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PMI is the leading authority in project management, committed to advancing the profession to positively impact project success.

We empower professionals through our growing global community, knowledge sharing, and best-in-class certifications. Sharing ideas and building relationships to harness the power of Project Management in building projects in some of the world’s most diverse, resource-rich emerging markets is one of the main objectives of the PMI Africa Conference

21/08/2026

The ® exam has changed, but what it can change for you, and through you, remains as powerful as ever.

Somewhere in Africa, a project being led today will shape what tomorrow looks like for millions of people. Most will never know the name of the , but will live with the value that the project created. That is the quiet power of this .

The work you do can outlive the project plan, the deadlines and the meetings. It can create opportunity where there was none. It can change how an organisation works, how a grows, or what becomes possible for the next generation.

And that is why investing in yourself matters. The better you become at delivering, the greater the difference you can make, not only in your own career, but in the lives, organisations and places touched by your work.

Your career is personal. Your doesn’t have to be.

Already taken the new PMP® exam? Tell us how it went. What should the next candidate know? Drop your experience in the comments.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/t04Fr

19/08/2026

What if Africa’s next great growth story is not about individual economies, but about what becomes possible when they increasingly trade, build and grow together? Few initiatives capture the scale of that ambition quite like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a bold undertaking to connect African markets, deepen intra-African trade, unlock investment and create the conditions for African businesses and talent to thrive across borders.

That is why we are incredibly proud to welcome H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, as a keynote speaker at the PMI Global Summit Series Cape Town, taking place from 14–15 September 2026 at the CTICC.

AfCFTA represents perhaps Africa’s most ambitious collective economic project - the belief that a more connected Africa can become a more competitive, resilient and prosperous Africa. But agreements alone do not transform economies. Delivery does.

That makes H.E. Mene’s presence especially significant.

At a Summit built around Africa Delivers M.O.R.E. Together, we will hear from one of the leaders at the centre of Africa’s integration journey about what it will take to move from continental ambition to action.

If you are responsible for turning strategy into results, building the systems Africa needs, or leading the projects that will shape the continent’s next chapter, this is your room. Register for the today https://shorturl.at/LfJMD

17/08/2026

Your PMP® demonstrates your ability to lead projects across different ways of working. But as agile and hybrid approaches become increasingly important, how can you deepen your agile expertise while building on that strong foundation?

Join us for “How Can PMI-ACP® Add Value to Your PMP®?”, a conversation exploring how these two certifications can complement each other in today’s evolving project environment. Richard Magu, representing the Agile Advisory Group, and Denise Jarvie, Director of the Agile Community and Managing Director of Agile Alliance, will unpack how the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® can help PMP-certified professionals deepen their understanding of agile principles, practices, and leadership.

We’ll explore how stronger agile capabilities can help you lead more effectively across predictive, agile, and hybrid environments, respond to changing project needs, and create greater value for your organisation and your career. This isn’t about choosing one certification over another. It’s about understanding how the breadth of PMP and the depth of PMI-ACP can work together to strengthen your capabilities as a project professional.

Date: 20 August
Time: 8:00 PM GMT+3 | 1:00 PM New York

If you’re PMP-certified and looking to deepen your agile capabilities, this conversation is for you. Register now: https://shorturl.at/Lmt5h

13/08/2026

Some rooms change the way you think.

And a few change the opportunities available to you.

This September, the brings together some of Africa's and the world's most influential voices in , , , business transformation and .

Whether you're looking to lead larger programmes, embrace with confidence, expand your across the continent, or gain practical insights you can apply immediately, this is where those conversations happen. Thousands of professionals have made the Summit part of their annual calendar because they know that the value doesn't end when the session does.

This is your opportunity to secure your place before prices increase. Be part of the conversations, collaborations, and connections that show the world how Africa Delivers M.O.R.E. Together.

Register today before rates increase on 01 September: https://shorturl.at/dhFG9

11/08/2026

What turns an experience into a purpose?

And what turns that purpose into a project that can change lives?

This International Youth Day, we’re bringing together three remarkable leaders whose journeys demonstrate that some of the most powerful projects begin with something deeply personal - an experience, a challenge, a lesson, or simply the determination to make things better.

Adekemi Oyewusi, cancer survivor and founder, CareBridge Cancer Foundation, transformed her personal health journey into a mission to advance cancer awareness, advocacy, and patient support. Christian Intwari, Founder, Our Past Initiative, is harnessing the lessons from Rwanda's history and his lived experience in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide to preserve collective memory, promote peacebuilding, and empower young people through heritage and storytelling. Nelson Garissa, Founder, Resilient Scholar Foundation, has dedicated his career to equipping people and organisations with the skills to turn ambitious ideas into sustainable impact.

Their journeys may be different, but each has chosen to make their experience count beyond themselves, turning what they have lived, learned and overcome into something the next generation can draw strength, possibility and hope from. Join us for Different Contexts, Common Aspirations: From Experience to Purposeful Projects, a special 60-minute virtual fireside chat on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 5:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm SAST.

If you’re a young person with an idea, a cause you care about, or an experience you want to turn into meaningful impact, this conversation is for you.

Register now and discover how your experience can become your purpose https://shorturl.at/0PZlD

10/08/2026

Strategy is easy. Ex*****on is where value is won.

Organisations rarely struggle because they lack ambition or ideas. The real challenge is turning strategic intent into measurable outcomes - while remaining agile enough to respond when priorities, risks, markets, and customer needs change.

Join us for ACP Ex*****on Strategy - Intentional Application, an actionable, executive-level webinar exploring how the principles and practices behind the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® can help bridge the gap between business strategy, adaptive ex*****on and measurable value.

This conversation moves beyond “agile for ceremony’s sake.” We’ll explore how organisations can shift from rigid process compliance toward delivering customer value faster, while connecting strategic objectives and investment priorities directly to ex*****on governance and benefits realisation. We’ll also examine what it means to create guardrails rather than gatekeepers, replacing slow, hierarchical decision-making with proactive risk management, empowered teams and value-focused governance. Drawing on insights from Google’s Project Aristotle, we’ll look at the role psychological safety and leadership play in creating high-performing, self-organising delivery teams.

And because agility must ultimately deliver results, we’ll explore how to measure what matters - from leading indicators such as cycle time and flow to financial proof points including ROI and post-launch outcomes. Participants will also be introduced to the 7 Pillars and a practical implementation roadmap for piloting ACP practices within three months and scaling enterprise agility over 12 months.

If you’re a project manager, PMO leader, agile practitioner or business leader looking to strengthen ex*****on discipline, identify risk earlier and accelerate ROI across your portfolio, this conversation is for you. The question is no longer whether your organisation has a strategy. It’s whether you can turn that strategy into results - faster, smarter and with greater value.

Register now: https://shorturl.at/18UIt

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07/08/2026

This September, becomes the meeting place for Africa's project leaders. The PMI® Global Summit Series will bring together project professionals, executives and changemakers from across the continent and beyond to share knowledge, strengthen capability and shape the future of project delivery in Africa.

Ben Peters, City of Cape Town, shares why hosting the is an opportunity to bring Africa's project community together in a city built on innovation and delivery.

When delivers projects with purpose. Africa Delivers M.O.R.E Together.

Register Today https://shorturl.at/wuLgU

06/08/2026

Project Management Institute (PMI) is proud to formalise a strategic partnership with South Africa’s Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding focused on professionalising project management and strengthening public-sector infrastructure delivery.

The Department is committed to building a more capable, future-ready workforce by advancing the skills of project, programme, and portfolio professionals, supporting certification pathways, encouraging continuous professional development, and promoting internationally recognised project management standards across the public works sector. Through this partnership, DPWI and PMI will work together on a wide range of practical initiatives. These include joint training programmes for officials, customised learning in infrastructure delivery, project controls and risk management, and the adoption of PMI methodologies to strengthen public-sector delivery.

The partnership also provides for the establishment of a DPWI-PMI Knowledge Exchange Platform, research and innovation projects, expert advisory support, co-hosted seminars and masterclasses, and opportunities for international learning. Importantly, the parties will also develop mechanisms to track the impact of skills development, improvements in project performance and certification outcomes.

PMI will bring its global standards, certifications, research, thought leadership and international network to support the Department's ambitions. By strengthening project management capability across provincial departments, municipalities and the wider public works sector, the collaboration aims to improve how infrastructure projects are planned, governed and delivered, ensuring that public investment translates into better outcomes for communities and lasting national value.

We thank Director-General Mr Sifiso Mdakane and the leadership of DPWI for their commitment to strengthening project delivery capability across government.

With George Asamani, Phumza Dyani, Naledi Stemela and Tunde Ojo-Aromokudu

05/08/2026

Leadership is measured not only by what is achieved during a term of service, but by the opportunities created for others long after that term ends.

Today, we recognise both the outgoing and incoming Project Management Institute Sub-Saharan Africa Social Impact Leadership teams for their commitment to expanding access to education. Together, they have grown the reach of the Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) across 21 PMI Chapters, building strategic partnerships, mobilising and opening doors for thousands of young people to develop the capabilities to lead, deliver and thrive.

No one knows exactly what the future of work will look like. , new technologies and shifting industries will continue to redefine jobs in ways we cannot yet predict. But one thing is certain: the world will always need people who can turn ideas into reality. From making protein from air to building the cities of tomorrow, every shares one thing in common: someone had to make it happen.

That is what project management enables. It is more than a profession; it is one of the defining capabilities of the future. Through the , these volunteers are advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education by equipping young people with the confidence, leadership and delivery capabilities to transform ideas into outcomes.

As one leadership team hands over to the next, the mission remains unchanged: empowering Africa's with the to deliver progress, strengthen communities and shape the continent's future.

To everyone who has served, and to those now carrying the vision forward, thank you for your belief in the potential of Africa's young people.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back, grow your leadership skills and make a lasting impact, there's a place for you at PMI. Explore volunteer opportunities through your local PMI Chapter or at https://www.pmi.org/volunteer

03/08/2026

What does it take to build a more capable state?

That question was at the centre of the panel discussion held to mark the official launch of the Public Sector Project Management Community of Practice at the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) in Midrand.

Bringing together leaders from across the , the panel featured DDG Luyanda Kafile, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dr Henk van Rensburg, South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mish-Al Booley, City of Cape Town, and Nozibele Ntshokotsha, Rand Water, for a discussion on Professionalising Project Management for Better Service Delivery and the role ex*****on excellence plays in building a more capable state.

One of the strongest themes to emerge was that citizens don't experience government department by department. They experience outcomes. They expect water to flow, roads to connect communities, hospitals to function and public services to work. Delivering those outcomes requires greater collaboration, integrated planning and shared accountability across institutions.

The discussion also challenged how success is measured. Completing a project or achieving a clean audit is only part of the story. Real success is realised when is used, services reach communities and public investment delivers meaningful value for citizens. Panellists also highlighted the growing importance of developing who can navigate complexity. Technical expertise remains essential, but today's public sector also demands leaders who can engage stakeholders, build partnerships, manage competing priorities and deliver across organisational boundaries.

Another key takeaway was the importance of creating stronger communities of practice. As governments face increasingly complex delivery challenges, sharing lessons, adopting proven practices and learning across institutions will be critical to accelerating implementation and avoiding the need to solve the same problems repeatedly.

At Project Management Institute, we believe stronger project delivery leads to stronger institutions and better outcomes for citizens. We look forward to growing this community of practice and working with partners across the public sector to advance project management as a strategic capability for national development.

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