Rodney Maphanga
Managing Director
Rivoni Matimba Pty ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa
Rodney Maphanga, founder of Rivoni Matimba, leverages energy and ICT innovation to drive sustainable growth and global partnerships for impactful change.
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About me
Rodney Maphanga is an experienced entrepreneur and visionary leader with over 20 years of expertise spanning the energy, ICT, and infrastructure sectors. He is the founder and Managing Director of Rivoni Matimba (Pty) Ltd, a South African company focused on delivering integrated clean energy and digital solutions across the continent.
With a BCom degree from Wits University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership, Rodney combines strong academic grounding with deep industry insight. His career includes work with multinational corporations, government institutions, and diverse sectors such as mining, healthcare, and financial services. Rodney is passionate about sustainable development, systems integration, and leveraging innovation—especially AI and IoT—to build smarter, more resilient communities and economies.
Skills
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Sustainable Development & Impact Leadership
- Cross-Border Collaboration (SADC & Global South)
- Entrepreneurship & Executive Leadership
- Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
- AI & IoT for Energy and Smart Cities
- PublicPrivate Partnerships & Government Engagement
Interests
- Energy Access & Poverty Reduction
- public-private partnerships
- Social Impact & Community Empowerment
- Digital Innovation (AI, IoT, Smart Cities)
- Clean Energy Transition & Sustainability
- Investment & Development Finance
- Travel, Culture & Pan-African Connectivity
International markets of interest
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