Hon. Savannah Maziya
Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT)
Savannah Maziya serves as Chairperson of the Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Council for SDG 5, which focuses on gender equality, where she leads international efforts to promote women’s inclusion, economic empowerment, and leadership. She is also a strong proponent of women’s participation in ICT and STEM fields and has been recognised internationally for her efforts to empower young people, particularly girls, through technology and education.
She is Eswatini’s Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), where she leads the country’s national digital transformation agenda. Appointed in November 2023, she also serves as a Senator in the 12th Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Her work has focused on strengthening digital infrastructure, expanding connectivity, and positioning ICT as a strategic enabler of economic growth, service delivery, and national resilience. Her leadership underscores the critical importance of resilient and trusted digital systems in governance, innovation, and long-term national development.
Prior to entering public office, she built a distinguished career in the private sector. She is the founder and chairperson of Bunengi Investment Group, with investments spanning infrastructure, energy, mining, and technology. Her corporate experience includes senior executive roles and board appointments with leading regional and global organisations across finance, engineering, mining, water, and media sectors. She served on the board of directors of Sibanye Stillwater, WBHO, WSP Africa, Rand Water and Cisco , to name a few.
Her impact extends far beyond the borders of Eswatini. She has received the Leadership Category Award at the Annual Predecessors’ Awards Africa Edition in Johannesburg, honoring her transformative leadership and service. Space Kidz India presented her with the Visionary Leadership in Transforming ICT & STEM Education Award for empowering girls in space science and satellite technology, while the India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi bestowed Special Recognition for her continental digital transformation efforts. Standard Bank Eswatini also recognized her resilience and commitment to women and girls’ empowerment with the Blue Sheroes Award. She was awarded the Lifetime Award for Africa Economy Builders Forum, which honoured her long-term commitment to the continent’s economic growth. Most recently, she was awarded the Best Smart City Project Award in Taipei, Taiwan.
Savannah Maziya serves as Chairperson of the Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Council for SDG 5, which focuses on gender equality, where she leads international efforts to promote women’s inclusion, economic empowerment, and leadership. She is also a strong proponent of women’s participation in ICT and STEM fields and has been recognised internationally for her efforts to empower young people, particularly girls, through technology and education.
She is Eswatini’s Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), where she leads the country’s national digital transformation agenda. Appointed in November 2023, she also serves as a Senator in the 12th Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Her work has focused on strengthening digital infrastructure, expanding connectivity, and positioning ICT as a strategic enabler of economic growth, service delivery, and national resilience. Her leadership underscores the critical importance of resilient and trusted digital systems in governance, innovation, and long-term national development.
Prior to entering public office, she built a distinguished career in the private sector. She is the founder and chairperson of Bunengi Investment Group, with investments spanning infrastructure, energy, mining, and technology. Her corporate experience includes senior executive roles and board appointments with leading regional and global organisations across finance, engineering, mining, water, and media sectors. She served on the board of directors of Sibanye Stillwater, WBHO, WSP Africa, Rand Water and Cisco , to name a few.
Her impact extends far beyond the borders of Eswatini. She has received the Leadership Category Award at the Annual Predecessors’ Awards Africa Edition in Johannesburg, honoring her transformative leadership and service. Space Kidz India presented her with the Visionary Leadership in Transforming ICT & STEM Education Award for empowering girls in space science and satellite technology, while the India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi bestowed Special Recognition for her continental digital transformation efforts. Standard Bank Eswatini also recognized her resilience and commitment to women and girls’ empowerment with the Blue Sheroes Award. She was awarded the Lifetime Award for Africa Economy Builders Forum, which honoured her long-term commitment to the continent’s economic growth. Most recently, she was awarded the Best Smart City Project Award in Taipei, Taiwan.