Yaliwe Mlambo
Chairperson of United Africa Blockchain Association
Yaliwe Mlambo is a leading advocate for blockchain adoption in Africa, focusing on financial inclusion, education, and innovation. As Chairperson of the United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA), she spearheads initiatives like the Reach 1 Million for Blockchain Campaign and the UABA Start-up Initiative, which connects venture capital with emerging tech entrepreneurs across the continent.
She is also the Founder of Essence Crypto Consultants, a consultancy that bridges blockchain technology with business, and the Umoja Empowerment Fund, which promotes economic empowerment. Mlambo founded United Africa Women in Blockchain to support women in the industry and serves as the Stellar Network Southern Africa Chapter President and Co-founder of TechCon.
Her contributions have been recognized globally: she was named Ethereum Foundation Devcon Queen in 2019, listed in Wirex’s Rising Women in Crypto Power List 2023, and included in MIPAD’s Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (Class of 2024).
Mlambo is a sought-after speaker at major conferences, including SiGMA Africa, fmas:26, and Africa Blockchain Fest, where she shares her expertise on blockchain applications in finance and gaming. Her work positions her as a thought leader connecting the iGaming industry with blockchain and fintech innovations.