Thembi Portia Shilenge, a prominent African figure in digital finance, has been named Best CEO in the Crypto Industry at the 2025 She Millionaire Awards. The award honors female executives making transformative contributions in business and technology.

Shilenge leads Crypto Dimensions, a global educational initiative that promotes blockchain literacy, particularly for young Africans, women, and emerging entrepreneurs. Her efforts focus on democratizing access to the digital economy and equipping participants with the knowledge to engage in blockchain and digital finance.

This recognition builds on her earlier accolade at Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards and underscores her role as a leading African voice in fintech. She recently represented the continent at the Crypto Content Creator Campus in Dubai, engaging with global blockchain strategists and Web3 innovators.

Shilenge’s work highlights African leadership in fintech and sets a standard for inclusive, education-driven growth in the crypto and digital finance sectors.