Our Team

Vision, strategy, fundraising, business development

Antonette is a self-taught technologist, security leader, and LLM candidate with a foundation in criminal justice. As Co-founder and CTO of Nkitsi, she builds secure, ethical, and user-centric digital identity solutions that simplify access for individuals and businesses. Antonette blends hands-on technical mastery with human-centered design to create technology that protects, empowers, and delivers real-world impact.

Dadirai Mushayandebvu serves as Nkitsi's head of product design and public relations, bringing 7 years of entrepreneurial experience alongside a Bachelor of Commerce in Real Estate, she helps to sculpt and lead Nkitsi to Fruition. Dadirai works to cultivate solid connections for the company, not only to ensure its sustainability, but the satisfaction of clientèle as well. With her talents in communication and project management, Dadirai works to ensure stellar success and satisfaction for all involved with Nkitsi.

Tefo Mokgoabone is a tech creative with a strong passion for networks and cybersecurity. Fluent in both code and configurations, he loves building systems that are fast, secure, and built to last. With a background in Computer Science and hands-on experience across software and infrastructure, Tefo thrives at the intersection of innovation and reliability—bridging the gap between development and network engineering to keep ideas connected and protected.

Marang Makolo an Embedded Systems Engineer at Nkitsi, holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Botswana. She brings in crucial practical expertise in designing the low level firmware and embedded hardware that establishes the secure root of trust for Nkitsi's digital identity solutions. Her expertise translates complex security challenges into robust, ethical, and user centric infrastructure, simplifying access for individuals and businesses.

Bontle is the UI/UX designer at Nkitsi, bringing a creative and user-centered approach to the team. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Systems, which provides her with a strong foundation in visual communication, interactive design, and digital media.

Kgosi is an Embedded Systems Engineer currently studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Botswana. He specializes in integrating hardware with software to create practical, user-focused solutions. In this project, Kgosi focuses on developing the smart identity hardware layer, including NFC-enabled verification tools and secure embedded components that support the digital KYC platform. His work ensures that the system is reliable, secure, and accessible to everyday users.