About Thando Hlongwane

Work: Lipa Payments has built and patented contactless payment technologies that aim to drive Africa's move towards a cashless society and is backed by one of the largest Banks in South Africa. Personal: Computer Science background and extremely passionate about solving big problems using technology. Education and Financial Inclusion are amongst some of the most pressing issues on our continent and my life's mission is to use technology to solve them. “For the world truly belongs to those who are willing to challenge the status quo and innovate for the betterment of society."