Our journey was borne out of the desire to see young people as well as their parents and guardians learn to navigate digital spaces safely and become empowered Digital Citizens.

Though we have transitioned through many phases, from Digital Age Conversations to Digital Age Africa to who we are now — an amalgamation of all of those ideas and approaches.

We aim to become Africa’s leading organization supporting families, schools, and enterprises to thrive in the digital age—while influencing global standards in social and entrepreneurial cyberspace practices.
Digital Wellness Africa (DWA) began in 2014 with the launch of Digital Age Conversations (DAC).
Our founders were responding to an urgent need: children in Zimbabwe were navigating the online world without the necessary guidance or support.
As our interactions expanded to include concerned parents and overwhelmed educators, it became clear that digital safety and wellness were not just individual concerns—they were societal ones. This inspired us to broaden our mission and deepen our impact.
Over time, our work evolved into a continent-wide initiative under the DWA banner. As technology became more advanced—and risks more severe—our role grew to include advocacy, training, policy influence, and international collaboration.
Our strategic framework is rooted in Articulation, Activation, and Awareness, recognizing the deep interconnectedness between our digital and real lives.

Who we are

Digital Wellness Africa and its sub-arms are built around a specific set of goals and framework: Articulation, Activation and Awareness.

While many organisations focus on specific aspects of digital interaction, the DWA takes a broader, more holistic approach that recognizes the very real overall connectedness of both the digital world and the real world. Neither exists in a vacuum nor can one really be ignored for the other.

What do we mean by this? Affordable access to technology, for instance, is a very real challenge faced by many Zimbabwean and African youths as a whole. This paired with Africa’s particular particular history and struggles means that although we have seen technological advancement in certain aspects there has come with it a terrifying lack of preparedness for the levels of technology (and its capabilities), such data protections and policies that should protect citizens on line.

Interactions in the digital space can have very real-world repercussions.

So our approach is broken down as follows…

Articulate

to identify, speak out and speak with

Activate

engage with, encourage and give agency to the different groups

Awareness

to work with local, regional and international partners to share information, develop tools and resources to question and influence changes through knowledge

Our Team

Edith M. Utete

Co-Founder — DWA/DWT
Managing Director — DWA
Head — Legal & Compliance — DWT
Edith is the visionary founder of Digital Age Conversations, the Managing Director and co-founder of Digital Wellness Africa and its sister organisation, the Digital Wellness Trust. A consummate professional, she brings a wellspring of professional knowledge and experience and adds to it a compassion and groundedness that is always people-focussed.
Loveness Nleya

Co-Founder — DWA/DWT
Regional Director — DWT
Operations Director — DWA
Loveness is a multi-talented creative who is a Digital Strategist and Techpreneur. She is the co-Founder and Regional Director of DWT and Operations Director of DWA. She works with young people, women and MSMEs to maximise the internet and tech for personal development career, business and income growth. She brings a vibrancy that shines through all of her work.
ChiChi Chiweshe-Saruro

Branding, Strategy & Communications Director, Brand Architect
— DWA/DWT/DAC
Chiratidzo is an all-round artist who has spent close to two decades honing her craft. She is a creative strategist, graphic and editorial design specialist with a very vivid and impactful style that has evolved from her unorthodox approach and adventurous spirit. Her astute affinity for administration and project management also lends an additional edge to her work.
Chengetai Dende

Lead Consultant:
Cyber Security
— DWA/DWT

Chengetai is a Cyber Security enthusiast who is currently a member of SheSecures Africa, an organization for women in cyber security in Africa, headquartered in Nigeria where she is also a mentor. She is also a member of Cyber for Africa which is headquartered in Kenya, where she has also played the role of a mentor and has been awarded certificates following a successful completion of the cohort mentorship programs.
Samukeliso Gumbie

Regional Lead Consultant
South Africa
— DWA/DWT

Samu is a facilitator, strategist, and digital business expert passionate about empowering womenentrepreneurs across Africa. With a Diploma in Business Administration and Certifications in Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Social Media Management, Affiliate Marketing, and as an alumna of the Goldman Sachs-GIBS 10,000 Women Certificate Programme for Women Entrepreneurs, Samu equips women with the tools to succeed in the digital age.
Palesa Gwele

Regional Lead Consultant
Lesotho
— DWA/DWT

Palesa Roza Gwele is known for her proactive leadership and dedication to digital inclusion, Palesa continues to make significant strides in creating a safer, more informed digital landscape for African communities. She is a legal consultant, Digital Inclusion and Safety advocate.

Our Partners

We are proud to collaborate with a wide range of partners and organizations across the globe. From schools and embassies to churches and corporate institutions, our footprint extends across Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho Namibia, Ghana, Angola, Portugal, France, the US, and the UK.