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Rodney Maphanga

Managing Director

Rivoni Matimba Pty ltd

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Rodney Maphanga, founder of Rivoni Matimba, leverages energy and ICT innovation to drive sustainable growth and global partnerships for impactful change.

My organisation

At Rivoni Matimba Pty Ltd, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that cater to our clients' diverse needs. Our team specializes in providing top-notch services in various sectors, ensuring that we contribute to the success and growth of businesses. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and building meaningful partnerships with our clients. Together, we strive to create lasting value and drive progress within the industries we serve.
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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.

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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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Sub-Saharan Africa Northern Africa and Western AsiaCentral and Southern AsiaEastern and South-Eastern AsiaLatin America and the CaribbeanOceaniaEurope and Northern America