​Information and communication

RuralNet is a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) focused on delivering reliable, affordable high-speed internet access to the underserved communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing essential connectivity to residents, businesses, and institutions in this rural Karoo community.

Real Apps For Africa is a digital innovation and consultancy company dedicated to building transformative solutions for Africa’s fast-growing digital economy. We specialise in creating scalable, user-centred applications that address everyday challenges across industries, including health, education, transport, property, and community services.

Our strength lies in bridging the gap between modern technology and real-world African needs, ensuring that our products are not only innovative but also practical, inclusive, and accessible to underserved markets. From mobile-first platforms to

Manzi Smart Solutions is a South African technology company developing innovative, community-driven water management solutions. Our flagship product, the Manzi App, combines IoT technology, data analytics, and citizen engagement to improve water distribution transparency, optimize municipal tanker deliveries, and support sustainable water use.

By integrating with smart meters, IoT water level sensors, and municipal systems, Manzi empowers residents, businesses, and authorities with real-time insights into water availability, usage, and delivery performance. The platform fosters accountability

CityPulse ZA is a civic-tech startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, dedicated to bridging the gap between citizens and government in service delivery. Our platform enables real-time reporting, tracking, and resolution of service delivery issues across all wards, with a special focus on underserved communities.

Our mission is to empower citizens, enhance transparency, and improve accountability in local government operations, while creating employment opportunities through a network of field agents and digital service coordinators. CityPulse ZA is designed to provide actionable insights to

Invidotech “Invisible Dot Technology” is a South African deep-tech innovation company developing GPS-integrated Nano-Microdot technology for asset tracking and theft recovery. A 1mm GPS integrated microdot with tamper-proof, sensor-compatible system that offers real-time geolocation capabilities and intelligent analytics for insurers. The technology has the capability to lie dormant and therefore undetectable, which can then be activated on-demand using Invidotech proprietary technology to geolocate the asset anywhere, anytime. We are currently developing our MVP in collaboration with the CSIR