Thoko Miya
Chairperson
The Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2026 is co-hosted by CyberM8 Initiative NPC in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Government of the Republic of South Africa.
Some of the countries that participated at the Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2026
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Africa Cybersecurity
2027 ActivitiesA hackathon aimed at bringing together cybersecurity enthusiasts, developers, and innovators.
NextGen Skills Bootcamps equip youth with cutting-edge ICT skills for innovation and economic growth.
A platform for researchers and academics to present solutions shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Why
AttendThe Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2027 will convene a diverse network of 1 500 decision-makers, policymakers, innovators, and cybersecurity stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
Expected stakeholders include:
- Ministers, Deputy Ministers & Senior Government Officials
- Government Policymakers & Regulators
- CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CDOs & IT Executives
- National, Provincial & Local Government Departments
- State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
- Telecommunications Operators & Infrastructure Providers
- Financial Institutions & Fintech Companies
- Law Enforcement & Cybercrime Investigation Agencies
- Research Institutions & Universities
- TVET Colleges & Skills Development Bodies
- International Development Agencies & Diplomatic Missions
- ICT MSMEs, Startups & Cybersecurity Vendors
- Civil Society Organisations & Digital Rights Advocates
- Students, Youth Innovators & Emerging Professionals
The Indaba is intentionally structured to facilitate meaningful engagement between cybersecurity solution providers, policymakers, regulators, academia, and public sector decision-makers responsible for Africa’s digital transformation and cyber resilience agenda.
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SpeakersWe have a wide range of leading experts, policymakers, and practitioners in Cybersecurity and Cyber Law.
Tumelo Zwane
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Lutendo Muvhango
Director: Transnational Organised Crime and Criminal Justice under Global Governance and Continental Agenda Branch
Hon. Ntsako Kevin Mogobe
Chairperson of the COGTA Portfolio Committee in Gauteng
Dr Vincent Mello
Manager: System Administration & Risk Management
Adv Jacqueline (Jacky) Fick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Karina Malapane
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions: Specialised Crime Unit
Pat Adams
Manager of Communications and Training
Dr Katlego Leshabane
Director of Curriculum Development
Adv Gushwell Brooks
Practicing Advocate of the High Court
Adv Lerato Seema
Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Nokuthula Hlophe
Assistant Director for Cybersecurity
Brigadier JR Mosito
Section Head: Cybercrime Investigation Component: Priority Crime Specialised Investigation
Nomawethu Solwandle
Chief Director: Communications and Marketing
Adv Thokozani Mvelase
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Thulisile Mkhwanazi
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) specialist and researcher
Hloniphani Xulu
Researcher
Joyce Wema Isa-Molwane
Director Legal, Compliance and Board Secretary
Dr Makaziwe Makamba
Founder and Executive Director
Hon. Savannah Maziya
Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT)
Lisema Matsietsi
senior technical advisor for the GIZ Digital Skills for Jobs and Income (DS4JI) project
Dr Molefe Pule
Head of Naspers Labs
Dr Blessing Karumbidza
Research Scholar | Political Economist | Development Strategist | Digital Sovereignty and Human Agency Advocate
Dr Martin Koyabe
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Aubrey Mochela
Group Executive Director: Group Information Communication Technology and Information Management
Molupe Molupe
Chief Information & Technology
Kevlin Govender
Head of Threat Detection
Mfundo Hlophe
Founder and Executive Chairman
Nicole Cader
Cyber Learning Lead
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