Robert Gumede
Robert Gumede is a prominent South African businessman and the owner of Gijima, an IT services company. He has been influential in the technology sector and is known for his advocacy for best practices in business operations, particularly in the context of government contracts. Recently, he has been in the news due to Gijima's contentious relationship with Transnet, the state-owned logistics company, regarding the orderly disengagement from a substantial IT services contract. Gumede emphasizes the importance of ensuring the continuity and sustainability of South Africa's railway economy during this transition.
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Robert Gumede is one of the owners of the Vision Sugar Group.
Accelerate diversification in the sugar sector to cushion jobs, say key roleplayers in the industry
South Africa· 2026-07-02
Robert Gumede's Guma Group owns a significant stake in Tongaat's South African operations.
R1.5bn lost to cheap sugar importsSouth Africa· 2026-06-26
Robert Gumede is a South African-known, hands-on entrepreneur and philanthropist billionaire who helped stop the possible liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.
Withdrawal of Tongaat Hulett liquidation signals renewed confidence in the sugar sector, say ANC and SaftuSouth Africa· 2026-06-23
Gumede is known as a global serial entrepreneur with interests in various businesses across the continent.
The African duo entrepreneurs who saved Tongaat HulettSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Gijima’s owner Robert Gumede said Transnet’s objection 'has no merit'.
Gijima wants orderly ‘disengagement’ from Transnet – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-21