The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, together with the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa, invites participants to the Science Forum South Africa 2025. The Forum provides a dynamic platform for open and inclusive debate on the role of science, technology and innovation in society...

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Swazuka is a professional procurement and supply services company, dedicated to providing comprehensive office solutions tailored to the needs of corporate and public sector clients. Our core offering includes the supply of high-quality stationery, office consumables, and a range of outsourced support services essential to day-to-day business operations.

We position ourselves as a strategic partner to organisations by streamlining the procurement process, ensuring cost efficiency, and delivering reliable service. Our objective is to enable clients to focus on their core business functions while

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

MoveEasy is a unified fintech ecosystem committed to empowering informal traders, small businesses, and self-employed individuals by providing access to digital tools and formal financial and business management solutions. Through the strategic use of technology in an impactful and user-friendly ecosystem, MoveEasy aims to drive meaningful upliftment and inclusion.

The ecosystem features two pioneering platforms:

  • Sisonke Digital Hub – A robust network connecting and supporting traders across townships.
  • EasyFuel – An innovative fuel purchasing platform designed to make fuel more affordable.

These

Winsome Africa is a purpose-driven, accounting consulting and business transformation firm, founded to serve as a catalyst for economic justice, business resilience, and enterprise excellence. Based in South Africa, our mission is to empower organisations to make sound, forward-looking financial decisions by simplifying complexity through innovation, automation, and strategic insight.

We specialise in automated financial reporting, accounting compliance, risk management, and business advisory. Our clients range from SMEs and non-profits to public entities and private corporations. Through

Tech Connect Hub is a dynamic technology retail and services business based in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, strategically positioned near Amajuba College, district offices, and the local police station. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by offering affordable access to devices, connectivity, and expert tech services within walking distance of key institutions and neighbourhoods.

 Core Offerings

  • Refurbished Computers & Phones: Affordable, high-quality devices for students, businesses, and individuals
  • Modern Accessories: Chargers, cables, cameras, and tech gadgets to complement today’s

As a supply chain company, we manage the flow of information, products, and services from raw materials to end consumers. This involves integrating and coordinating operations across various departments, organizations, and geographic regions.

In addition, as freight forwarders, our role extends beyond national borders. We coordinate and oversee the shipment of goods on behalf of shippers, acting as intermediaries to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of cargo from its point of origin to its final destination.

Vision:
To eradicate poverty and rebuild South African communities through locally-owned, scalable enterprises that drive employment, hope, and self-sustaining economic growth.

Mission:
To build a multi-sector, innovation-led economy by launching high-impact projects that empower unemployed youth, underserved communities, and local families.

Flagship Project – YOU WIN
A mobile-first fintech and gamification platform that rewards users with real-world prizes (groceries, airtime, cash, Everland tickets) through daily challenges. It’s designed to:

  • Financially empower unemployed youth
  • Drive community

At SkyeLabs, we're not just building an EdTech solution; we're creating a category-defining integrated digital ecosystem that addresses a multi-billion-dollar problem in emerging markets: trapped mobile airtime value and fragmented school experiences. Our platform, SkyeFone, is the first platform to seamlessly integrate:

  • A student's cloud phone.
  • A multi-functional NFC student card for campus access, attendance, and cashless payments.
  • A groundbreaking airtime-to-cash exchange feature – our core differentiator, converting prepaid airtime into usable digital wallet funds.

Marulasoft (Pty) Ltd is a South African research and development company building digital infrastructure for informal economies. Our mission is to close the digital gap by creating solutions that solve real problems in everyday township life—especially in sectors like public transport and food services that are often overlooked by traditional tech innovation.

We own and operate two core platforms: Areye and Maregula, each designed to digitize high-volume, low-tech sectors in ways that are practical, scalable, and deeply rooted in local realities.

1. Areye – Real-Time Visibility for Public