Community Members
Robert Selemani
Co-founder & Managing Director
AI Eswatini
Robert is a Co-founder and Managing Director of AI Eswatini where he provides strategic direction, oversees overall administration, and ensures smooth governance. Professionally, Robert is an AI, Data and Cloud Practitioner, and an emerging leader in technology policy and AI diplomacy. With over five years of experience across healthcare, mining, and tech, he has applied artificial intelligence to deliver solutions in these different sectors. He currently works full-time as an AI Platforms Engineer at Cassava Technologies. He is passionate about AI governance, AI policy and Tech Diplomacy.
Bandile Malaza
Director of Technology & Skills Development Lead
AI Eswatini
At AI Eswatini, I drive technical strategy, digital platform architecture, and national capacity-building initiatives focused on AI literacy, talent development, and responsible tech adoption. Professionally, I turn data and innovation into real-world impact across AI, enterprise ERP, Business Intelligence, and Full-stack solutions. As a Developer & Technical Consultant at Finware Enterprise Systems, I build custom ERP solutions, handle data for BI and Reporting, and develop integrations for enterprise clients across Southern Africa. Internationally recognized, multi-award-winning researcher.
Thembinkosi Mkhonta
Projects Lead
AI Eswatini
Projects Lead for AI Eswatini