We have a very simple mission: to deliver relevant local content on world class platforms across Africa.
Our business is driven by certain key principles. Always question the norm. Never be boring. And always embrace new technology to directly serve the market that wants it. After all, a publisher that owns a tech platform is the publisher of the future.
We own and operate the iPortal family across Africa, nine world class content portals syndicating up-to-the-minute local and international news, lifestyle content and a huge database of restaurant and accommodation listings.
These portals not only give us insight into and access to the markets, but the time in market was invaluable for Umuntu Media. Our future strategy and rollout is all based on insight and knowledge we gained from these markets.
During the next phase Mimiboard will play a critical role in our content creation structure. This will enable us to launch into nine additional countries and build content editorial teams on the ground.
Inspired by the traditional noticeboard, the lack of local content and the challenges we as a media owner faced, we launched Mimiboard. The proprietary Mimiboard technology enables us to:
Umuntu media founder and CEO, online publishing and media expert, tech entrepreneur and passionate African. Johan conceived Umuntu Media when he was researching a family holiday to Namibia and he realised that there was a huge gap for credible, up-to-date local content. Johan developed the concept for Umuntu using his experience as a marketing and new media specialist. Since 2009 he has drawn on his considerable energy and passion to build Umuntu into the tech leader it is today.
Online marketing specialist and savvy technologist. Jaco brings his experience in digital marketing and web development to lead the operations at Umuntu. Jaco works with Johan in ensuring Umuntu Media runs smoothly, whether deploying a new portal to the world, or talking technology at industry conferences.
eVentures Africa Fund (eVA Fund) invested in Umuntu Media from the start of our journey. In September 2011, eVA provided USD1m in funding, which will take us and our portals to Africa and the world. eVA invests in small and medium sized African internet and mobile related companies, focusing on capital and business development support. The target region is sub-Saharan Africa. Website: www.eva-fund.com
