At the 2013 Samsung Africa Forum in Cape Town, Samsung Electronics unveiled new products and services which formed its latest smart offerings for a smarter Africa.

The forum virtually had Samsung taking the media on "journey of wonder;" with the company showcasing a wide array of products - ranging from speakers to smartphones - which marked the unveiling of the company's most recent technology targeted exclusively at the African continent.

During the course of his address to the attendees at the forum, George Ferreira - VP and COO at Samsung Electronics Africa - said that the smart devices showcased by Samsung have the potential to bring about a substantial improvement in the lives of the residents of Africa.

Ferreira said in his speech that Samsung offers the widest portfolio of consumer electronics devices in the ICT industry; and also revealed that the focus of the Samsung brand will be extended to cater to device users in government, enterprise, and the private sector, as well small and medium businesses.

With reference to the wide-ranging products which Samsung has unveiled especially for the users in Africa, Ferreira said: "At Samsung, we have committed ourselves to enriching the lives of those living in Africa by making sure we create smart devices for the continent."