The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024, held on 13 November at the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, honoured the innovators, companies, and projects driving technological advancement across the continent. This prestigious event, a highlight of the Africa Tech Festival, showcased Africa’s best in digital connectivity, innovation, and transformative impact, reaffirming the region’s position as a hub of technological excellence.
Among the night’s winners were MTN Ghana, named Telco of the Year, and WIOCC Group, recognised for Innovation for Impact. Patrick Benon, CEO of Orange Cameroon, earned CXO of the Year for his leadership in advancing digital connectivity. In a nod to transformative contributions, Orange Burkina Faso received the Changing Lives Award, and Toyosi Odukoya of the Mastercard Foundation was celebrated as Female Innovator of the Year.
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The awards also highlighted strides in emerging sectors. SprintHive was named Startup of the Year for its innovative solutions, while Vodacom’s Net Zero Project took home Sustainability Project of the Year for its commitment to reducing environmental impact. Ecentric Payment Systems, in collaboration with ECTTC and FORUS Digital, was recognised for Fintech Innovation of the Year, showcasing how technology can revolutionise financial systems. Brighton Mhlongo and the GRIT initiative also stood out for their contributions to creative vision and gender rights in tech, respectively.
This year’s awards were part of the larger Africa Tech Festival, a premier event in the Informa Tech Connecting Africa series. Drawing more than 450 speakers, hundreds of exhibitors, and over 15,000 delegates, the festival highlighted Africa’s tech leadership and provided a platform for collaboration and growth. As the continent continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, the Africa Tech Festival Awards serve as a beacon of inspiration, celebrating those who are transforming industries and lives through technology.
