Nyari Samushonga. Photo: Karolina Komendera

One of the first things you notice about Nyari Samushonga is her optimism. This outlook has served her well, coupled with a natural curiosity and love for problem-solving. It also helped her become one of the South African technology industry’s most impactful personalities.

Samushonga, the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa’s 2022 IT Personality of the Year, is the CEO of WeThinkCode_, a non-profit training organisation with a fantastic track record for developing workplace-ready programmers. Her team’s success gives hope for the country’s future.