
The Enterprise Award Finalists Powering Growth in Africa
Across Africa, businesses are leveraging technology to enhance operations, optimise efficiency, and scale sustainably. Whether through cloud-based infrastructure, AI-powered analytics, or cutting-edge identity verification, enterprise solutions are reshaping industries and driving economic impact. The Enterprise Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates organisations that are successfully integrating technology to transform their industries, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve enterprise-level success. Meet the Finalists Andela (United States): Andela…
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Driving Growth: The Digital Commerce Platforms Powering Trade in Africa
Digital commerce is reshaping trade, payments, and logistics across Africa, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs. Whether through B2B marketplaces, e-commerce enablement, or mobile money integrations, digital commerce is making transactions more seamless, secure, and scalable across the continent. The Digital Commerce Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates trailblazing platforms and providers that are enhancing B2B, B2C, and B2B2C transactions, empowering businesses to reach new markets, optimise…
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The EdTech Solutions Advancing Learning in Africa
Technology is reshaping education across Africa, making quality learning more accessible, engaging, and effective. From AI-driven career guidance to digital learning hubs and blockchain-powered scholarships, EdTech is bridging educational gaps and equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in the modern economy. The EdTech Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates solutions that are revolutionising learning, empowering students, and driving digital inclusion across the continent. Meet the Finalists Cassava…
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The Cross-Border Award Finalists Transforming Finance in Africa
Cross-border payments are essential for trade, remittances, and financial inclusion across Africa. However, challenges such as high fees, slow transactions, and currency volatility continue to hinder seamless international transactions. The Cross-Border Payments Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises companies that are revolutionising global transactions, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for businesses and individuals to send and receive money across Africa and beyond. Meet the…
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Building Africa’s Decentralised Future: The Web3 Companies Driving Change
Web3 is redefining how Africans transact, trade, and interact with digital assets. Powered by blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralised applications (dApps), Web3 technology is creating new financial opportunities, increasing transparency, and driving economic empowerment across the continent. The Web3 Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises pioneering projects and platforms that are pushing the boundaries of decentralisation, enabling real-world impact through stablecoins, blockchain-powered finance, digital identity, and supply…
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Transforming Agriculture: The AgriTechs Driving Food Security in Africa
Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, supporting millions of livelihoods and feeding a rapidly growing population. Yet challenges like climate change, supply chain inefficiencies, and limited farmer access to finance and technology continue to hinder progress. Fortunately, agritech solutions are revolutionising the sector, empowering farmers, improving productivity, and driving sustainability. The AgriTech Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises companies that are transforming food production,…
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Health Tech Award Finalists: Meet the Companies Transforming Healthcare in Africa
Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge across Africa, but healthtech companies are stepping up; leveraging AI, telemedicine, and digital solutions to improve patient outcomes and streamline services. The Health Tech Award at Africa Tech Summit honors a cutting-edge solution advancing healthcare in Africa. This year’s finalists are tackling inefficiencies in pharmaceutical supply chains, expanding virtual care, and ensuring life-saving treatments…
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Africa Tech Summit Awards: Recognising AI Leaders Across the Continent
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, solving complex challenges, and unlocking new opportunities across Africa. The AI Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates those at the forefront of this transformation—companies and projects using AI to drive meaningful impact, improve efficiency, and tackle pressing issues across sectors. From fintech and agritech to logistics and healthcare, this year’s finalists are redefining…
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Empowering Women Through Technology: Meet the FemTech Award Finalists
The Africa Tech Summit Awards recognise those driving impactful change across the continent’s tech ecosystem. This year’s FemTech Award recognises solutions dedicated to improving women’s health in Africa. The award celebrates products and platforms that empower women through healthcare, reproductive services, and overall well-being—advancing gender equality and expanding access to critical services. From AI-powered maternal health platforms…
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Waza launches Lync, a Multi-Currency Banking Platform with Global Payment Rails for Emerging Market Businesses
Waza, a B2B payment provider for emerging market businesses, has announced the launch of Lync, its new multi-currency account platform that combines market-leading foreign exchange (FX) liquidity solutions with a cutting-edge banking experience to power a new age of global trade for emerging market businesses incorporated in the US, UK or EU. Despite being incorporated and…
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