Intelligent Data Centres Issue 76 | Page 71

D E E P D I V E

MUSA KHUZWAYO is a visionary communicator, media strategist and one of South Africa’ s most dynamic young leaders, using digital platforms, faith and storytelling to amplify the voices of his generation.

At just 21, Musa has earned two Global Youth Award nominations for leadership and impact and took centre stage alongside Prince Harry at the Sentebale event, representing African youth on global issues like mental health, access and technology.

He is a radio host on Alex FM, where he leads sharp, real conversations on youth identity, culture and purpose. He has also written for UNICEF, using storytelling to push conversations that matter.

David Reynders, CTO, Merchant Capital

After completing his Masters in Electrical Engineering, Dave moved into the FinTech space and has spent most of the last 25 years building and running products for SMEs. His work in healthcare invoicing, payments and lending has focused on using technology to make business quicker, cheaper and easier.

Wabo Majavu, Non-Executive Director and Founder, WiTechnology

Wabo Majavu is a visionary tech strategist and public speaker committed to reshaping Africa’ s digital future. As a Non-Executive Director at WiTech Africa and a Board Member of Angel I Collective, she champions digital inclusion, women in tech and industry innovation.

Sithembile Songo, CISO, Eskom

Sithembile Songo has been crowned as the Cyber leader of the year 2024 in Africa, CISO of the year 2024, one of the 20 influential women in Africa, Top 50 cyber professionals, Top 50 manufacturing leaders, Top 100 global women in cybersecurity, international speaker, Top 100 influential women and is a mentor. She holds a Master of Science in Information Security from the University of London.

Noluvuyo Gqadu, CEO at CodeNgwana

Noluvuyo Gqadu is an award-winning technology professional with over a decade of experience in IT, spanning higher education, financial services and mining. She has held roles in IT support, business analysis, project management and IT management. Passionate about using technology for social good, she has contributed to EdTech, children’ s mental health and social entrepreneurship initiatives.