OneConnect Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation and Growth Across Africa
[Centurion, 18 July 2024] – OneConnect, a leading pan-African technology company, proudly marks its 15th anniversary this year. Established in South Africa in 2009, OneConnect has grown exponentially, expanding its footprint across the African continent while fostering enduring partnerships through a commitment to innovation, service excellence, and resilience.
Founded by Roger Sithole, who serves as Group Chairman, OneConnect has navigated and overcome numerous challenges over the years, as many Tech Start-up’s do. Reflecting on the company’s journey, Sithole remarked, “Incredibly, we have sustained the business through thick and thin. Despite challenges, we persevered, building OneConnect project by project, partner by partner, customer by customer.”
Since its inception, OneConnect has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its workforce to over 120 employees by 2023 and establishing operations in key African markets such as Kenya and Mozambique. Sithole further reflected, “Diversifying our offerings and customer base to become a leading IT company in Africa is a source of great pride for us.”
Embracing technological advancements, OneConnect has remained at the forefront of industry trends, integrating innovations such as proctoring, virtual reality, and AI into its software solutions. “We are committed to continuous growth and leadership in our industry sectors,” Sithole affirmed.
Group CEO, Sylvester Ratlabala highlighted the collaborative spirit driving OneConnect’s success, stating, “our partnerships have revolutionized how we deliver anchoring solutions, enhancing service quality for our valued customers.”
Looking forward, Ratlabala shared his vision for OneConnect, emphasizing, “our focus remains on sustaining an innovative and agile organization through top-tier IT solutions. We are dedicated to expanding our impact across Africa and beyond.”
As OneConnect celebrates 15 years of achievement, the company reaffirms its commitment to driving technological innovation and delivering exceptional service to its diverse clientele.
