Batanidza celebrated at Africa Tech Week Awards

In a major milestone for African innovation and tech entrepreneurship, Batanidza Technologies has been announced as a finalist for the Start-Up of the Year award at the prestigious Africa Tech Week Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Sentech. Adding to the celebration, the company’s founder, Oscar Molaba, was honoured with the highly coveted Tech Founder of the Year title — a recognition of his visionary leadership and impact within the technology sector.

Held on 3 June at Cape Town’s Century City Conference Centre, the Africa Tech Week Awards shine a spotlight on businesses and individuals transforming the continent’s digital economy. The Start-Up of the Year category recognises newly established tech companies that demonstrate high growth potential, early market traction, and a scalable business model. Batanidza Technologies emerged as a standout finalist, praised for its bold growth strategy, innovative service offerings, and tangible success across both public and private sector projects.

Yet it was Oscar Molaba’s recognition as Tech Founder of the Year that defined the evening. This prestigious award is reserved for entrepreneurs who are shaping a more inclusive and forward-thinking tech ecosystem in Africa. Molaba was acknowledged for his commitment to innovation, social impact, and his drive to uplift others through technology.

Under his leadership, Batanidza Technologies has built a strong reputation for delivering high-impact tech solutions while nurturing local talent and championing workplace mental health — positioning the company as a model for purpose-driven growth in the African tech space.

“Being a finalist for Start-Up of the Year and receiving Tech Founder of the Year proves that integrity, collaboration, and African excellence can compete at the highest levels,” said Molaba. “We are only just beginning.”

As Africa accelerates its participation in the global digital economy, Molaba and Batanidza Technologies are proving that homegrown innovation can lead the way — inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs across the continent.