Bantu is a proud provider of AVEVA’s world-class industrial software solutions across the African continent. As part of AVEVA’s partner ecosystem, Bantu delivers the full spectrum of AVEVA’s leading-edge industrial software portfolio — empowering African businesses to harness the power of their operational data, drive digital transformation, and achieve sustainable growth.

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving innovation and sustainability, has established Africa as a standalone business unit with a clear “Africa for Africa” strategy. Bantu embodies this vision by bringing world-class technology tailored to local realities — leveraging local talent, local partners, and local innovation to serve African industries.

Our Core Capabilities

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Bantu delivers comprehensive IIoT solutions that connect industrial assets, sensors, and systems across the continent. AVEVA’s IIoT platform enables:

• Real-time data collection from on-premises control systems, remote assets, sensors, IIoT devices, and gateways

• Edge-to-cloud data management with integrated edge, on-premise, and cloud components

• Over 250 native communication protocols for vendor-neutral data collection

• Secure, reliable data delivery to remote users, applications, and analytics tools

Digital Twin Technology

AVEVA’s digital twin technology — the only solution on the market that spans the entire asset lifecycle — unites engineering and enterprise data to create a true digital backbone. Bantu helps African organisations:

• Create digital representations of physical assets for real-time visibility

• Take faster decisions, save costs, improve productivity, and anticipate failures before they happen

• Connect data from every layer of the technology stack for one contextualised experience

Performance Intelligence

Leveraging AVEVA’s PI System — trusted by 9 of the top 10 mining companies, 75% of the world’s crude oil and gas production, and 25 of the top 25 pharma companies — Bantu enables:

• A single source of truth for operational data

• Self-service data access and visualisation

• Rapid integration with business analytics and AI tools

SCADA and Operations Management

AVEVA System Platform, the world’s only responsive, scalable solution for supervisory, advanced SCADA, MES, and IIoT applications, provides a collaborative, standards-based foundation that unifies people, processes, and assets across all facilities.

Our Solutions Portfolio

For Oil & Gas

Africa’s oil and gas sector is at the heart of the continent’s digital transformation. Bantu delivers:

• Digital twin solutions for offshore and onshore operations

• Asset performance management to balance operating expenses and risk

• Remote operations and collaboration capabilities

• Connected worker platforms giving field technicians real-time data visibility

Reference: AVEVA’s partnership with Azule Energy, Angola’s largest independent oil and gas operator, demonstrates the transformative power of these solutions — reducing costs, improving safety, and unlocking new production opportunities.

For Mining

With 9 of the top 10 mining companies using AVEVA PI System, Bantu offers:

• Real-time operational data management

• Predictive maintenance and asset optimisation

• Supply chain optimisation and operational efficiency

For Water & Wastewater

Bantu enables sustainable water infrastructure across Africa through:

• Remotely monitored, low-carbon wastewater treatment solutions

• Scalable monitoring in low-bandwidth, off-grid environments

• 85% reduction in maintenance costs through remote monitoring

Reference: The award-winning partnership between 4Sight and Calcamite — using AVEVA Connect — demonstrated the power of digital tools in transforming water and effluent management across Africa.

For Manufacturing & FMCG

Bantu helps manufacturers modernise and digitise operations through:

• IIoT-ready automation solutions

• Edge device management and easy web publishing

• Better data access, visualisation, and connectivity

Our Industry Focus

Bantu serves the strategic African markets identified by AVEVA for its continental expansion: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kenya. We bring deep expertise across:

• Oil & Gas — from exploration to distribution

• Mining & Metals — from extraction to processing

• Water & Wastewater — from treatment to distribution

• Manufacturing & FMCG — from production to supply chain

• Energy & Utilities — from generation to grid management

• Infrastructure — from design to operations

Why Partner with Bantu

Local Expertise, Global Technology

Bantu combines deep understanding of African industrial realities with access to AVEVA’s world-class software portfolio. We don’t simply import global standards — we tailor technology, go-to-market strategies, and business models to African needs.

Talent Development

We invest in local talent through training, university partnerships, and hands-on experience programs — bridging the gap between academic education and practical industrial application.

End-to-End Support

From gap analysis and solution design to deployment and ongoing support, Bantu provides comprehensive services that ensure successful digital transformation journeys.

Proven Impact

Our solutions deliver measurable results:

• Real-time visibility for faster, data-driven decisions

• Reduced operational costs and improved efficiency

• Enhanced sustainability and compliance

• Scalable solutions adaptable to African infrastructure challenges

Our Commitment

Bantu is committed to advancing Africa’s industrial digital transformation. As AVEVA’s Vice President for Africa, Khaled Salah, stated: “Africa should be managed differently. Africa should be Africa for Africa. We need to tailor our technology, our go-to-market strategy and our business model to Africa”.

We share this vision. Bantu exists to empower African industries with the tools, technology, and talent they need to compete globally — while building a sustainable, prosperous future for the continent.

Contact

ask@bantudigital.space
AVEVA Software Provider — Africa

Empowering African industry through digital transformation, IIoT, and industrial intelligence.