Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi, software engineer at Sanlam Fintech, is one of the 13 winners of the 2026 Wired4Women Awards. Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi, software engineer at Sanlam Fintech, believes technology must serve people and align innovation with real human needs. Mbuyazi won the Wired4Women 2026 Rising Star in Coding and Software Development Award, which recognises young professionals demonstrating…
Kume Luvhani, co-founder and director of Vaxowave, presenting the 2026 Tech Entrepreneur Award to eFama co-founder Pretty Kubyane. Pretty Kubyane, co-founder of eFama, has been named the winner of the Wired4Women Tech Entrepreneur Award, recognising her role in building a digital platform that connects farmers directly with buyers. Launched in 2023, eFama is a marketplace…
The 2026 winners of the Wired4Women Awards. South Africa’s female technology change-makers were celebrated last night at the third annual Wired4Women Awards, where trailblazers, innovators and rising stars were recognised for their contribution to shaping the country’s digital future. Held under the banner of the Wired4Women Tech Forum, in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and headline…
Meet the women driving success in SA’s ICT channel. The 2026 Wired4Women Awards culminate on 16 April with the announcement of the winners. The Wired4Women Awards is an initiative of the Wired4Women Forum and ITWeb Brainstorm, with Telkom as the lead sponsor. It was introduced in 2024 to recognise excellence across 13 categories, from rising…
Out of over 60 shortlisted candidates, the winners of 13 award categories will be announced. There’s only a week left until the much-awaited 2026 Wired4Women Awards programme reaches its conclusion – the announcement of winners at a gala ceremony on Thursday, 16 April. This initiative of the Wired4Women Forum and ITWeb Brainstorm, with Telkom as…
The countdown is on for the announcement of the 2026 winners. Vodacom Business is sponsoring the Wired4Women Trailblazing Career in ICT Award, which recognises sustained excellence and leadership in technology. The category celebrates women in the South African technology sector who have consistently delivered impact, influenced their peers and contributed meaningfully beyond their organisations. “At…
The 2026 Wired4Women CIO of the Year winner will be revealed on 16 April. Six outstanding tech leaders have been shortlisted for the 2026 CIO of the Year Award, with the winner to be revealed on 16 April. The Wired4Women Awards, in partnership with the Wired4Women Tech Forum and ITWeb Brainstorm, with Telkom as lead…
The 2026 Wired4Women Tech Business Leader Award winner will be revealed on 16 April. Cisco South Africa is endorsing the prestigious Wired4Women Awards programme by sponsoring the Tech Business Leader category, which honours a C-level executive who drives business growth strategy and execution within a tech service provider. Proudly presented by ITWeb Brainstorm in partnership…
Nominate for the Wired4Women Top Tech Student Award. Openserve is proudly sponsoring an award that celebrates exceptional female achievers at tertiary academic level – the Wired4Women Top Tech Student Award. ITWeb Brainstorm, in partnership with the Wired4Women Tech Forum and supported by Telkom, is running its third annual Wired4Women Awards. Across 13 categories, the programme…
Winners of the 2026 Wired4Women Awards will be announced on 16 April. This is the final call to nominate a female tech champion – whether she is an industry veteran or about to start her career in ICT. Nominations for the 2026 Wired4Women Awards close on Sunday, 8 February at 23:59 (SAST). An initiative of…
