By Ayanda Dlamini
The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) has announced that Minister of ICT, Savannah Maziya, has been awarded the Leadership Category Award at the Prestigious Annual Predecessors’ Awards 2025 – Africa Edition.
The ceremony took place last weekend at The Revival City in Midrand, Johannesburg, bringing together influential leaders and changemakers from across the continent.
The Predecessors’ Awards is a globally recognized initiative that honors individuals who have made transformative and often underappreciated contributions in their respective fields.
Held across multiple continents, the program aims to highlight “heroes around the world who have not been duly honoured,” acknowledging those whose leadership, service, and innovation have significantly shaped societies and advanced humanity.
This year’s Africa Edition was organized by Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations, in partnership with The World Conference of Mayors, Inc., founded by H.E. Johnny L. Ford, the first Black Mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama.
Past honourees from global editions include former Ghanaian President K. Addo-Kufuor and former Prime Minister of Eswatini, A.T. Dlamini, among other influential leaders, community builders, innovators, and philanthropists.
Accepting her award, Minister Maziya expressed gratitude for the continental recognition and appreciation for the work she continues to champion.
“I am very honored to receive this award and thank those who conferred it. It is extremely encouraging to be recognized for my work in promoting STEM for women in Eswatini and around the world, and to know that people everywhere appreciate my efforts.”
“We as Eswatini are part of a big world; we must contribute to it while developing our own. His Majesty continually speaks about us taking our place in the world and working toward becoming a first-world country.:
“This kind of honor makes one feel proud to be playing, no matter how small a role, in shaping that future. I am grateful and remain humbled,” she said.
Maziya has gained both continental and international respect as a top advocate for STEM progress and for empowering girls and young women in ICTs.
She is the founder of the STEM Future Pioneers Mentorship Program, a national initiative that mentors hundreds of girls from rural, underserved, and differently abled communities.
Her work spans internationally, where she advocates for women’s participation in STEM, building global partnerships and creating opportunities for young women across Africa and beyond to pursue careers in science, innovation, and digital entrepreneurship.
Her philanthropic efforts and dedication to equity keep enhancing her reputation as a purpose-driven leader.
Minister Maziya also serves as Co-Chair of the Global SDG 5 Council on Gender Equality, positioning her at the forefront of global efforts to promote gender equality and empower women worldwide.