Pakamile Pongwana

Pakamile Pongwana is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and telecommunications leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) since November 2013, Pakamile Pongwana is responsible for business plan development, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to this role, Pakamile Pongwana was the Managing Executive of Regulatory Affairs at Vodacom SA, focusing on managing regulatory challenges and advising on compliance issues. Earlier experience includes serving as Deputy Director General in the Department of Communications, where telecommunications policy development was a key focus, as well as a distinguished military career in the South African National Defence Force. Academically, Pakamile Pongwana holds a Master of Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and a Bachelor of Accounting Science from Walter Sisulu University.