The Africa Information & Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA) has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Africa ICT Awards, scheduled to take place during the 13th AfICTA Summit. The annual awards ceremony is one of the continent’s most prestigious platforms for recognizing and celebrating excellence in the ICT sector.
The Awards aim to identify and honor outstanding ICT leaders across Africa who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact in using technology to drive growth and transformation within organizations, governments, and communities. By spotlighting these achievers, AfICTA seeks to inspire collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development across the region.
This year’s award categories are:
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Africa ICT Champion Award® – honoring distinguished leaders in ICT fields such as hardware, software, services, and communications.
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Africa ICT Personality Award® – recognizing influential figures who have shaped ICT policy and created jobs in their countries.
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Africa CIO Award® – celebrating exceptional Chief Information Officers in both the public and private sectors.
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Africa Innovation Award® – highlighting innovators whose products or solutions significantly contribute to Africa’s economic development.
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Africa Community Development Award® – honoring individuals who leverage technology to empower communities, enhance networks, and tackle local challenges.
Nominations are open until Monday, October 27, 2025, after which the voting process will commence. AfICTA encourages stakeholders from the private sector, government, civil society, and academia to put forward deserving candidates who have made remarkable contributions to advancing ICT across Africa. Self-nomination is allowed.
“The Africa ICT Awards not only celebrate individual excellence but also showcase the transformative power of technology in shaping Africa’s digital future,” said AfICTA Chairperson, Ms. Ulandi Exner.
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