The Africa Tech Week Awards also recognise and reward companies on the continent that have demonstrated excellence in the area of innovative product development.
The opportunity for the African continent
The African continent has a greenfield advantage in that it is not burdened by legacies that might be problematic in other parts of the world. African countries and organisations have the ability to develop and build from the ground up, allowing them to be early adopters of disruptive technology.
“As a unified entity, we hold the key to unlocking Africa’s potential,” says Ralf Fletcher, CEO, Topco Media. “As the next big growth market, it is critical that multinationals partner with Africa for several sterling reasons. One thing is clear: the events of the past year have had an impact on technology as much as every other part of our lives. Ten years from now, we will be able to recount the great tale of how digital transformation took place and was catalysed.”
Africa's ingenuity and perseverance are alive and well. However, if we are to keep our economies afloat, we must be responsible in our daily interactions with consumers.
Watch the awards ceremony here.
Winners
Africa Tech: Digital Transformation Award
Blue Code Africa
Africa Tech: Technology Company of the Year Award
Global Voice Group
Africa Tech: Women in Tech Award
Jacqueline Aylett, Flexiroam Africa
Technology Innovation of the Year Award
Sage South Africa
Best Technology Start-up of the Year Award
Averly
Africa Tech: AI Leader of the Year Award
Michael Grant, DataProphet Operations
Africa Tech: CEO of the Year Award
Andrew Watkins-Ball, Jumo
Africa Tech: Security Technology Company Award
Takenote IT
Africa Tech: AI Technology Award
Principa Decisions
Africa Tech: Leader of the Year Award
Gift Zowa, Broadband Infraco
Africa Tech: Fintech Award
Spark ATM Systems
