Maha Jouini, VP of African & Francophone Agency for AI, emphasises the need for locally-led AI solutions that prioritise inclusivity, diversity and user voices.
The appointment brings institutional knowledge, as well as legal and regulatory expertise, across multiple markets, says the firm.
From the tenured to the rising stars, SA’s female tech change-makers were lauded at the second annual Wired4Women Awards ceremony last night.
It is crucial to highlight the achievements of women in tech and provide role models who can inspire and mentor the next generation, says Tebogo Makgatho, CEO of the Netcampus Group.
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Exceptional achievements of women in SA’s tech industry will be recognised across 13 award categories.
These two categories are sponsored by Telkom, which is also the lead sponsor of the 2025 Wired4Women Awards.
From Novice to Eskom CIO: Faith Burn’s Inspiring Journey in Tech | Exploring Careers in Tech #15
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
Sanele Simmons, CEO of Mall For Women, turned her high school dream into a successful e-commerce platform.
The Trailblazing Career in ICT Award is a key category in the 2025 Wired4Women Awards programme.
The awards are now firmly established as a prestigious platform to recognise and celebrate the remarkable women in the South African technology sector.
As the lead sponsor of the Wired4Women Awards 2025, Telkom is helping champion progress, innovation and inclusion.
The shortlists of the outstanding women working in the South African tech industry, across 13 categories, have been selected.