Thobeka Mushweshwe

Payments Specialist

Thobeka Mushweshwe is a seasoned IT Payments professional with over 21 years of experience spanning South Africa’s leading financial institutions and technology sectors. Her career is marked by a consistent drive to lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of payments and financial inclusion.

Having worked across the country’s Big Four banks, Thobeka has played a pivotal role in pioneering innovative solutions, including South Africa’s first entrepreneur-bundled product and the implementation of the Fleet EMV Connexus specification, making her institution the first in the market to offer both issuing and acquiring capabilities.

Thobeka brings deep expertise across the full payments value chain, from technical enablement to strategic execution. Her leadership is rooted in purpose, progress, and a passion for building future-ready systems and teams that deliver measurable ROI and long-term impact.

A transformational and servant leader, Thobeka is committed to empowering people, unlocking potential, and driving sustainable value through innovation. Her presence at Crypto Fest 2025 reflects her dedication to shaping the intersection of telecoms, fintech, and digital assets in Africa’s evolving financial landscape.

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