National Award for Innovation
Green Crete
Chairman, Vibranium Group · Johannesburg
Known in communities as “The Builder”, building social enterprises that bring previously disadvantaged communities into the economy through infrastructure, skills and digital jobs.

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ventures under leadership
(01) About
As Chairman of Vibranium Group, Arthur leads a collection of social enterprises focused on economic inclusion, through infrastructure deployment, skills development and digital job creation.
He is passionate about the personal growth of his team and delivering outsized value to customers and investors, and credits the sustainability of his community projects to shared aspirations.
Ventures across six sectors
Cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, Berlin
Building since
Press & broadcast features

“The lack of meaningful access to technology in the hands of the poor will continue to widen the economic gap between the have and the have (k)nots.”
(02) The ownership voyage
Business incubation & acceleration
Designs and delivers infrastructure, programmes and technology solutions that connect small businesses, school leavers and NGOs to the global economy, so they can build the ability to earn a livelihood.
Alternative building technology
A patented walling system that is quicker, stronger and greener than conventional building methods. Agrément, NHBRC and SABS approved.
EdTech · AR · VR · AI · 3D · Holograms
Invests in individuals, aligning them to their purpose and giving them access to world-class learning platforms and programmes. A home for lifelong learning, connecting, engaging and educating for a fast-changing world.
Custom apps in FinTech, PropTech & IoT
Combines strategy with technology to define true needs, clarify complex requirements and ship robust, reliable and scalable web and mobile apps built on rigorously tested principles.
Bespoke software development
Founded in Santa Monica, CA, delivering customer-centred software and services that increase efficiency, cut costs and align IT strategy with business objectives.
Fibre & wireless installations
Aerial and underground fibre construction with full close-out packages: as-builts, daily performance reports and safe-site sign-offs. Craftsmanship from build through installation and testing.
Internet of Things
Ultra-low-power wireless IoT with always-on, bi-directional communication, powering millions of multi-year-battery displays and sensors for real-time omni-channel retail.
Solutions as a service
Business technology services in robotics, VR, AR, holograms and the Internet of Everything, including temi, the AI personal service robot for homes, offices, retail and hospitality.
eLearning platforms
Lets training providers digitise their full education process on their own branded platform, e-learning, e-assessments and learner management in one place.
Marine services consulting
Commercial diving and marine support services, led by a team with experience across marine operations, HSE, IT and business management.
AR · VR · Extended & cinema reality
5G solutions, holographic design and immersive VR education courses, setting new benchmarks while widening public access to these technologies.
Custom pod design, build & deploy
End-to-end creative pods: design, manufacturing, assembly and off-grid utility options for more productive spaces.
(03) Recognition
John F. Kennedy

Featured honour
Mail & Guardian Top 200 South Africans
Science & Technology
Green Crete
Making waves in South Africa
Alumni
Rho Phi Lambda Chapter
Trusted by & partnered with
(04) In the media
Interview on inclusive tech & the 4IR
Broadcast
Techub, Forge Academy feature
Broadcast · 2021
Forge Academy launches fully inclusive 4IR lab for all South Africans
Article · 2020
Launch of Forge Academy, backed by Nokia and the Finnish Embassy
Article · 2020
South Africa gets its first fully inclusive 4IR academy
Article · 2020
Forge Academy & Labs gives away five fully funded bursaries for Youth Month
Article · 2023
Students develop COVID-19 symptom chatbots in 4IR hackathon
Article · 2021
Fully funded IT and digital marketing bursaries on offer
Article · 2023
Forge Academy in the news
Article
(05) Beyond the boardroom
“Arthur is passionate about the projects he gets involved in and always maintains a positive attitude in challenging times. He leads by example and is a great motivator. As a business partner he is loyal and trustworthy.”

B.Sc. Management of Information Technology
Cleary University
Plus several diplomas & professional certifications.
Sustainability · Green energy · Space travel · Bio-hacking · Architecture · Extra-terrestrials
(06) Contact