Lindiwe Majombozi

A South African tech entrepreneur who revolutionized coding education for underprivileged youth

Lindiwe Majombozi is a visionary South African business leader and founder of WeThinkCode, an innovative tech education initiative that has empowered over 1,500 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to become software developers since its launch in 2014. Born in Soweto, she grew up during apartheid and faced significant barriers to education, which inspired her mission to democratize access to tech skills.

Her organization uses a 'learn-earn-grow' model where students earn stipends while training in coding, cloud computing, and data science. Partnerships with companies like Microsoft and Google provide real-world project experience, with 85% placement rates in tech jobs post-graduation. This groundbreaking approach addresses both skills shortages and systemic inequality in South Africa's tech sector.

Majoombozi's work has been recognized globally, including by the World Economic Forum where she was named a Young Global Leader in 2019. She serves on boards like the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, applying tech solutions to public health challenges. Her TED Talk How to Grow a Tech Talent Pool has over 1.2 million views, spreading her vision for inclusive innovation.