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Women in Tech South Africa Women in Tech® Global Movement is on a mission to empower 5 Million women and girls in STEM by 2030

27/08/2026

As women continue to shape the future of technology, many are also navigating important career decisions: Should I stay in a permanent role? Explore contracting? Start a business? Build multiple streams? Or find a balance between stability, flexibility, growth, and purpose?

Join Women in Tech® South Africa for an empowering panel discussion on:

Permanent, Contracting or Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Balance as a Woman in Tech

This conversation brings together experienced women in technology, digital transformation, business analysis, data, AI, public service, and entrepreneurship to unpack the realities of different career pathways in the tech industry.

Come ready for an honest, practical, and empowering conversation on building a tech career that works for you.

Your career path does not have to look like anyone else’s. It just needs to be aligned with where you are going.

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The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award category - is the most prestigious category, recognizing a...
27/08/2026

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award category - is the most prestigious category, recognizing a woman’s lifelong dedication to the tech industry. This award highlights her achievements, influence, and long-term impact on the field, celebrating a career of sustained excellence and leadership in technology.

The Africa Regional Awards are taking place in Mauritius, Hilton Hotel on the 24th of September.

🎉 Meet our finalists!!!

🌟 Phuti Ragophala
🌟 Ina Steyn
🌟 Omeshnee Naidoo
🌟 Shalini Jugessur
🌟 Lady Mariéme Jamme
🌟 Anousha Sathan

Winners of each category will be invited as a Finalist to the Global Awards taking place in Paris on the 3rd of December!

Come and join us for a historic Africa Summit & Awards
Tickets are available HERE
https://lnkd.in/dNi4g6jf

Sponsor the category and present the award on stage!
Contact [email protected]
Only a few spaces left for Sponsors and Speakers

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Women in Web3 Awards category, acknowledges women making notable contributions to Web...
27/08/2026

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Women in Web3 Awards category, acknowledges women making notable contributions to Web3 technologies, such as blockchain, decentralized applications, and cryptocurrency. This award celebrates leadership and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of decentralized technologies.

The Africa Regional Awards are taking place in Mauritius, Hilton Hotel on the 24th of September.

🎉 Meet our finalists!!!

🌟 Salma Adam
🌟 Elcelina Silva
🌟 Elizabeth Rossiello
🌟 Frances Regina
🌟 Oluchi Enebeli

Winners of each category will be invited as a Finalist to the Global Awards taking place in Paris on the 3rd of December!

Come and join us for a historic Africa Summit & Awards
Tickets are available HERE
https://lnkd.in/dNi4g6jf

Sponsor the category and present the award on stage!
Contact [email protected]
Only a few spaces left for Sponsors and Speakers

The Women in Tech ® Global Awards - Start-up Award category, celebrates women-led technology startups that have demonstr...
27/08/2026

The Women in Tech ® Global Awards - Start-up Award category, celebrates women-led technology startups that have demonstrated market viability and growth potential. This award recognizes innovative companies that are actively generating revenue and in the scaling phase of their development. Nominees should showcase sustainable business models, customer traction, and the potential for significant market impact under female leadership.

The Africa Regional Awards are taking place in Mauritius, Hilton Hotel on the 24th of September.

🎉 Meet our finalists!!!

🌟 Fiona Macharia
🌟 Leora Hessen
🌟 Rizanne Oosthuisen-Botha
🌟 Sanjana Jhumun
🌟 Matilde Rungo

Winners of each category will be invited as a Finalist to the Global Awards taking place in Paris on the 3rd of December!

Come and join us for a historic Africa Summit & Awards
Tickets are available HERE
https://lnkd.in/dNi4g6jf

Sponsor the category and present the award on stage!
Contact [email protected]
Only a few spaces left for Sponsors and Speakers

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Most Impactful Initiative Award category - Recognizes programs or initiatives that si...
27/08/2026

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Most Impactful Initiative Award category - Recognizes programs or initiatives that significantly promote diversity and inclusion in tech. This category focuses on measurable impacts, sustainable change, and initiatives that empower women and underrepresented groups in the tech industry.

The Africa Regional Awards are taking place in Mauritius, Hilton Hotel on the 24th of September.

🎉 Meet our finalists!!!

🌟 Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator - Kasthuri Soni CEO
🌟 hashtag Tiara Pathon - AI Skils Director Microsoft Elevate
🌟 Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)) - Irene Ochem CEO
🌟 TEMABE Global - Magalie Bemba
🌟 WithinTechRwanda - NIYOMUNGELI Aline
🌟 Coding Ladies Academy - Lawrencia Andey

Winners of each category will be invited as a Finalist to the Global Awards taking place in Paris on the 3rd of December!

Come and join us for a historic Africa Summit & Awards
Tickets are available HERE
https://lnkd.in/dNi4g6jf

Sponsor the category and present the award on stage!
Contact [email protected]
Only a few spaces left for Sponsors and Speakers

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Global Leadership Award category honors a woman who has demonstrated exceptional lead...
27/08/2026

The Women in Tech® Global Awards - Global Leadership Award category honors a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership on a global scale in the technology sector. The recipient has made significant contributions to advancing the role of women in tech worldwide, inspiring and empowering others across cultures and borders. She exhibits visionary thinking, strategic influence, and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the international tech community.

The Africa Regional Awards are taking place in Mauritius, Hilton Hotel on the 24th of September.

🎉 Meet our Africa Awards finalists!!!
🌟 Sne Dlamini (MBA)
🌟 Lasbery C. Oludimu (LLM, MCIArb, ACIS)
🌟 Aveena Mothilall
🌟 Mobolaji Ajayi
🌟 Aileen Allkins
🌟 Kume Luvhani

Winners of each category will be invited as a Finalist to the Global Awards taking place in Paris on the 3rd of December - representing the Africa region!

Come and join us for a historic Africa Summit & Awards
Tickets are available HERE 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dNi4g6jf

The Women in Tech® Africa - Global Leadership Award is Sponsored by Absa Group!
Thank you to our Sponsors for making these incredible awards possible


Meet our moderator for the upcoming Women in Tech® South Africa panel discussion.We are pleased to welcome Lungile Mngun...
23/08/2026

Meet our moderator for the upcoming Women in Tech® South Africa panel discussion.

We are pleased to welcome Lungile Mnguni, who will be moderating an important conversation on career pathways, professional growth, and finding balance as a woman in technology.

Having hosted a previous Women in Tech South Africa fireside chat, Lungile brings warmth, confidence, and thoughtful guidance to the conversation. As moderator, she will help unpack the realities, opportunities, and decisions that come with choosing between permanent employment, contracting, and entrepreneurship in the tech space.

This panel will bring together women with diverse experiences across digital transformation, business analysis, public service, entrepreneurship, data, AI, and leadership.

Join us for an honest and empowering conversation on:

Permanent, Contracting or Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Balance as a Woman in Tech💙

📅 Date & Time: 27 August, 6:00 PM SAST
Link: https://lnkd.in/dSF8Hzt7



We are pleased to introduce Auxilia Maomela, a seasoned strategist in digital transformation, data governance, AI adopti...
23/08/2026

We are pleased to introduce Auxilia Maomela, a seasoned strategist in digital transformation, data governance, AI adoption, and responsible innovation.

Through her firm, iMizamoyethu Digital Advisory, Auxilia advises clients on how to bridge the gap between complex technical architecture and tangible business value. Her work focuses on helping organisations strengthen data integrity, adopt AI responsibly, and use data-driven insights to build sustainable, future-ready solutions.

Auxilia is recognised for her ability to integrate global best practices into local contexts, with experience shaped through programmes such as the Digital Lion Program and the Johannesburg Business School Entrepreneurial Development Programme.

As part of this panel discussion, Auxilia will bring a valuable perspective on entrepreneurship, advisory work, responsible AI, digital transformation, and what it means to build a career with intention in the tech space.

Join us for an honest and empowering conversation on:

Permanent, Contracting or Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Balance as a Woman in Tech💙

📅 Date & Time: 27 August, 6:00 PM SAST
Link in Bio!💙

We are pleased to introduce Lesego Siti, a technology and public service professional with more than 15 years of experie...
20/08/2026

We are pleased to introduce Lesego Siti, a technology and public service professional with more than 15 years of experience making technology work for everyday South Africans.

Having spent most of her career within State-Owned Entities and NGOs, Lesego is passionate about building systems that deliver real public value and create meaningful impact for communities.

She holds formal qualifications in IT, Informatics, and Business Management, complemented by a CBAP designation, Agile certifications, and advanced leadership training.

Beyond leading software and data projects, Lesego is an active speaker, coach, and mentor who is deeply committed to empowering young professionals and contributing to lasting community impact.

As part of this panel discussion, Lesego will bring a valuable perspective on permanent career pathways, leadership, public value, professional growth, and building a meaningful career in technology.

Join us for an honest and empowering conversation on:

Permanent, Contracting or Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Balance as a Woman in Tech💙

📅 Date & Time: 27 August, 6:00 PM SAST
Link in Bio!💙

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