Our Journey of Innovation and Dedication

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The business was conceived when Paulinah and Ernst met in 2006, while delivering essential systems in the insurance industry. They observed that international software development companies struggled to communicate effectively with their African customers, often imposing practices that didn’t align with local needs. Thus, DSF’s vision was born: to provide simple, solid, and flexible solutions tailored to each customer’s context and requirements.

The company was started in 2017, and it has successfully provided DSF project teams to a number of customers throughout southern Africa. We remain focused on building valuable digital working solutions that make a notable difference in helping people do business better.

At DSF, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve by embracing emerging trends, and leveraging the latest technologies.

DSF consistently generates products and journeys that drive growth and promote engagement. Our tailored digital solutions are crafted to cater to the specific needs of our local and international clientele, elevating their customer satisfaction and streamlining operations.

DSF’s teams are built on principles of diversity, creativity, expertise, and passion. They comprise top-tier technology experts, developers, solution architects, and consultants. Our mission is to address the rising demand for customised IT services that tackle each client’s unique challenges head-on. With deep industry knowledge, we deliver business-centric solutions across diverse sectors.

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Executive Leadership

Kabo Botlhole

Kabo Botlhole

Chief Executive Officer

Kabo is a C-suite technology and digital transformation executive with 20+ years experience leading strategy-to-execution programmes across insurance, mining and diamonds, and public sector environments in Africa and the USA.

As CEO of DSF Botswana, he brings a combination of executive leadership and delivery discipline to help clients unlock measurable value.

Timile Mabutho

Timile Mabutho

Head Business Development

Timile is a legal and business operations professional with experience in technology, fintech, and insurance sectors.

At Digital Solution Foundry, she leads legal and business operations, supporting commercial transactions, compliance, and strategic business initiatives across Southern Africa.

Timile is passionate about leveraging legal and commercial expertise to drive innovation, manage risk, and enable sustainable business growth.

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South Africa

Connected by collaboration

Our South African and Botswana teams are connected by more than geography. We work together, share knowledge and support each other, bringing the strength of our regional network to every project.

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