At this year’s GovTech 2025 Conference hosted at the Durban ICC, the critical question posed by South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), and Department of Telecommunications and Digital Technologies (DTDT) was clear: How can Africa achieve true data and technology sovereignty?
For many delegates, the answer was on display at the stand of Khoi Tech, a 100% black-owned technology company based in Soweto. Over three days, Khoi Tech not only showcased its products but positioned itself as a tangible blueprint for a self-reliant African digital future.
A Hub of Innovation at GovTech 2025
The Khoi Tech stand attracted strong interest from government ministers, senior officials, municipal leaders, and private sector executives. The company unveiled its acclaimed Afriwatch1 smartwatch, Afripods1 wireless earphones, and most notably, its Khoi Corporate Solutions platform – a health-tech SaaS platform built in Africa, for Africa.
More than just devices, Khoi Tech demonstrated end-to-end digital solutions that safeguard sensitive data, drive workforce wellness, and enable secure healthcare delivery, all while keeping control firmly within Africa’s borders.
Answering the Call for Sovereignty
“The urgent call for data and technology sovereignty from our national departments is not just policy; it’s a mandate for action,” said Seati Moloi, CEO of Khoi Tech.
“True sovereignty means having control over our data, our technology stacks, and our innovative capacity. With solutions like our Khoi Health SaaS Platform, we ensure that sensitive health data for government and corporate wellness programmes resides on sovereign soil, directly supporting the strategic objectives of our national ministries.”
Real Solutions for South Africa’s Needs
Khoi Tech’s technology suite responds to urgent national and industry priorities:
- Government & Municipalities: Digital employee wellness programmes and driver health monitoring for safer public fleet operations.
- Private Sector: Customisable corporate wellness packages and performance analytics for sports teams.
- Healthcare: Secure, locally-managed doctor-to-patient remote monitoring tools to strengthen the national healthcare system.
Momentum Beyond the Conference
The strong reception at GovTech 2025 has positioned Khoi Tech as a key player in advancing Africa’s digital sovereignty goals. Discussions initiated at the event are expected to evolve into pilot programmes and strategic partnerships with government and corporate stakeholders.
Khoi Tech’s showcase went beyond product demonstrations, it directly answered the conference’s central question and highlighted how local enterprise can lead Africa’s journey toward technological self-reliance.
