A record 1,200 organizations across Africa have applied for the 2025 CIO100 Awards, reflecting the continent's rapid digital transformation as its technology market is projected to reach $63 billion by 2030. This surge indicates a shift towards digital leadership, with technology becoming a central growth strategy rather than merely support infrastructure.

• The shortlisted 162 organizations include major firms like Kenya Airways, Safaricom PLC, Nigeria’s Dangote Group, and RwandAir.
• The awards will be announced during the CIO100 Symposium and Awards from November 19-21 in Naivasha, Kenya.
• According to Mordor Intelligence, Africa’s digital transformation market is expected to reach $30 billion in 2025, driven by AI, cloud computing, and fintech.
• Harry Hare, Chairman of CIO Africa by dx5, stated that African organizations are moving "from technology adoption to true digital leadership."