprise omni and directional antennas using innovative antenna designs to cover extremely wide frequency bands and MIMO dual antenna systems for LTE and 4G systems. The Poynting CCS division specialises in Small cell base station technology solutions - designed to address network and throughput challenges. These base station concealment solutions are designed to serve as fillers - to drive and deliver throughput in high density areas. Poynting s Skunkworks Division serves as the innovation hub for Poynting, From a solar powered television kit and affordable routers to smartphones for Africa, this division is responsible for furthering Poynting s promise of Making Wireless Happen. TEMIC was established through a joint venture undertaking between Poynting (PTY) Ltd and Lawrence Global Manufacturing primarily for the local production of the DigiAnt digital TV antenna. The production of the DigiAnt, which was recently chosen as one of the products that will be supplied as part of the USAASA digital migration tender, marks a milestone in South Africa s progress towards digital migration and it brings great opportunity for social and economic development in the Tshwane East area. Economic Development through Incubation: Tshwane East Manufacturing Incubation Centre The Incubation Centre is strategically located to be accessible for the Eersterust, Mamelodi, Nellmaphius and surrounding areas. Through the enterprise development programme of TEMIC, SMMEs will be incubated to partake meaningfully in the business and manufacturing opportunities emanating from the massive Broadcasting Digital Migration to be implemented in South Africa as well as other African countries. The Incubation Centre also promotes the development of small businesses involved in the production of high pressure aluminium die casting and steel fabrication products. TEMIC is accelerating SMME development by providing support to small, medium and micro enterprises over a three year incubation period. IMAGINE - WIFI IN EVERY COMMUNITY AND BROADCASTING FOR THE WHOLE OF AFRICA

4 IMAGINE INTEGRATION - SERVICES IMAG INE R E A L S O L A R P O W E R E D S O LT I O N S I N C O R P O R AT I N G B R O A D C A S T I N G A N D T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S F O R A CONNECTED AFRICA Imabase is a system integrator that uses technology science to enrich people s lives. INDUSTRIES and AREAS Solar Industry: Education, information and entertainment through solar-powered television and Internet solutions. Education: Providing integration of WiFi and broadcasting solutions for schools and other educational centres. Telecommunications: Making connectivity and access to the Internet happen for every community through the installation of fixed wireless- and base station concealment solutions. Broadcasting: Broadcasting systems integration to ensure entertainment and educational content is delivered throughout Africa. SERVICES Consulting, integration and installations partner for Government Development Initiatives and Services. Telecommunications and Broadcasting Systems Integration and services for Low-cost areas and Communities.

5 PROUD TO DELIVER GOVERNANCE TEAM PROUD TO DELIVER GOVERNANCE TEAM Landi Radebe Founder and Director With a National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting from Wits Technikon, Landi also furthered his education through doing a BCTA at UJ. For the last 15 years, he held various financial positions within companies such as Vodacom, PRASA and Transnet. Imabase was born after Landi, who worked within the telecommunications and infrastructure industries, became passionate about finding better solutions to provide infrastructure services and connectivity for Africa. Beth Komu Chief Technology Officer Beth is a telecommunications engineer at Poynting specialising in technology research and technical test and analysis in product development. She holds an MTech in Electrical Engineering majoring in Telecommunications from Tshwane University of Technology and an MSc in Electronic Engineering from French graduate school of engineering, ESIEE Paris. She has extensive professional knowledge and experience of digital TV technologies and mobile networks. Dr André Fourie Technology Partner Tsholofelo Ndlovu Chief Financial Officer Dr Fourie has a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering as well as a Ph.D. from Wits University. He is the founder and CEO of Poynting with more than 25 years experience in the engineering and telecommunications industries. Tsholofelo holds a BCom degree in Internal Auditing and Accounting from the University of Pretoria and is the Financial Manager for Poynting Direct. She has more than 5 years experience in auditing and financial management. Eduard Walker Non-Executive Business Development and Sales With a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Eduard is currently the SkunkWorks Business Unit Director at Poynting as well as the CEO of TEMIC. His experience includes project engineering, general management and extensive business development with the fulfilment of various roles within Poynting over the last 12 years. IMAGINE - ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THROUGH SOLAR SOLUTIONS

6 CONTACT US TEL: +27 (0) OFFICE: WEB: UNIT 4, N1 INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDMARKS AVE, SAMRAND