South African entrepreneur, technologist and leadership voice Andrew Maringa shares his journey in “Purpose, Passion, Progress”, a memoir that reflects on over a decade in Africa’s technology sector and offers insights on leadership, purpose and legacy.
The book is grounded in lived experience. Maringa traces his path from technical roles to executive leadership, showing how practical experience shaped his approach to decision-making, accountability and guiding teams.
He presents leadership as an active practice, not a position, emphasising the importance of aligning daily actions with long-term goals.
Leadership and legacy are central themes.
Maringa argues that leadership without purpose is “like a ship without a compass.” True progress comes from actions that serve a mission beyond the individual.
He stresses that leadership is measured by integrity, consistency, and the outcomes leaders create for people, organisations and society rather than by titles or visibility.
The memoir also highlights resilience. Maringa recounts beginning at “ground zero,” overcoming structural and personal barriers, and breaking through traditional limits in technology and entrepreneurship.
His story illustrates how persistence and focus allow leaders to create meaningful impact even under challenging circumstances.
“Purpose, Passion, Progress” goes beyond personal narrative to serve as a guide and call to action.
Maringa introduces the Lead with Purpose Movement, inviting leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to align values with decisions, ambition with responsibility and success with service.
The book encourages readers to consider not just what they achieve, but who they become in the process.
Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in technology, governance and social impact, Maringa shows that purpose is a daily commitment rather than an abstract concept.
His leadership of Tendai ICT demonstrates how technology and intentional leadership can expand inclusion, strengthen systems and create shared value.
Through practical insight, reflection and personal story, Maringa explores leading through uncertainty, navigating resistance, building values-driven organisations and balancing ambition with responsibility to family, teams and society.
