What we built, what we learned, and what’s next.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Lauren Powell

Rebranding, Erasure, and Violence: Krotoa’s Story and the Patterns of TFGBV

"As technology advances so too do the risks of erasure, paralleled by the opportunities for positive change. Technology is but an extension of society, both its ills and its hopeful resilience. If we replicate existing patterns of silencing, we risk encoding Krotoa’s erasure into our algorithms and platforms — enabling new forms of technology-facilitated gender-based violence."

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Lauren Powell

From Stone Tools to Chatbots: A Brief History of Humans and Technology

Exploring the evolution of human technology—from stone tools to chatbots—and how our inventions reflect, shape, and challenge our society.

Monday, September 15, 2025
Lisa Adams

W20 pre-panel on the Future of STEM: Why Women’s Leadership Matters

At the W20 panel ahead of the G20, I represented Civil Society in the conversation on the Future of STEM. It was a space of honest reflection, but also a reminder that progress is not just about getting women into the room. True inclusion means women leading, defining, and shaping technology — not only being counted in statistics.

Friday, August 29, 2025
Lisa Adams

Art, Code, and the Stories We Carry

Technology is not just science — it’s art. Citizen Code shares how our story shapes inclusive innovation for Africa and beyond.

What sets us apart.

We don’t just follow trends—we decode human behavior and anticipate shifts to build solutions that are both impactful and future-proof.
There’s a sweet spot where technology and human needs come together. We work in that intersection, to solve hard problems. The result? Digital products that look good, work well, and actually help people.
At Citizen Code, we’re in it for the long haul. We don’t just deliver projects— we build lasting partnerships. Every product is built with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to exceed expectations.
We turn your ideas into real, functional products. From strategy and design to development and launch, our team handles every step, delivering effective, scalable solutions that grow with you.
Our work isn’t just local—it’s designed to be inclusive, adaptable, and aligned with global standards, so organizations can make an impact anywhere. We’re based in Cape Town but build solutions for a global audience.

Partners we’ve collaborated with.

Progress is a collective journey. Let’s move forward together.