WHO WE ARE
About Us
Mobile Applications Laboratory NPC (mLab) is a tech-centred business that prepares innovators and entrepreneurs to maximise opportunities in the digital economy. mLab works alongside various partners to build a vibrant, robust innovation ecosystem. We have a strong focus on empowering youth, women and previously disadvantaged communities through digital skills training, enterprise support and technology development services.
mLab was established in 2011 by a consortium of organisations that include the World Bank (InfoDev), Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa (CSIR) and The Innovation Hub (TIH) amongst other stakeholders to help open and expand the mobile applications economy in South Africa.
mLab is registered as a Not-for-Profit Company (NPC) with public benefit organisation (PBO) status and is a Level 1 B-BBEE service provider.
mLab has offices in Limpopo, Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Northern Cape and in Gauteng. It offers its CodeTribe Academy training in Limpopo, Kimberley and Pietermaritzburg (Imbali).
When our youth are empowered, they create innovative solutions that drive our society.
OUR TEAM
mLab has a staff complement of passionate and dynamic young individuals who are determined to drive and transform South Africa’s ICT sector.
Antoinette Crafford
Executive HR Consultant
Dlozi Mthethwa
KZN Provincial Lead
Gugu Nkosi
Project Manager
Ivan Johnson
Digital Skills Facilitator
Kabelo Gaotlhaelwe
Digital Skills Facilitator
Mahlatse Serathi
Digital Skills Facilitator
Melvin Musehani
Technical Lead
Mmapula Lesailane
Limpopo Provincial Lead
Nicki Koorbanally
CEO
Nyasha Mate
Programme Manager
Palesa Antony
Digital Technology Ecosystem Lead
Phindile Mchunu
Operations Manager
Refilwe Mokgothu
Digital Systems Administrator
Sabelo Gumede
Digital Skills Facilitator
Sina Legong
Head of Regional Innovation & Partnerships
Sizwe Masemola
Digital Skills Facilitator
Tendai Mazhude
COO
Veronica Mahlangu
Skills Accelerator Coordinator
Vukona Mnisi
Digital Skills Facilitator
Vuyo Kumalo
Northern Cape Provincial Lead
Zack Tinga
Skills Facilitator / Quality Assurance
Zukanye Madakana
Digital Marketing & Brand Coordinator
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