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Vuyo Enabler

Founder / Director of various companies

Vuyo Tofile is an Emerging Markets Enabler and the Managing Director of Timbaktuu.12 He founded Timbaktuu Group Africa with the purpose of providing unserved and underserved communities with innovative ways to access goods, services, and opportunities, aiming to create a more inclusive economy.2

Tofile is known for his entrepreneurial journey and insights on business development. He started as an entrepreneur selling boerewors rolls and learned valuable lessons about product iteration and pricing.12 His philosophy emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with failure and learning from experiences to make faster business decisions.2

At SAITEX 2024, Tofile was a presenter for emerging markets enabler workshops, where he shared his experiences and advice for entrepreneurs.12 His company, Timbaktuu Group, focuses on assisting and enabling eCommerce merchants and carriers to access and service informal markets.4

Tofile is active on LinkedIn, where he has over 16,000 followers and describes himself as a Founder, Board Member, and Emerging Market Focused professional based in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area.3

Highlights

Jan 1 · dmgevents.com
Informal sector has a crucial role in the global economy, accounting ...
SAITEX 2024 Opens with Key Insights on Integrating the Informal ...
SAITEX 2024 Opens with Key Insights on Integrating the Informal ...

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Johannesburg Metropolitan Area