The Awards recognise news publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months. This year we had a record number of entries submitted! Amidst another challenging year, it was inspiring to see so many incredible projects!

The African Awards are presented annually as part of a series of regional competitions held in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and South Asia.

All 6 winners of the first 6 categories will go head-to-head and compete against other regions for the prestigious title of a Digital Media World Award Winner 2022. The in-person ceremony will take place at the World News Media Congress (29 Sept. 2022) in Zaragoza, Spain. The winners of the last 4 categories are exclusive to the African region and launched specifically for our African members to showcase their inspirational projects and compete against other news publishers for the continental awards.

AFRICAN DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS 2022 WINNERS

Best News Website or Mobile Service
https://www.mangeonsbien.com/ – Mangeons bien, Tunisia

Best Use of Online Video
The exclusive story of Lindani Myeni – Arena Holdings, South Africa

Best Data Visualisation
Living on less than 5 dinars a day, mapping the poverty rate in Tunisia – Inkyfada, Tunisia

Best in Audience Engagement
Pulse Instagram – Pulse, Ghana

Best Reader Revenue Initiative
Maverick Insider – Daily Maverick, South Africa

Best Newsletter
First Thing by John Stupart – Daily Maverick, South Africa

Best Trust Initiative
El Kul – BBC Media Action, Libya

Best Use of Audio
My Only Story: Back to School – Media24, South Africa

Best Gen Z Initiative
Health For Mzansi – Food For Mzansi, South Africa

Best Digital Advertising Project
Business Insider and Nedbank’s Behind the Business Headlines – Media24, South Africa