The Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter is proud to announce the winners of the much anticipated 4th edition of the WiTAfrica Awards. This annual event celebrates and recognizes outstanding women in the technology industry, as well as initiatives and organizations that are leading the way in advancing gender equality in tech.
The WiTAfrica Awards aims to celebrate the remarkable women who innovate, inspire, and transform the technology sector. The winners in each category were shortlisted for the WiTAfrica Awards ceremony, which was held on October 25 at The Docks, the annual conference of Women in Tech Week 2023.
Commenting on the Awards, Sameera Chattun Koyratty, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Sha Training Centre said: “As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it. On behalf of the entire Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter team, I want to extend a warm thank you for attending our Women in Tech Week Festival, Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter. We were thrilled to have you join us and we hope that you found the conference valuable and informative. Your attendance truly made a difference and contributed to the conference’s success. We appreciate your time, support, and contributions to the conference. We hope that you enjoyed the intriguing debates, valuable insight, and memorable moments that made the conference a success.”
The winners of the respective categories for the 4th edition of Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter Awards 2023 are as follows:
Aspiring Teen Tech Africa Award
Gold Award: Taahirah Koyratty, Student, Ebene SSS Girls
Silver Award: Ghennah Poyroo, Student, University of Mauritius
Women in Tech Africa Startup Award
Gold Winner: Dryshtee Woozir-Manilall, Co-Founder, Vroume
Silver Winner: Neha Gunnoo, Luova Digital
Bronze Winner: Sanjana Jhumun, CEO Oxyzenn Digital Agency
Women in Tech Africa Advocate of the Year Award
Gold Winner: Véronique Couttee, Principal & Founder, Geospatial Equity Tech & AfriTech
Silver Winner: Gunnoo Chitisha, Fintech/AI enthusiast
Bronze Winner: Prishni Ghoorbin, Managing Director, SM Lights
Most Impactful Initiative in Tech Africa Award
Gold Winner: Farrah Jahangeer, CEO Founder, SEFA Mauritius
Silver Winner: Kirti Sheonarain, Managing Director H2H Events, Founder of Women Entrepreneur Awards
Bronze Winner: Archana Soobarah-Dozekee, Manager, Business Market, Emtel Ltd
Leadership Women in Tech Africa Award
Gold Winner: Taruna Hemraz, Analyst Talent Acquisition France, Accenture
Silver Winner: Associate Professor (Dr) Sheeba Armoogum, University of Mauritius
Bronze Winner: Sadiya Hossen, Group Technology Services Mgt Lead, Mauritius Commercial Bank
The Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter is excited to bring together the brightest minds and leaders in the technology industry during Women in Tech Week 2023 to support female leadership, create a pipeline for girls in technology, and encourage female entrepreneurship.
The theme for this year’s Women in Tech Week is “Unlock the technology for tomorrow.” The event will feature tech leaders, engineers, product managers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds working in technology-driven businesses. It will provide a platform for exchanging experiences, learning new skills, and networking with peers.
About Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter
Women in Tech Africa, Mauritius Chapter, is part of Africa’s largest women in tech group with members across 30 African countries and the diaspora. Founded by Ethel Cofie, Women in Tech Africa is dedicated to creating female leaders, showcasing the capabilities of African women in technology, and supporting African growth through technology. The organization offers programming for children pursuing STEM careers, training for female entrepreneurs, and networking opportunities for women in tech. Women in Tech Week is the flagship event of the organization, celebrating success and impact through leadership training, peer learning, and workshops.
