In a prestigious ceremony held on December 10, 2024, Strive Masiyiwa, the renowned technology entrepreneur and investor, was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Engineering by Stellenbosch University (SU).
Masiyiwa, a pioneer in Africa's mobile telecommunications sector, has spent over four decades shaping the continent's telecoms industry and business sector. His philanthropic efforts have also had a profound impact on socio-economic development in Africa.
*A Tribute to Masiyiwa's Achievements*
Prof Wikus van Niekerk, Dean of the SU Faculty of Engineering, praised Masiyiwa, saying: "The Faculty is humbled that Mr Masiyiwa accepted this honorary doctorate in Engineering from Stellenbosch University. He is an exemplary example of an African who did well and is now doing good by improving the lives of many Africans."
Masiyiwa's career is rooted in engineering, and he holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Cardiff in Wales. After working briefly as a telecoms engineer, he set up his first business in 1986.
This honorary doctorate is a testament to Masiyiwa's remarkable achievements and his enduring impact on Africa's development.
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