Client-centric
Institutional outcomes first — tools second.
About Akili
Capability partner for institutions that must endure scrutiny
Since 2004 we have helped South African organisations run Microsoft systems that auditors, regulators and staff can trust — with skills transfer built into every engagement.
Microsoft Solutions Partner · Digital & App Innovation · Azure100% women-ownedLevel 1 B-BBEE contributor21+ years serving South African institutions
Mission
Empower African organisations to eliminate operational bottlenecks through governed Microsoft systems — so efficiency and impact compound together.
Vision
A smarter Africa where growth, good governance and social impact are enabled by systems institutions can actually run.
Values
What we hold ourselves to
Innovation
Governable innovation on the Microsoft stack.
Sustainability
Solutions that endure beyond the project.
Collaboration
Partnerships that transfer capability.
Integrity
Transparent scoping and accountable delivery.
Timeline
Two decades of Microsoft delivery
- 2004
Akili IT Services founded to help African organisations run on better systems.
- 2008
Microsoft Gold Partner — collaboration and content management.
- 2012
Expanded into cloud solutions and business intelligence.
- 2016
Launched Power Platform practice for apps and automation at scale.
- 2020
Microsoft Solutions Partner — Digital & App Innovation and Azure.
- 2025
Deepening governed AI and Copilot enablement for institutions.
Leadership
Meet the team
Chris Mabhele
Managing Director
Sibonelo Malakiya
Technical Director
Mihlali Nguta
Operations Lead
- Certified Microsoft Solutions Partner
- 100% women-owned and Level 1 B-BBEE compliant
- Highly experienced & certified technology experts
- User training at go-live and flexible Care packages