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KPMG Private Enterprise has announced EcoRich as the Africa winner of the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator (GTI) 2026 competition, earning the opportunity to represent the continent at the global finals in November 2026.
Meaningful community impact is not only measured by what organisations give, but also by the time, skills and commitment their people are willing to invest. This International Literacy Day, 30 KPMG volunteers have put that principle into action, spending time with 240 Grade 2 learners at Riversands Primary School as part of KPMG’s Family for Literacy (KFFL) programme.
KPMG in Mauritius hosted a client and stakeholder engagement evening, bringing together business leaders to discuss opportunities shaping the future of Mauritius and Africa.
KPMG South Africa Partner Brenda Jajula has been named African Women Chartered Accountant (AWCA) Audit Partner of the Year 2026, recognising her contribution to the audit profession, leadership and the development of future talent.
KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition.
KPMG One Africa hosted the 2026 KPMG Africa Private Enterprise Venture Summit from 18–22 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit week attracted more than 250 attendees and over 50 speakers from across Africa and global markets.
KPMG has announced the appointment of Tola Adeyemi as Chief Executive Officer for KPMG One Africa, alongside the addition of Professor Olayinka David‑West and Dr George Njenga as independent of the Africa Governance Council (AGC). Effective from March 2026.
KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa has formally marked the conclusion of Ignatius Sehoole’s tenure, honouring a leader whose stewardship has become synonymous with integrity, resilience and institutional renewal.
Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, African CEOs remain optimistic about growth. Explore insights from 130 leaders across Southern, East, and West Africa in our latest outlook report.
KPMG in South Africa, in partnership with the University of Pretoria (UP), has
launched the Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu KPMG Scholarship to honour the retirement of its Chairman, Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu.
KPMG South Africa announces the appointment of Joelene Pierce as CEO, effective March 2026, following the planned retirement of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole.