#awards

Sandile Ndlovu, a photographer for the Sunday Times, has been awarded the Sikuvile Journalist of the Year, making him only the second photographer to achieve this honor in the award's 16-year history. In addition to this prestigious accolade, Ndlovu also secured victory in the feature photographs category.

Ballon d'Or organisers have addressed the ongoing discussion regarding the eligibility of players from outside Europe for the award. They stated that although historically, players from European clubs have dominated the prize, it remains accessible to footballers from any league globally. This clarification aims to emphasize the inclusivity of the award.

Rite Foods has introduced a N35 million National Academic Excellence award aimed at recognizing and rewarding the top-performing matriculating students from public universities across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. This initiative is part of the company's efforts to promote academic achievement among students.

Vodacom Tanzania received two awards at the 50th Sabasaba Exhibition, including third place overall and second place for sponsorship, recognizing its significant contribution as a key partner in the event. The opening ceremony took place on July 3, 2026, at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere grounds in Dar es Salaam, attended by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the guest of honor, President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo.

A school in Busia County, Kenya, has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2026, ranking among the top 10 institutions globally. This recognition highlights Kenya's achievements in education excellence.

The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) have synchronized their timelines for selecting award recipients, aiming to enhance collaboration between the two organizations. This alignment is part of a broader mission to strengthen marketing and supply chain practices across Africa, according to Tanzania Times.

Shamza Abedi, the former head of the Kabarnet Police Station in Baringo County, was surprised to be sought by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which typically investigates complaints against police officers. Initially fearing that one of her officers might be involved in misconduct, she was instead awarded by IPOA for her efforts in restoring security in the community, an unusual occurrence for the authority.

Victoria University, part of the Ruparelia Group, has announced its sponsorship of Uganda's inaugural tourism awards. This initiative aims to recognize individuals, organizations, and enterprises that have significantly contributed to the promotion and development of tourism in Uganda. The Victoria University Tourism Awards (VUTA) are expected to enhance skills and foster growth within the industry.

dx⁵ has announced the opening of applications for the 18th edition of the CIO100 Awards, inviting companies from across Africa to participate. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in IT leadership and innovation within the region.

Uganda has recognized leading environmental innovators at the 3rd Edition of the National Environment Sustainability Awards (NESA) 2026, hosted by the National Environment Management Authority at Serena Hotel Kampala. The event, themed "Innovation for Climate Resilience," celebrated individuals, institutions, companies, and communities that are implementing impactful solutions in environmental conservation and climate action.