Global finance and business leaders to convene in South Africa for CIMA's ENGAGE Africa 2026 conference

CIMA to bring together finance and business leaders for insights into the future of the profession in Africa and beyond

05 October 2026, Johannesburg – The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading professional body of management accountants, will host the third edition of the flagship ENGAGE Africa 2026 conference at The Lord Charles Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, from 28 to 30 October 2026. Centred on the theme The Next Wave of Resilience, the conference will bring together finance and business leaders to explore the forces reshaping organisations, economies and the profession itself.

Featuring a diverse line-up of regional and international speakers, ENGAGE Africa 2026 will explore the forces reshaping Africa's business environment, from macroeconomic volatility and liquidity pressures to technological disruption and evolving workforce demands. The programme will focus on helping finance and business leaders translate these challenges into strategic action, equipping them with the financial, technological and leadership capabilities needed to drive resilience, growth and long-term organisational success.

Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President – Africa at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, said:

“Across Africa and around the world, organisations are navigating rapid economic change, technological disruption and increasing uncertainty. Against this backdrop, ENGAGE Africa 2026 will bring together leading voices and diverse perspectives to explore the trends shaping the finance and business landscape. Our goal is to ensure delegates leave with practical insights, actionable strategies and renewed confidence to help their organisations adapt and thrive.

“What makes ENGAGE Africa truly special is the calibre of conversations, connections and ideas that emerge when professionals from across the continent come together to learn, innovate and lead. The engagement and energy we witnessed at previous editions extended far beyond the conference itself, sparking new thinking, meaningful collaboration and lasting professional relationships. As we prepare for the third edition of ENGAGE Africa, we look forward to building on that success and delivering an even more impactful experience.”

Keynote speakers include:

·         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

For more information about the conference, please visit the ENGAGE Africa 2026 website.

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About The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Founded in 1919, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA®) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. CIMA is a founding body of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; its members and students operate in more than 150 countries and territories, working at the heart of business — in industry, commerce, the public sector, and not-for-profit organisations. CIMA works closely with employers and sponsors leading-edge research, constantly updating its professional qualification and professional experience requirements to ensure it remains the employer’s choice when recruiting financially trained business leaders.

About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, AICPA, and CIMA

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) advances the reputation, employability, and quality of CPAs, CGMA designation holders, and accounting and financial professionals globally. Founded in 2017 by the AICPA and CIMA, it represents 574,000 AICPA and CIMA members, students, and registrants in more than 150 countries and territories, advocating for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues.