Let's celebrate Women's Month and share some exciting news about women in tech! The Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards (WIT) 2025 is marking its 10th year of empowering South African women-owned tech businesses. This amazing initiative, started by Vodacom, will host a special event on November 20, 2025, at Vodacom World in Midrand.

Picture this - entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers all coming together for an incredible day filled with engaging panel talks, inspiring keynote speeches, and fantastic networking chances. Over the years, they've welcomed powerhouse speakers like Prof. Thuli Madonsela and Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, showing just how important this platform has become nationally.

You know what's really cool? CEO Tashline Jooste points out that women-led businesses are absolutely crushing it! Research shows they're getting better returns, and get this - female-founded startups are bringing in twice the revenue per dollar invested compared to their male counterparts.

For the past decade, the Innovator Trust has been going all-in to support women in tech. They're not just writing checks - they're providing mentorship and hands-on guidance, especially focusing on black-owned ICT small businesses in South Africa. The 2025 event isn't just about looking back at their amazing journey - it's about creating new opportunities and pushing women's leadership in tech forward.