This award is dedicated to recognising and honouring network providers and services that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and effort in ensuring connectivity for all.

This year's shortlist:

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies
• LANCK Telecom
• Ghana MTN
• EMTEL: eSIM Voyaz service
• Orange 'Max it' super app

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

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.

This year's shortlist:

• Oracle Academy
• Telkom South Africa
• Nokia Rural Connect
• VERTIV
• Nigeria Airtel & Huawei
• WIOCC Group

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

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.

This year's shortlist:

• Patrick Benon, Orange Cameroon
• Muhammad Ali Bhikhan, Absa Regional Operations
• Mary Mahuma, Philip Morris International
• Kapil Reesaul, Mauritius Telecom
• Dejan Kastelic, Vodacom Group

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

The Changing Lives Award is dedicated to recognising and honouring organisations and initiatives that are committed to improving lives across the continent.

This year's shortlist:

• Futurelect
• MTN Group Y'ello Care
• Nokia & UN Women
• CAPACITI
• Kenya State Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Orange Burkina Faso

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

This award seeks to honour the women who have made significant contributions to the fields of tech, media, and telecoms across Africa.

This year's shortlist:

• Shaunei Gerber
• Serisha Barrat
• Miranda Perumal
• Toyosi Odukoya
• Sayuri Moodliar

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

The Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award honours exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in the cybersecurity field.

This year's shortlist:

• Gilbert Nyandeje
• Ignus De Villiers
• Sithembile Songo
• Grant Hughes
• Nithen Naidoo
• Harrison Nnaji

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

This award acknowledges the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.

This year's shortlist:

• PAYTOTA
• Duplo
• Ecentric Payment Systems (Including partners: Eastern Cape Transport Tertiary Cooperative Limited (ECTTC) & FORUS Digital)
• Yabx Technologies
• Binance Africa

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

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.

This year's shortlist:

• Remedial Health
• Boardroom
• redAcademy
• Kubik
• SprintHive

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

This award celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals or organisations leading the way in the development and integration of sustainable energy solutions.

This year's shortlist:

• NuRAN Wireless
• Anglobal
• Africa Data Centres
• Vodacom - Net Zero Project
• South Africa Openserve
• OMEA – Orange Energies

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

This award is dedicated to honouring exceptional media, broadcasting and entertainment professionals across the African continent.

This year's shortlist:

• Nasty C
• Folu Storms
• Brighton Mhlongo
• Zozibini Tunzi
• Annie Macaulay Idibia

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

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.

This year's shortlist:

• Meta
• Melio AI
• Vox Solutions
• GRIT - Gender Rights in Tech
• Vodacom

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

Research Manager, Omdia

Deputy CEO, Tunisie Telecom

CEO, Mukuru

Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe

Managing Director, Fintech and Finserv, Helios Investment Partners

Chief Strategy Officer, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite Nigeria)

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

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

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

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

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

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

This award acknowledges the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.

Winner:
Mukuru

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

This award recognises innovative solutions that are changing lives, advancing healthcare, and making a significant positive impact on individuals and communities

Winner:
HealthX Africa

New for 2023, this award is dedicated to honouring exceptional media, broadcasting and entertainment professionals across the African continent.

Winner:
Khutso Theledi, Radio Broadcaster