13 November 2024 | The Bay Hotel
Africa Tech Festival Awards
The Africa Tech Festival Awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful tech achievements across the continent. Explore the latest in digital transformation, connect with industry leaders, and see who’s shaping the future of African technology.
2024 Award Winners
Innovation for Impact Award
This award recognises innovations of products or services that have disrupted traditional approaches, introduced novel solutions, and created tangible value for businesses and individuals in Africa.
2024 Winner: WIOCC Group
Telco of the Year Award
This award is dedicated to recognising and honouring network providers and services that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and effort in ensuring connectivity for all.
2024 Winner: MTN Ghana
CXO of the Year Award
This award honours exceptional leaders in Africa and their outstanding contributions in building teams, setting new standards, and delivering on a clear vision in a rapidly changing business landscape.
2024 Winner: Patrick Benon, Orange Cameroon
Changing Lives Award
The Changing Lives Award is dedicated to recognising and honouring organisations and initiatives that are committed to improving lives across the continent.
2024 Winner: Orange Burkina Faso
Female Innovator of the Year Award
This award seeks to honour the women who have made significant contributions to the fields of tech, media, and telecoms across Africa.
2024 Winner: Toyosi Odukoya
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award
The Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award honours exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in the cybersecurity field.
2024 Winner: Sithembile Songo
Fintech Innovation of the Year Award
This award acknowledges the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.
2024 Winner: Ecentric Payment Systems (Including partners: Eastern Cape Transport Tertiary Cooperative Limited (ECTTC) & FORUS Digital)
Start-Up of the Year Award
This award acknowledges the entrepreneurial spirit, technological innovation, and potential impact of start-ups in driving growth, solving local challenges, and contributing to the advancement of Africa's tech ecosystem.
2024 Winner: SprintHive
Sustainability Project of the Year Award
This award celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals or organisations leading the way in the development and integration of sustainable energy solutions.
2024 Winner: Vodacom - Net Zero Project
Creative Visionary Award
This award is dedicated to honouring exceptional media, broadcasting and entertainment professionals across the African continent.
2024 Winner: Brighton Mhlongo
AIconics Award
This award is brought to you in partnership with The AI Summit Cape Town, the AIconics are a benchmark for industry excellence, recognising the achievements of individuals making breakthrough innovations and cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in business.
2024 Winner: GRIT - Gender Rights in Tech
Meet the Judges
Thecla Mbongue
Research Manager, Omdia
Norbert Prihoda
Deputy CEO, Tunisie Telecom
Andy Jury
CEO, Mukuru
Dr. Alfred Musarurwa
Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe
Elias Yazbeck
Managing Director, Fintech and Finserv, Helios Investment Partners
Bunmi Adeleye
Chief Strategy Officer, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite Nigeria)
Partnership Opportunities
Get ready for the return of the Africa Tech Festival Awards, and join us to celebrate the visionaries who accelerate the continent's digital transformation.
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- Our engaged community
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- Partnership packages available
2023 Africa Tech Festival Award Winners
Connectivity For All Award
This award is dedicated to recognising and honouring network providers and services that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and effort in ensuring connectivity for all.
Winner:
Avanti Communications
Innovation for Impact Award
This award recognises innovations of products or services that have disrupted traditional approaches, introduced novel solutions, and created tangible value for businesses and individuals in Africa.
Winner:
MTN Uganda
CXO of the Year Award
This award honours exceptional leaders in Africa and their outstanding contributions in building teams, setting new standards, and delivering on a clear vision in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Winner:
Ahmed Yusef, CEO, Hormuud Telecom
Changing Lives Award
The Changing Lives Award is dedicated to recognising and honouring organisations and initiatives that are committed to improving lives across the continent.
Winner:
Vodacom Foundation DRC
Female Innovator of the Year Award
This award seeks to honour the women who have made significant contributions to the fields of tech, media, and telecoms across Africa.
Winner:
Nene Maiga, CEO, Orange Botswana
Sustainability Champion of the Year Award
Formerly the 'Green ICT Champion Award', this award celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals or organisations leading the way in the development and integration of sustainable energy solutions.
Winner:
South Africa MTN & Huawei
Fintech Innovation of the Year Award
This award acknowledges the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.
Winner:
Mukuru
Start-Up of the Year Award
This award acknowledges the entrepreneurial spirit, technological innovation, and potential impact of start-ups in driving growth, solving local challenges, and contributing to the advancement of Africa's tech ecosystem.
Winner:
Botlhale AI Solutions
HealthTech Innovation of the Year Award
This award recognises innovative solutions that are changing lives, advancing healthcare, and making a significant positive impact on individuals and communities
Winner:
HealthX Africa
Creative Visionary Award
New for 2023, this award is dedicated to honouring exceptional media, broadcasting and entertainment professionals across the African continent.
Winner:
Khutso Theledi, Radio Broadcaster