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The SAICTA ICT Excellence Awards celebrate the visionaries, innovators, and leaders driving South Africa’s digital future. In 2026, exceptional individuals and organisations took centre stage, showcasing groundbreaking achievements, industry leadership, and a commitment to advancing the ICT sector. Explore the winners and finalists whose contributions continue to shape the future of technology and innovation across the continent.

Award Winners

Young ICT
Trailblazer

Young ICT Trailblazer

Four people stand together at an award ceremony in front of a blue SAICTA backdrop; one holds a framed certificate and another a glass trophy.

Matshepo
Soto

Matshepo Soto

A software engineer at Nedbank, Soto founded the EmpowerHer Tech Foundation and has become a widely recognised voice for women in technology, taking her advocacy for gender equality in tech to international platforms.

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Startup
of the Year

Startup of the Year

Four professionals pose in front of a blue SAICTA backdrop; the man second from left holds a framed certificate and a trophy, flanked by a woman and two men.

DB Digital
Marketing Agency

DB Digital Marketing Agency

Based in Cape Town, DB Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency helping small businesses grow their online presence across South Africa through search-engine optimisation, web design, content marketing, and paid advertising.

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Women in Tech
Excellence Award

Women in Tech
Excellence Award

Two smiling adults shake hands in front of a blue SAICTA backdrop; the woman holds a glass award and the man holds a large framed certificate in celebration of an achievement.

Dr Makaziwe
Makamba

Dr Makaziwe Makamba

A computer scientist and senior researcher at the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa (C4IR SA), Dr Makamba holds a PhD in Computer Science from UNISA. The founder of the Rise Science non-profit organisation, she is a committed advocate for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the power technology can play in addressing poverty and inequality.

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ICT Professional
of the Year

ICT Professional of the Year

Four professionals in business attire pose with a framed award against a blue SAICTA backdrop, smiling for the photo.

Jacqui
Muller

Jacqui Muller

Muller works across automation, education, and business strategy. A UiPath Most Valued Professional and Director of JPanda Solutions and Tegnika Unlimited, she is also a PhD researcher in automation governance at North-West University and a contributor to global frameworks for responsible technology adoption.

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Award Finalists
Young ICT
Trailblazer
Poster announcing SAICT ICT Excellence Awards 2026 finalists for Young ICT Trailblazer, listing the finalists: Luke Draper, Rejoice Chitengu, Ximiyeto Makhubule, Namathemba Precious Chitungu, Boitumelo Makgoba, Matshepo Soto, Eric Gardiner, Bongiwe Gardiner, Boitumelo Dikane (vertical sidebar reads Category: Finalists).
Startup
of the Year
Poster announcing Startup of the Year finalists for the 2026 SACT ICT Excellence Awards.
Women in Tech
Excellence Award
Poster for Women in Tech Excellence Award announcing finalists; contains a bulleted list of finalist names and event branding on a dark blue gradient background.
ICT Professional
of the Year
Poster for ICT Excellence Awards: ICT Professional of the Year finalists listed with six names.
Women in Tech Excellence Award
Poster for Women in Tech Excellence Award announcing finalists; contains a bulleted list of finalist names and event branding on a dark blue gradient background.
ICT Professional of the Year
Poster for ICT Excellence Awards: ICT Professional of the Year finalists listed with six names.
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