Women in ICT to be honoured

Women who excel in the ICT industry will be honoured in an inaugural Women in ICT – Partnership for Change Awards whose finalists in the different categories have been announced.

MTN SA has announced the finalists who will be vying for the coveted winner’s prize in various categories in the awards scheduled for 31 August at a gala function to be held at Hyde Park in Johannesburg.

The announcement of the finalists follows an intensive adjudication process where a panel of judges examined the nominations submitted for the awards which are a pioneering women recognition programme that was launched by MTN in partnership with Kagiso Media’s Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.

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“We are encouraged by the calibre of the women who were nominated for our Women in ICT – Partnership for Change Awards initiative and

wish to congratulate all of them and wish them luck in the finals.

“I also wish to express my gratitude to the judging panel that has taken the time to participate in the adjudication process,” said Mteto Nyati, CEO of MTN SA.

The awards are segmented into eight categories.

The shortlisted nominees are:

• Leadership Recognition Award:

Aisha Mohamed

Mmaki Jantjies

Christelle Van der Merwe.

• Innovator Recognition Award:

Stephanie Cowper

Amelia Thiart

Paula Sartini.

• Community Builder:

Dianne Broodryk

Baratang Miya

Mmaki Jantjies.

• Outstanding Women Award:

Zimkhita Buwa

Vuyokazi Menye

Mmaki Jantjies.

• The Entrepreneur Award:

Irene Charnley

Nomsa Nteleko

Aisha Pandor.

• Excellence in Journalism:

Thabiso Mochiko

Paula Gilbert

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba.

• Graduate Award:

Ghislaine Livie Ngangom Tiemeni

Sharon Rao-Farista

Eva Ramaila.