The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held on 12 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, brought together top innovators, digital transformation leaders, and changemakers from across the continent. The ceremony recognized excellence in the African innovation ecosystem and celebrated achievements driving Africa’s technology revolution.
Honouring Trailblazers in Technology and Innovation
The awards highlighted individuals and organizations making significant impact in Africa’s digital landscape. Winners were selected through a rigorous three-stage process, including a public vote and final adjudication by a distinguished panel of judges representing business, technology, and finance sectors.
2025 Award Winners
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Connectivity for All: Orange
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AI Leader of the Year: Jean-Francois Arnod, CMO, Orange
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Telco of the Year: Vodacom
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Innovation for Impact: Mastercard Community Pass
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CXO of the Year: Dejan Kastelic, CTO, Vodacom
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Changing Lives: SES and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI)
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Female Innovator of the Year: Ms Ennaifer Asma, Senior VP CSR, Orange Middle East & Africa
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Fintech Innovation of the Year: Vodacom
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Startup of the Year: Booi Industries (Pty) Ltd
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Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Tim Theuri, CISO, M-Pesa Africa
Pictures for the winners can be viewed here.
Expert Judging Panel
The awards were evaluated by an expert panel including: Vukosi Sambo, Group CIO, PHA STM Healthcare & Marara Group; John Bosco Arends, Group Head: Information and Network Technology Operations, City of Johannesburg; Sithembile Songo, Group Head: Information Security, Eskom Holdings; Nina Triantis, Global Head Telecoms, Media and Technology, Standard Bank; Bas Wijne, CEO, APO Group; Bunmi Adeleye, Chief Strategy Officer, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite Nigeria); and Robert Aouad, CEO, ISOCEL Telecom.
“This awards ceremony is a testament to the vibrancy of the African innovation ecosystem and the transformative impact of digital transformation leaders shaping Africa’s tech future,” said the festival organizers.
The Africa Tech Festival 2025 ran from 11 to 13 November, providing a platform to network, showcase innovations, and explore emerging technology trends across the continent.
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This story was first reported by APO Group. Read the full article here.
