About Us

Making A Difference

Phambano Technology Development Centre NPC

Phambano Technology Development Centre NPC (Phambano derived from Tshivenda,
meaning make a difference), founded in 2017, is a purpose-driven organisation that provides
sustainable digital capacity building solutions to civil society organisations across Southern
Africa. The aim of our programmes is to increase the digital capacity of organisations and
empower them to reach more beneficiaries at a local and global level.

Our Vision

To be the preferred provider of digital capacity-building solutions to civil society
organisations across Southern Africa.

Our Mission

We exist to strengthen and empower civil society organisations across Southern Africa by
building digital, technology, and organisational capacity, enabling them to operate more
effectively, sustainably, and at scale in advancing their mission.

Meet Our

Operations Team

Arnold Netshambidi

Executive Director

arnold@phambano.org.za

Di Ruthenberg

Executive Assistant

operations@phambano.org.za

Sphakamiso Luthuli

IT & TechSoup Support Coordinator

spha@phambano.org.za

Sibongile Ndlovu

Marketing Coordinator

marketing@phambano.org.za

Zandile Nkumane

Finance Officer

finance@phambano.org.za

Meet The

Board of Directors

Abey Tau

Chairperson

Dithuso Makhalanyane

Secretary

Reshoketswe Chiloane

Treasurer

Our clients

Testimonials

  • Look, as Myezo Sustainable Development Alliance, we think that without Phambano many NPOs would be left behind. We are where we are and where we are going because of you. We are now a larger Forum working alongside the our city municipality and are looking forward to working with organisations like yours and RLab into bringing digital change in our communities.
    Myezo Sustainable Development Alliance
  • Phambano Technology Development Centre has been a reliable IT partner for us at LGMAC for many years. We have a close relationship with Mr. Arnold Netshambidi and his team, who are always available when we need help.

    Their service often goes beyond what we expect, and they are generous in sharing valuable technology programs that benefit our organisation.
    Legacy Giving After Care and Mentoring centre Deon Mungadi
  • I have been able to assist multiple NPOs with the support and guidance from Arnold and his team. Over the last couple of decades, training, support, workshops and financial savings on ICT spend has allowed budgets to stretch further in the core work that the organisations are doing.
    Casual Workers Advice office: Deirdre Mullan
  • If it was not for your support our organisations IT would never be where we are today. Please continue doing the great work you do. All of the organisations you help are amazing causes, and South Africa needs you guys
    Sparrow Schools: Quentin
  • We are more effective in our day-to-day operations because we have the digital tools we need to carry them out
    Sparrow Schools: Quentin
  • I have been upskilled in many areas of technology resulting in enhanced communications within our organisation.
    Bible Institute of South Africa: Kathy Noland