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Sabelo Mnukwa

Sabelo Mnukwa is a creative economy strategist, entrepreneur and industry development specialist focused on unlocking the economic potential of Africa's cultural and creative industries. As Co-Founder and Director of Creative20, Sabelo champions the belief that "Creativity is the New Gold", advancing a vision in which creative talent, technology and intellectual property become drivers of economic growth, entrepreneurship and sustainable employment. His work bridges government, industry, academia and investment, with a particular focus on building the partnerships, platforms and ecosystems needed to move Africa's creative industries from fragmented initiatives towards sustainable, globally competitive enterprises.

Through Creative20, Sabelo is actively involved in advancing the Gauteng Creative Economy Action Lab, supporting collaboration across the public and private sectors to strengthen industry development, skills pathways, market access, investment readiness and creative entrepreneurship. With experience spanning corporate affairs, business development, youth employment and strategic partnerships, including leadership roles at MultiChoice and Lulaway, Sabelo brings a practical perspective on translating creative potential into measurable economic outcomes. At AVIJOZI 2026, Sabelo brings a systems-level perspective to the conversation on "How Do We Achieve Real Impact in the Creative Tech Industry?", advocating for an industry that moves beyond training and short-term projects to build sustainable businesses, retain African intellectual property, create meaningful careers and compete in global markets.

Position: Co-Founder & Director | Creative20

Schedule
2026-10-31 Panel Discussion
Policy and Incentives:
Making South Africa Competitive for Creative Tech Investment
Time 12:30 p.m
2026-10-31 Panel Discussion
How Do We Achieve Real Impact in the Creative Tech Industry?
Time 05:15 p.m