The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024 took centre stage on 13 November 2024 at the picturesque Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town. This annual celebration honoured groundbreaking technological achievements, innovative projects, and visionary leaders transforming Africa’s tech landscape.
Led by Ciara McDonald Heffernan, Senior Conference Producer, the event brought together industry leaders and innovators, spotlighting individuals and organisations making a significant impact across the continent.
2024 Award Winners
Here’s a closer look at the exceptional talents and initiatives that stood out this year:
- Telco of the Year:
- MTN Ghana
- Recognised for its excellence in telecommunications and unwavering commitment to digital transformation in Ghana.
- Innovation for Impact:
- WIOCC Group
- Celebrated for delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive connectivity and digital inclusion across Africa.
- CXO of the Year:
- Patrick Benon, Orange Cameroon
- Awarded for visionary leadership and driving Orange Cameroon’s remarkable achievements.
- Changing Lives Award:
- Orange Burkina Faso
- Honoured for initiatives that have significantly improved lives through impactful technology-driven projects.
- Female Innovator of the Year:
- Toyosi Odukoya, Mastercard Foundation
- Acknowledged for inspiring leadership and contributions to empowering women through tech innovation.
- Cybersecurity Leader of the Year:
- Sithembile Songo, Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
- Recognised for championing cybersecurity excellence in Africa’s energy sector.
- Fintech Innovation of the Year:
- Ecentric Payment Systems (in partnership with ECTTC & FORUS Digital)
- Celebrated for creating innovative fintech solutions that enhance payment ecosystems in Africa.
- Startup of the Year:
- SprintHive
- Awarded for demonstrating groundbreaking ideas and exceptional entrepreneurial spirit.
- Sustainability Project of the Year:
- Vodacom – Net Zero Project
- Honoured for its dedication to achieving carbon neutrality and promoting environmental sustainability.
- Creative Visionary Award:
- Brighton Mhlongo
- Recognised for outstanding creativity and unique contributions to Africa’s digital ecosystem.
- AIConics Award:
- GRIT – Gender Rights in Tech
- Awarded for advancing gender equity and rights in Africa’s rapidly evolving tech sector.
Celebrating Africa’s Technological Excellence
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024 underscored the remarkable talent and innovation driving Africa’s tech industry forward. From pioneering telecommunications solutions to groundbreaking AI and sustainability projects, this year’s winners exemplify the power of technology to transform lives and industries.
The event celebrated achievements and inspired future leaders to continue pushing boundaries in the tech ecosystem.
For more information on the Africa Tech Festival and its mission to foster innovation across the continent, visit Africa Tech Festival.
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