Meet The KANNA Team
Roy Kurete
Dr. Babalwa Maholwana
Dr. Babalwa Maholwana
Founder & CTIO
Tech entrepreneur with deep expertise in solution delivery and digital innovation. With a background in management consulting and digital product development, he brings deep expertise in leveraging mobile, cloud, and AI technologies to design inclusive systems. At KANNA, he leads platform architecture, innovation strategy
Founder & CTIO
Tech entrepreneur with deep expertise in solution delivery and digital innovation. With a background in management consulting and digital product development, he brings deep expertise in leveraging mobile, cloud, and AI technologies to design inclusive systems. At KANNA, he leads platform architecture, innovation strategy, and the rollout of tech solutions that bridge healthcare gaps across underserved communities
Dr. Babalwa Maholwana
Dr. Babalwa Maholwana
Dr. Babalwa Maholwana
Chief Growth Officer (Designate)
Qualified medical doctor and corporate strategist. A seasoned pharmaceutical research and industry expert as well as a sustainability scholar with a focus on strategic alliances and coopetition. She is an experienced mentor and coach who has been invited to speak on women leadership, pharmaceutical and healthcare matters.
Nomfundo Zakwe
Nomfundo Zakwe
Nomfundo Zakwe
Chief Brand Officer (Designate)
Brand strategist with deep expertise in integrated marketing, storytelling, and audience engagement. With a background in creative leadership and employer branding across Africa and the Middle East, she brings rich insight into building culturally resonant narratives and high-impact campaigns. At KANNA, sh
Chief Brand Officer (Designate)
Brand strategist with deep expertise in integrated marketing, storytelling, and audience engagement. With a background in creative leadership and employer branding across Africa and the Middle East, she brings rich insight into building culturally resonant narratives and high-impact campaigns. At KANNA, she leads brand strategy, communications, and community engagement to drive trust, uptake, and long-term adoption across diverse markets.
Vusa Nyathi
Nomfundo Zakwe
Nomfundo Zakwe
VusaNyathi (MBA), is a seasoned change and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience driving high-impact, high-visibility and high-value strategic initiatives across Fintech, Healthcare, Telecoms, Technology Services, Insurance, and Financial Services industries. He has a fluid blend of commercial and technology expertise, c
VusaNyathi (MBA), is a seasoned change and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience driving high-impact, high-visibility and high-value strategic initiatives across Fintech, Healthcare, Telecoms, Technology Services, Insurance, and Financial Services industries. He has a fluid blend of commercial and technology expertise, coupled with a passion for problem solving through innovative technologies and best-in-class practices.