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13 November 2024 | The Bay Hotel

Africa Tech Festival Awards

Discover the Africa Tech Festival Awards, celebrating the most innovative and impactful tech achievements across Africa. Explore the latest in digital transformation, connect with industry leaders, and see who’s shaping the future of African technology.

2024 Award Categories


Voting is now open! Discover the 2024 shortlist:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This year's shortlist:

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

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

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.

This year's shortlist:

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

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

Fintech Innovation of the Year Award

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.

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.

This year's shortlist:

  • Remedial Health
  • Boardroom
  • redAcademy
  • Kubik
  • SprintHive

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

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.

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.

Creative Visionary Award

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.

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.

This year's shortlist:

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

Learn more about the shortlisted candidates here.

2024 Awards Timeline


Here is the timeline for the 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards!

Key information:

  • The shortlist will consist of the top 5 candidates per category and will be subject to a public vote.
  • The top three shortlisted candidates with the most votes from the public will progress to the finals.
  • The finalists will be sent to our expert panel of judges, who will determine the winners.
  • The winners will be announced live at the ceremony in Cape Town on 13 November.

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.

As we prepare for this remarkable event, seize your chance to align your brand with Africa's most influential tech awards ceremony. Fill out the below form to download our brochure and discover more about:

  • The 2024 Awards categories
  • The details about the evening of glitz, glamour and celebration that we're planning
  • Our awards programme in numbers
  • Powerful reasons to associate your brand with our awards programme
  • Our engaged community
  • Our promotion timeline
  • 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