Awards
The AfricaCom Awards
The AfricaCom Awards is the continent's most influential technology, media and telecommunications awards ceremony. The awards celebrate the companies and individuals powering connectivity, digital inclusion and development across the continent.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AFRICACOM AWARDS, AFRICA'S PREMIER TECH AWARDS, IN 2019!
Watch our highlights video to see what happened at the 2019 Awards ceremony.
WATCH THE WINNERS OF 2020 BELOW
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged African tech, media and telecommunications in many ways. Who lead the way and went the extra mile to demonstrate pure excellence in 2020?
CxO of the Year Award
WINNER: Aminata Kane, CEO at Orange, Sierra Leone
The CXO of the Year Award recognises the outstanding achievements of CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CDOs and others in driving development across telecommunications in 'Digital Africa'.
Enterprise CxO of the Year Award
The AfricaCom Enterprise CXO of the Year Award is back, recognising the outstanding achievements of CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CDOs and others in driving development within the African enterprise space.
WINNER: William Anwana, Financial Officer - Corporate & Investment Banking At Sterling Bank Plc
Interview with William Anwana, AfricaCom Enterprise CxO of the Year 2020
The AfricaCom Enterprise CxO of the Year Award is the industry's highest accolade for leaders working in enterprise technology. We caught up with William Anwana, Chief Financial Officer for Corporate & Investment Banking at Sterling Bank PLC, and Enterprise CxO of the Year 2020. Hear from William on how leaders can prepare their workforce for the digital and technological revolution.
Female Innovator of the Year Award
WINNER: Aicha Touré, CEO at Orange Finances Mobiles Mali, who is committed to making financial services more inclusive and accessible to all.
This award recognises the outstanding achievements of women who are playing a crucial role in driving Africa towards the fourth industrial revolution, as well as underscore the need for increased gender parity within the industry.
Most Innovative Product or Service Award
WINNER: PCCW Global: Console Connect
The Most Innovative Product or Service Award recognises a game-changing product or service that provided it’s target market with significant new opportunities for revenue growth or customer satisfaction.
Last Mile Connectivity Award
WINNER: Vodacom Tanzania's Smart Kitochi, enabled by KaiOS
The Last Mile Connectivity Award recognises organisations and initiatives that have significantly increased access to reliable and affordable internet in underserved areas.
COVID-19 Response Award
WINNER: Huawei: O&M AUTIN Grid-based Operations
The COVID-19 Response Award recognises organisations and initiatives that have successfully deployed technology solutions in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Changing Lives: Building a Better, More Inclusive, Digital World Award (sponsored by Intelsat)
WINNER: ERICSSON and MTN 5G launch in South Africa powered by Ericsson’s Core network
Changing Lives: Building a Better, More Inclusive, Digital World Award (sponsored by Intelsat)
This award, sponsored by Intelsat, recognises organisations and initiatives that have made a significant contribution to helping us build a more accessible and inclusive digital world.