Founding Team
A small, focused team of builders committed to solving one of Africa's most ambitious challenges — owning our place in space.
Siyabonga Majaha Dlamini
South Africa
Siyabonga is the driving force behind SouthOrbit Technology. As Founder, CEO, and CTO, he leads the overarching vision to build Africa's first independent, world-class orbital infrastructure — spanning satellite systems, deep-space robotics, and advanced propulsion technology. He engineers the technical architecture that underpins every product and platform SouthOrbit develops.
Engineering
Cyprus International University · Present
Nhlanhla Simelane
South Africa
Nhlanhla shapes the product vision that connects SouthOrbit's engineering capabilities to the market. As CPO and Co-Founder, he leads product strategy, roadmap execution, and ensures that every platform — from OrbitLab to our satellite systems — is designed to deliver measurable impact for Africa and the world.
Julius Nzima
USA
Julius manages the financial architecture of SouthOrbit Technology. As CFO and Co-Founder, he oversees financial strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation — ensuring the company is positioned to scale operations across the continent and beyond. He brings cross-disciplinary expertise spanning technology and finance.
Associate Degree in Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
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We are always looking for exceptional people who want to help shape Africa's role in the next era of space exploration.
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