Gaone Matewa is an internationally recognised patient advocate, medical author, and technology leader dedicated to improving the lives of people living with vitiligo and advancing digital innovation across Africa. She is the Founder of Beyond Vitiligo South Africa and Beyond Vitiligo Botswana, pioneering organisations established to provide support, education, and empowerment to individuals affected by vitiligo.

Her advocacy journey began in 2009 and grew into one of Africa’s most influential vitiligo support movements, officially registered in 2011 and now serving more than 140 members. [globalskin.org]

A respected global voice in dermatology, Gaone has held prominent leadership roles in international patient organisations, including serving as the President of the Vitiligo International Patient Organisations Committee (VIPOC), where she led global collaborations to strengthen awareness, research partnerships, and patient support networks across Africa, Europe, and Asia. She also contributes her expertise as a board member of GlobalSkin, serving on the Risk & Finance Committee, and as a patient representative on the European Patients’ Academy (EUPATI), furthering medical innovation and patient engagement worldwide. [affinityhealth.co.za] [globalskin.org]
Gaone is a published medical author, contributing to dermatology research including global studies on the psychosocial burden and lived experiences of people with skin conditions. Her work is widely recognised in the global dermatology community. [vipoc.org]

Beyond healthcare advocacy, Gaone is a visionary entrepreneur and digital transformation leader. She serves as the CEO of TNG Solutions and Simboti Digital, driving innovative digital platforms and strategic technology solutions that empower African organisations. Her cross‑disciplinary leadership bridges healthcare, research, and technology making her a unique force in shaping patient‑centred innovation and digital ecosystems on the continent. [globalskin.org]

Gaone’s contributions have earned her significant recognition, including being named one of the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans and being honoured in True Love Magazine’s Women Making a Difference class of 2019. [affinityhealth.co.za]

Alvin Tafadzwa Matewa is a seasoned marketing technologist, entrepreneur, and digital strategist with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of marketing, technology, and business growth. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he is widely recognised for helping brands, startups, and organisations leverage digital marketing, martech, and scalable systems to achieve measurable impact.
Alvin is the Founder and Chief Marketing Technologist at Simboti Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency that delivers data-driven strategies across SEO, email marketing, web development, SaaS, and digital transformation. Under his leadership, Simboti Digital has helped businesses across multiple industries improve visibility, streamline operations, and convert digital engagement into sustainable revenue.
Alvin is also a Founder and Head of Projects at TNG Solutions, where he oversees complex digital and technology projects, combining strong project management principles with modern marketing execution. His expertise spans marketing strategy, martech implementation, SaaS development, WordPress ecosystems, and growth-focused digital architecture.
Beyond client work, Alvin is the host of Techmark Pod, a podcast exploring the convergence of technology, marketing, and innovation in Africa. Through thought leadership, speaking, and content creation, he advocates for practical digital transformation, especially for SMEs, startups, and non-profit organisations.
Known for his strategic mindset, hands-on leadership, and ability to translate complex technology into actionable business outcomes, Alvin continues to shape how brands use marketing technology to grow with purpose and precision.