News Central's Donald Saola Wins CIO & C-Suite Award

NewsCentral TV’s Director of Systems and Broadcast Technology, Saola Donald, has won the “Tech Champion” award in the Media Category at the CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa 2026 in Lagos.

The award ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Donald’s recognition highlights his contribution to technology and broadcast operations at NewsCentral TV.

The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa is a pan-African platform that celebrates technology and business leaders driving innovation and transformation. The initiative brings together executives and industry professionals from across Africa to recognise achievements in technology leadership and enterprise development.

don 1 — Saola Donald. Credit: NewsCentral TV.

don 2 — Saola Donald. Credit: NewsCentral TV.

The 2026 edition marks the seventh edition of the awards and features a conference, exhibitions, networking sessions and an awards ceremony. The event gives technology professionals and business leaders a platform to exchange ideas and discuss developments shaping Africa’s digital future.

Donald’s recognition adds to NewsCentral TV’s record of achievements in technology and innovation, reflecting the importance of broadcast technology in supporting modern newsroom operations and delivering content to audiences.

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