The Rising Star in Tech Award will spotlight a woman under 35 who is making impressive strides in using cutting-edge technologies.
Make sure you submit your nominations by 14 February.
The Girls in STEM programme was launched in 2021 by Melisizwe Computer Lab Project, in partnership with e4.
The submission deadline is 14 February and the winner will receive a R30 000 cash prize.
ITWeb TV: SA has enough potential skills | Episode #77
CompTIA's Loraine Vorster talks addressing the IT skills shortage, upskilling within the organisation, giving a chance to 1 million matriculants and what's on the horizon for the IT certification and training body. #itwebtv #comptiacetification #skills
Nominations for the 2025 Wired4Women Awards, across 13 categories, must be submitted by 14 February.
The company has announced its endorsement of the 2025 Wired4Women Awards as the sponsor of two key categories.
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In the latest episode of Exploring Careers in Tech, ITWeb interviews Faith Burn, CIO of Eskom, who shares her inspiring journey in the tech industry. Faith candidly reflects on her path, emphasizing the role of preparation and seizing opportunities. Despite never having seen a computer before university, she pursued a degree in computer science, driven by curiosity and a willingness to face fears. Faith began her career as an assistant programmer, steadily rising through roles such as business development manager, project manager, and ultimately CIO. Along the way, she gained diverse experiences, including working in internal auditing, project risk consulting, and holding a leadership role at Deloitte. Her advice to aspiring women in tech centers on embracing new challenges, maintaining a learning mindset, and not being deterred by doubt or negativity. Faith underscores the importance of finding mentors and counselors from diverse backgrounds to provide guidance and perspectives, enabling informed decisions
PwC South Africa Technology and Innovation Centre has named Martin as its chief technology officer.
Kume Luvhani, executive director and co-founder of Vaxowave, will help select SA’s top female tech entrepreneur.
The UN agency and partners spearhead action to bridge global inequalities in artificial intelligence skills through the AI Skills Coalition.
Following last year’s successful partnership, Telkom again supports the Wired4Women Awards programme.
By aligning with the Bulls Daisies, Netsurit champions the advancement of women in sports and promotes the role of technology in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.