Zandile Mkwanazi is the CEO of GirlCode, a leading South African organization empowering over 80 000 girls and women through tech education and skills development to bridge the gender gap in the industry. Zandile’s exceptional accomplishments have earned her a prominent place among South Africa’s most promising young leaders. The year 2023, she was honored as one of the top ten phenomenal women by Telkom, a distinction that further underscores her exceptional contributions to society. Additionally, she was celebrated as the Digital Woman Winner at the govTech awards, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the digital realm.