Frameworks Over Fame: The Builders Behind South Africa’s Digital Foundations

By Zanele Khumalo, Economic Opinion Columnist.
In a digital age that often confuses visibility with impact, South Africa is witnessing the emergence of a different kind of leadership builders who have shaped its innovation economy without the noise. While the startup space continues to generate headlines and attract venture capital, the country’s most significant progress often comes from individuals quietly designing the systems that make those headlines possible.