Absa and Ladies in Tech (WiT) proudly hosted the second version of the Ladies in Tech Africa Awards on October 5, 2023, at Cape City’s elegant Mount Nelson Lodge.
This prestigious occasion celebrated excellent people from throughout the African continent who’ve made outstanding contributions to the know-how trade. Award classes ranged from Ladies in Tech Begin-Up and Aspiring Teen to Most Disruptive, International Management, and the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award.
Among the many notable recognitions, Absa’s personal Tamu Dutuma, Head of Technique, Governance, and Reporting at Absa, was honored with the Greatest Ally Award, underscoring Absa’s steadfast dedication to selling gender variety within the know-how sector.
The occasion was a platform to acknowledge and honor the next outstanding award recipients for his or her distinctive contributions to the know-how trade:
Aspiring Teen Award
– Masego and Matlhogonolo Mphahlele
– Ennovators of The Digital X-Ray glasses
Arts Award
– Leora Hessen: Co-Founding father of NFTY – Artwork
Most Impactful Initiative Award
– Africa Teen Geeks
Most Disruptive Award
– Naadiya Moosajee: Co-Founder and Chief Innovator at Womhub
Ladies in Web3 Award
– Bernice Omiunu: Founding father of Ladies in Blockchain Africa
Ladies in Tech Begin-Up Award
– Thato Mabudusha: Co-Founder & CEO at Zoie Well being
Priya Thakoor, Group SVP Digital & Product at Airtel Africa, acquired the International Management Award for her transformative affect in know-how.
The second award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, was bestowed upon Mamokgethi Phakeng from the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa. This award acknowledges a girl who has devoted her profession to the know-how trade, constantly advancing its progress and leaving an enduring legacy.
One of many vital advantages of the WiT Africa Awards is the worldwide recognition it affords. These distinctive winners shall be nominated for the celebrated WiT International Awards, scheduled to be held in Dubai on November 16, 2023, additional solidifying their international acclaim.
Tamu Dutuma expressed the significance of awards in acknowledging and validating the laborious work and achievements of people. He acknowledged, “Recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of girls in tech not solely establishes position fashions but additionally showcases what could be achieved. It serves as an inspiration for the upcoming technology of feminine leaders and, hopefully, will encourage extra ladies to pursue careers in Science, Know-how, Engineering, Artwork, and Arithmetic (STEAM) fields. We congratulate all of the winners for reaching this vital milestone and for his or her distinctive contributions to the know-how trade.”
Melissa Slaymaker, Regional Director – Africa at Ladies in Tech, pressured the importance of the partnership between WiT and Absa. She commented, “We’re deeply dedicated to fostering a extra inclusive know-how ecosystem. The awards are vital as they acknowledge and honor ladies and male allies who’re driving innovation, shattering glass ceilings, and shaping the way forward for know-how.”
The collaboration between Absa and WiT extends past award ceremonies, specializing in empowering ladies of their skilled journeys by offering important sources similar to networking occasions and international mentorship alternatives. It additionally goals to help younger ladies and ladies in underprivileged communities in pursuing careers in know-how by providing entry to expertise growth and know-how sources.
“By offering platforms for recognition and extra alternatives for studying and expertise growth, we purpose to raise extra ladies and create a extra inclusive know-how trade,” concluded Dutuma.
