TechCentral is a Johannesburg-based business technology news organisation covering South Africa’s ICT economy. Founded in 2009 by Duncan McLeod, it reports for senior IT and business decision makers on telecoms and broadband, enterprise software and cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, and technology shifts in energy and broadcasting. The newsroom publishes daily news, analysis and opinion, and extends its reporting through interviews with industry leaders on the TechCentral Show. The publication is known for a B2B focus and steady audience growth, and emphasises editorial independence with a clear separation between editorial and advertising. In April 2025, Publishared acquired TechCentral’s parent, NewsCentral Media; McLeod stayed on as editor-in-chief and the title continues to operate from Johannesburg while expanding its editorial and commercial offerings. Recent coverage has ranged from mobile broadband rules and payments innovation to rooftop solar and data‑centre buildouts, reflecting a blend of enterprise IT and telecoms reporting. Through specialist interviews and targeted events, TechCentral serves South African boardrooms seeking credible ICT intelligence.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2009
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Technology
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
8,300
Twitter number of followers:
86,700
YouTube number of followers:
4,092

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Duncan McLeod
Directors:
Duncan McLeod, Michelle Losco

Team

Full-time employees:
15
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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