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Director – Women in ICT

From Voice to Value. A directorate that delivers — for every woman and girl in Malawi's tech sector.

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Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale, candidate for Director – Women in ICT

Change maker

18+ yrs in IT

+63.6%

women members

  • Change Maker
  • Tech Leader
  • Digital Advocate
  • Inclusion Champion
  • Visionary
01Know Elizabeth

Equipping women and girls with digital skills for a brighter future.

A technology professional, women's advocate, global collaborator and community builder. Elizabeth has spent her career making sure that when Malawi goes digital, its women and girls go with it.

18+

Years of IT experience

Nearly two decades building and protecting critical technology.

BCM

Business Continuity Management Officer

Reserve Bank of Malawi

Founder

TechPearl Social Enterprise

Equipping young women and girls in Malawi with essential digital skills.

Why does it matter?

  • 1Strong IT infrastructure and business continuity
  • 2More women and girls in technology
  • 3Global collaboration
  • 4Increased visibility and recognition of women in tech

Founder, advocate & leader

  1. TechPearl

    Founded TechPearl, a social enterprise equipping young women and girls in Malawi with essential digital skills.

  2. Women in IGF Summit

    Co-launched the Women in IGF Summit under the Global Internet Governance Forum, and has organised the initiative for 3 consecutive years.

  3. ICTAM Executive

    Executive Member responsible for Women, 2024 – 2026.

My journey, my impact

  • Technology Professional
  • Women Advocate
  • Global Collaborator
  • Community Builder
02What I have delivered in the last 2 years

Real progress. Measurable impact. Greater inclusion.

Women members, ICTAM

+98

Women's representation in ICTAM expanded by 63.6% in a single year.

50%

Digital Advocates — women participation

vs a 30% target

300

Girls reached through initiatives

Target achieved

35%

Girls internship recruitment

From zero

03The value I have created

Tap a pillar to open it.

04My vision for the next term

Malawian women in ICT at the forefront of digital innovation, enterprise and leadership within ICTAM and the national ICT sector.

05My mission

Creating strong women in ICT ecosystems through community strengthening, research & professional skills development, venture sourcing, mentorship matchmaking and access to opportunities.

06What am I bringing this time?

Four pillars. Twelve commitments.

Pillar 01 · Build the Network

Connect

Goal — Build an active, mapped network of ICTAM women members and women-led ICT businesses.

Flagship initiatives · next-term targets

  1. 01

    Map 100% of consenting women members by skills, sector and region within 12 months

  2. 02

    Create and launch 3 women's regional chapters within 12 months

  3. 03

    Match at least 50 mentor–mentee pairs annually and track 80% completion

More connections. More opportunity.

“I have delivered measurable progress, learned from the journey, and have a clear plan to take the ICTAM Women's Agenda to the next level.”

Why not build on the progress made to achieve greater impact?

07Recognition & impact

A decade of being seen globally.

Anita Borg Institute logo

2016

Pass It On Award

Anita Borg Institute

Career Girls logo

2017

Career Girls Role Model

Career Girls

Africa Code Week logo

2017 – 2018

Africa Code Week Ambassador

Africa Code Week

Grace Hopper Celebration logo

2020

Woman of Color in Technology

Grace Hopper Celebration

Digital Opportunity Trust logo

2021

DOT Youth Alumni

Digital Opportunity Trust

Women in Tech Policy logo

2022

Women in Tech Policy Fellow

Women in Tech Policy

Her for Tech logo

2023

Magazine Feature

Her for Tech

Inspiring Fifty Africa logo

2024

Inspiring 50 Women in Africa

Inspiring Fifty Africa

Women Techmakers logo

2025 – 2026

Women Techmakers Ambassador

Women Techmakers

08What people say

The women she lifted speak for her.

On a mission to bridge the digital gender gap in Malawi.

“Elizabeth is a passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to bridge the digital gender gap in Malawi. Through TechPearl, she's unlocking digital skills for women and girls, empowering them to thrive in the digital age.”
GirlCode GroupVirtual Summit announcement
Shake Solutions "Woman Crush Wednesday" feature celebrating Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale, Founder of TechPearl and Executive Member of ICTAM responsible for women in ICT.
Woman Crush WednesdayShake Solutions

Mufuniranji wina, ine ndilipo?

Why look for another, when I am here?

A vote for me is a vote for a Directorate that delivers markets, mentors and a microphone for every woman in Malawi's tech sector — not just a seat at the table.

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Director – Women in ICT · ICTAM

Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale

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