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About Umvangazi Holdings

One group.
Five clear responsibilities.

Research. Engineering. Security. Operations. Capital — coordinated as one technology group.

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Why Umvangazi

Technology problems cross boundaries.

One group. Five coordinated capabilities. A single approach to solving complex technology challenges across the full lifecycle.

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  1. 01 Evidence Research, insight and validation to answer the right questions.
  2. 02 Systems Design and build fit-for-purpose technology solutions.
  3. 03 Security Protect people, data and operations across every layer.
  4. 04 Operations Deploy, run and support technology with confidence.
  5. 05 Scale Turn proven solutions into sustainable growth.

Ownership map

Discover. Build. Protect. Operate. Scale.

Five responsibilities. Five accountable owners.

Follow one idea through the group. At every station a single company owns the work, then hands a stronger result to the next.

01 Umvangazi Research

Discover

ReceivesQuestions Hands overEvidence Meet the owner 02 Umvangazi Technologies

Build

ReceivesEvidence Hands overWorking technology Meet the owner 03 Umvangazi Cyber

Protect

ReceivesWorking technology Hands overTrusted technology Meet the owner 04 Thwane Digital

Operate

ReceivesTrusted technology Hands overDependable services Meet the owner 05 Umvangazi Capital

Scale

ReceivesDependable services Hands overDurable ventures Meet the owner

The group

Five companies. Five accountable roles.

Each owns a distinct responsibility. The holding company sets one strategy, governance and delivery model; each specialist company carries its own promise and its own published capabilities.

Umvangazi HoldingsGoverns strategy, governance and delivery
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Umvangazi Research

Discover what should exist next.

  • Applied Research
  • Emerging Technology Research
  • Artificial Intelligence Research
6 capabilities Explore Build

Umvangazi Technologies

Turn requirements into systems.

  • Custom Software Development
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Web Application Development
12 capabilities Explore Protect

Umvangazi Cyber

Make technology defensible.

  • Penetration Testing
  • Web Application Security Testing
  • API Security Testing
16 capabilities Explore Operate

Thwane Digital

Keep everyday technology dependable.

  • Managed IT
  • Technical Support and Help Desk
  • Networks and Connectivity
9 capabilities Explore Scale

Umvangazi Capital

Convert validated potential into scale.

  • Venture Development
  • Strategic Investment
  • Incubation and Company Building
6 capabilities Explore

Baobab Intelligence Group

Seven sector groups. One African enterprise vision.

Baobab Intelligence Group brings together seven coordinated sector groups to build capability, enterprise and long-term value across Africa.

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  1. 01 Umvangazi Holdings Technology, digital platforms and cybersecurity. Explore group
  2. 02 Continental Harvest Africa Agriculture, food production and processing. Explore group
  3. 03 Elephant Route Logistics Logistics, transport and distribution. Explore group
  4. 04 Baobab People and Human Capital People, employment and workforce development. Explore group
  5. 05 Baobab Education, Knowledge and Capability Education, research, training and skills development. Explore group
  6. 06 Baobab Intelligence, Investigations and Assurance Intelligence, investigations, risk and independent assurance. Explore group
  7. 07 Baobab Built Environment and Infrastructure Construction, infrastructure and the built environment. Explore group

Work with Umvangazi Holdings

Your challenge. Our expertise. A solution built to last.

Tell us what your organisation needs to achieve. Whether it involves software, cybersecurity, infrastructure, research or business growth, we will connect you with the right specialist team and help define a practical way forward.

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