Itnewsafrica.Com

http://www.itnewsafrica.com
IT News Africa is a Johannesburg-based media company covering the continent’s technology and telecommunications economy since 2007. It publishes reporting and analysis on mobile networks, enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud, fintech, startups, and consumer tech, serving a professional readership of CIOs, IT managers, telecom executives, vendors, and policymakers across Africa. Beyond publishing, the company runs an events portfolio that has become a fixture on the regional tech calendar. Flagship gatherings include IoT Forum Africa, Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa, Digital Retail Africa, and the IT Leaders Forum, alongside the long‑running Innovation Dinner series, which convenes senior decision‑makers in South Africa and has expanded to Nigeria and Kenya. These conferences and invite‑only dinners draw hundreds of delegates and feature regulators, corporate technology heads, and solution providers, fostering practical discussion and dealmaking. IT News Africa also publishes African Innovator magazine, a title focused on how technology is shaping African business and society. The organization is led by CEO and Editor‑in‑Chief Abe Wakama. Through a mix of reporting, executive interviews, research-driven agendas, and convening power, IT News Africa connects enterprises, startups, and policymakers while providing context for investment and technology choices across the region. In 2019, IoT Forum Africa attracted more than 400 delegates, underscoring the brand’s reach among public‑ and private‑sector technology leaders. Its coverage spans telecom operators, enterprise and SME digitization, fintech, e‑government, cybersecurity, and consumer innovation.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2007
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Technology
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
9,100
Twitter number of followers:
23,900
Instagram number of followers:
830
YouTube number of followers:
844

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Abe Wakama
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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