CIMA’s ENGAGE Africa 2026 brings global finance leaders to South Africa

The global body for management accountants is uniting finance professionals to examine the profession’s future across Africa and worldwide

ENGAGE Africa 2026 will examine the factors transforming Africa's economic landscape, covering macroeconomic instability, liquidity constraints, tech-driven change, and shifting workforce expectations.”— Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA, VP – Africa at CIMA

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), recognized globally as the premier professional body for management accountants, is set to hold its third annual flagship ENGAGE Africa 2026 gathering at The Lord Charles Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, scheduled for 28-30 October 2026. Under the banner The Next Wave of Resilience, this event will unite finance and business executives to examine the dynamics reshaping organizations, economies, and the accounting profession at large.

With an extensive roster of speakers drawn from both regional and international backgrounds, ENGAGE Africa 2026 will delve into the factors transforming Africa's business climate, including macroeconomic instability, liquidity challenges, technological advancements, and shifting workforce requirements. The agenda is designed to assist finance and business leaders in converting these obstacles into concrete strategic moves, arming them with the financial expertise, technological tools, and leadership skills essential for fostering resilience, expansion, and sustained organizational achievement.

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Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President – Africa at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, commented: “Throughout Africa and globally, organizations are dealing with swift economic shifts, technological breakthroughs, and growing unpredictability. In this context, ENGAGE Africa 2026 will assemble prominent voices and varied viewpoints to examine the trends influencing the finance and business sectors. Our objective is to make certain that attendees depart with useful takeaways, actionable approaches, and renewed assurance to assist their organizations in adapting and prospering.

“What distinguishes ENGAGE Africa is the exceptional quality of discussions, connections, and ideas that arise when professionals from across the continent gather to learn, innovate, and take the lead. The involvement and enthusiasm observed at earlier events extended well past the conference itself, igniting fresh perspectives, productive partnerships, and enduring professional connections. As we gear up for the third installment of ENGAGE Africa, we are excited to expand on that momentum and offer an even more substantial experience.”

Featured keynote presenters are:
– Angus Westley: General Manager, Opus Pharmaceuticals
– Daniel Silke: Director, Political Futures Consultancy, and Political Economy Analyst
– Derk Bleeker: Chief Commercial Officer, Sage
– Dr Justine Cohen: Hall of Fame Speaker and Bestselling Author
– Dr Mizinga Melu: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Absa Bank Zambia
– Erik Asgeirsson: CEO and President, CPA.com
– Jordaan Burger: Managing Director, Africa and Middle East, Sage
– Professor Kalu Ojah: Professor of Finance, Wits Business School
– Rosalind Kainyah, MBE: International Speaker on ESG & Responsible Business
– Rapelang Rabana: Co-Founder and Partner, FFWD Innovation
– Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA: Immediate Past President of CIMA, Immediate Past Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Chief Executive Officer of Metapraxis, and Co-Principal and Managing Director of Corton Investments
– Stafford Masie: Executive Chairman and Director, Africa Bitcoin Corporation
– Toby Chapman: Partner, OC&C Strategy Consultants
– Vusi Thembekwayo: World-renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker and author
– Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA: President of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Co-Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
– Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA: President and CEO, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA and CIMA
– Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA: Chief Executive – Management Accounting, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA and CIMA
– Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA: Vice President – Africa, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA and CIMA