Raking in trophies from seven out of the eleven categories of the Technology Information Confederation Africa awards 2025, Zambia seems to be the force to recon with as far as digital development on the continent is concerned.
The technology Information Confederation Africa has announced the winners of its prestigious awards.
The winners were selected from a total of 82 entries for the prestigious Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards.
David Gowu, President of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude and quality of the nominations.
“We received 82 nominations from across the continent and the judges had a hard time reaching a decision on the final winners,” he says.
“However, they are satisfied that they chose the absolute best of the best in top ICT minds from across the continent,” Gowu maintained.
The nominations for TICON Africa awards were received from several member countries, including Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The awards were officially presented to the winners during TICON Africa’s annual Gala dinner, which capped off an informative few days at its annual conference held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, between 20 and 22 August 2025.
“My most heartfelt congratulations go out to not only each and every one of the winners, but also to all those who were in the running. I’m proud that we have such a vibrant ICT sector in Africa,” says Gowu.
Each category had several stringent requirements for nominations to be considered, which included using ICT innovation to benefit their communities, among other aspects.
“This was deliberately so in keeping with this year’s conference theme of ‘Empowering Africa’s Tech Future: Innovation, Standards, and Global Influence,” says Gowu.
Beyond celebrating individual excellence, the TICON Africa Awards hold deep significance for the continent.
Each nomination and award reflect Africa’s ability to create homegrown solutions that not only address local challenges but also contribute to global technological progress.
By participating, the nominees gain a powerful platform for visibility, networking, and influence, opening doors to new partnerships, funding opportunities, and international recognition.
“Equally important, the Awards highlight Africa’s collective talent pool and reinforce the message that the continent is not merely a consumer of technology, but a creator and innovator in its own right,” says Gowu.
The 2025 TICON Africa Awards winners in the respective categories were as follows:
Young ICT Trailblazer (Under 35):
Winner: Christine Chungu from Zambia
Runner-up: Moses Lesetja Monyamane from South Africa
ICT Professional of the Year:
Winner: Samuel Chiwanda from Malawi
Runner-up: Daniel Chibesakunda from Zambia
Women in Tech Excellence Award:
Winner: Matambila Karima-Chuunga from Zambia
Runner up: Joice Benza from Zimbabwe
Public Sector ICT Innovation Award:
Winner: SMART Zambia Institute from Zambia
Runner-up: National Information Technology Agency (NITA) from Ghana
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Tech Innovation Award:
Winner: AIDEC Digital from Ghana
Runner up: Issac Kofi Maafo from Ghana
Startup of the Year:
Winner: LIBBLIO (Library Management System) from Rwanda
Runner-up: Easylinks from Malawi
Social Impact through ICT Award:
Winner: Savana Signatures from Ghana
Runner-up: Musekiwa Moyo from Zambia
Excellence in Cybersecurity Award:
Winner: Paula Nkandu-Haamaundu from Zambia
Runner-up: Musonda Mwambazi Kapaya – Digital Safe from Zambia
ICT Company of the Year:
Winner: Click Mobile from Malawi
Runner-up: Axis Solutions Africa from Zimbabwe
Professional Body of the Year:
ICT Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) from Zambia
Lifetime Achievement in ICT:
Professor Nii Narku Quaynor from Ghana, the scientist and engineer who has played an important role in the introduction and development of the Internet throughout Africa and is often acclaimed as the “father of the Internet in Africa”.
Gowu adds that the nominations, and the quality of the winners’ work, shows that there is no shortage of outstanding ICT companies and people across the continent.
“It is our hope that each one of these people or their companies become a role model for the next generation as we move full steam ahead into an exciting era of artificial intelligence and data analysis technology,” he adds.
The Technology Information Confederation Africa is the foremost Pan-African body dedicated to uniting and empowering ICT professionals across the continent.
Through education, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, we foster innovation and excellence in technology. By championing industry standards and thought leadership, TICON Africa is shaping the future of technology on the continent and beyond.