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==Early Pioneers in Africa==

==Early Pioneers in Africa==

1. [[Grace Githaiga]] is currently co-convener of the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), which is a multi-stakeholder forum for people and institutions interested in ICT policy and regulation.

1. [[File:GraceGithajgaPortrait.JPG|thumb|right|Grace Githaiga]] [[Grace Githaiga]] is currently co-convener of the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), which is a multi-stakeholder forum for people and institutions interested in ICT policy and regulation.

   

   

She sits in the advisory board of the global forum on cyber expertise, an initiative that brings together over 50 organizations and states to work together on practical initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity, fight cybercrime, protect online data and support e-governance.

She sits in the advisory board of the global forum on cyber expertise, an initiative that brings together over 50 organizations and states to work together on practical initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity, fight cybercrime, protect online data and support e-governance.

Alice is currently leading the AUC and ZACR DotAfrica Governmental Reserve Name List process and represents the AUC on the GAC.   

Alice is currently leading the AUC and ZACR DotAfrica Governmental Reserve Name List process and represents the AUC on the GAC.   

3. [[File:Major General Mosikili.jpg|thumb|left|Major General Mosikili]]

3. [[File:Major General Mosikili.jpg|thumb|left|Major General Mosikili]] [[Major General TC Mosikili]] is a Major General of Crime Detection in South Africa. She has over 27 years of experience, and currently investigates crimes pertaining to family violence, child protection and sexual offences. She is a strong advocate for Child Online Protection.

[[Major General TC Mosikili]] is a Major General of Crime Detection in South Africa. She has over 27 years of experience, and currently investigates crimes pertaining to family violence, child protection and sexual offences. She is a strong advocate for Child Online Protection.

The Major General was also a panelist/speaker at the first ICANN Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members in Nairobi 2017, and attended ICANN 58 in Copenhagen with the GAC.

The Major General was also a panelist/speaker at the first ICANN Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members in Nairobi 2017, and attended ICANN 58 in Copenhagen with the GAC.

 

4. [[Mary Uduma]] is the current Managing Director of Jaeno Digital Solutions. Prior to this, she served as the President of the Executive Board of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), where she became President in September 2010, after serving as Vice-President since 2009. She has also served as a Member of NiRA's Interim Board of Trustees, as well as a Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau with the Nigerian Communications Commission, which is the Nigerian Telecomm Regulator. She has worked for the Regulatory Authority for over 16 years. Uduma is a trained Chartered Accountant.During her time at NiRA, Uduma was concerned with Telecommunications regulation. She advised the Commission on matters related to Licensing, Policy, and Telecommunications Market competition, Tariff regulation and approvals. She also ensured consumer compliance and managed consumer code of practice issues. Her work also focused on zonal coordination, corporate planning and research. She served as the focal person on International Relations covering the ITU, ICANN, CTO, AUC, ECOWAS, etc. She is also a Member of the WSIS.

4. [[File:Mary Uduma.jpeg|thumb|right|Mary Uduma]] [[Mary Uduma]] is the current Managing Director of Jaeno Digital Solutions. Prior to this, she served as the President of the Executive Board of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), where she became President in September 2010, after serving as Vice-President since 2009. She has also served as a Member of NiRA's Interim Board of Trustees, as well as a Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau with the Nigerian Communications Commission, which is the Nigerian Telecomm Regulator. She has worked for the Regulatory Authority for over 16 years. Uduma is a trained Chartered Accountant.During her time at NiRA, Uduma was concerned with Telecommunications regulation. She advised the Commission on matters related to Licensing, Policy, and Telecommunications Market competition, Tariff regulation and approvals. She also ensured consumer compliance and managed consumer code of practice issues. Her work also focused on zonal coordination, corporate planning and research. She served as the focal person on International Relations covering the ITU, ICANN, CTO, AUC, ECOWAS, etc. She is also a Member of the WSIS.

 

5. [[Gao Mosweu]], Miss Gaongalelwe-Gaolaolwe P. Mosweu  is the Vice President of the Botswana Information Technology Society, which is a voluntary NGO that advocates for ICT developments reaching the average Motswana.  When she is not defending this cause, “Gao” runs an up and coming business consultancy firm called Maze Meadows Consulting. (www.mazemeadows.com).

5. [[File:GaoMosweu.jpg|thumb|left|Gao Mosweu]] [[Gao Mosweu]], Miss Gaongalelwe-Gaolaolwe P. Mosweu  is the Vice President of the Botswana Information Technology Society, which is a voluntary NGO that advocates for ICT developments reaching the average Motswana.  When she is not defending this cause, “Gao” runs an up and coming business consultancy firm called Maze Meadows Consulting. (www.mazemeadows.com).

She is an advocate for local content and has taken part in initiatives that promote the presence of local content online with major technology giants. She mentors many young people especially those young women desiring to venture into STEM careers, on reaching out for their dreams.

She is an advocate for local content and has taken part in initiatives that promote the presence of local content online with major technology giants. She mentors many young people especially those young women desiring to venture into STEM careers, on reaching out for their dreams.