The Digital impact awards were launched in Uganda as a move to appreciate outstanding brands based on their digital presence and inclusion. However, the 2018 DIAA awards featured new winners rounding up several categories with the Theme “Include Everyone”
With More than 100 projects nominated in thirty-five categories. The 2018 DIAA awards flagged off the 5th round ever since these prestigious awards were unveiled in the country and usually held at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
According to officials, the awards are aimed at recognizing and rewarding individuals and organisations across Africa that are spearheading the use of digital tools to “not only enhance financial and digital inclusion but also lead to continental economic transformation.” Well, here is a full list of winners from the 35 digital categories inlcuding the Bosco hyped MTN side that won a couple of awards.
The 2018 DIAA winners
Digital Brand of the Year
Centenary Bank
Commended Mobile Apps Advancement (new/upgrade)
SafeBoda
Best Payments Product
Lipa na M-Pesa
Best Fintech Revolutionary Product
M-KOPA for Energy
Best Financial Services for the Poor Enabler
M-Pesa
Best Telecom App
My Vodacom
Best E-Commerce Platform
Jumia
Best Saving and Lending Product (Digital Driven)
Airtel/JUMO Wewole
Commendation for Advancing Financial Inclusion of Women
Finance Trust Bank – Loan Ku Simu
Commended Bank-Led Digital Product for Microcredit
Centenary Bank – Centemobile Loans
Best Digital Customer Experience by Technology Brand
Airtel
Commendation for Youth and Arts Advancement in Digital Era
MTN Uganda
Commendation for Trade Digitization
Non-Tariff Barrier (NTBs) Reporting System implemented by Ministry of Trade and Sponsored by TradeMark EA
Best Banking App
Stanbic Bank
Best Online Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
Best Mobile Banking
Centenary Bank
Best Financial Inclusion Services Provider
MTN MoMo
Best Promoter of Financial Literacy
DFCU Bank (Battle for Cash)
Best Use of Digital by Microfinance to improve Financial Inclusion
Pride Micro Finance
Best Financial Inclusion Innovation of the year
MTN XTRA Float
Best Internet Provider
MTN
Cybersecurity Excellence for Digital Channels
Standard Chartered Bank
Best Payments Integrator
Craft Silicon (Kenya)
Best Digital Customer Experience (utilities/govt agency)
National Water and Sewerage Cooperation
Best Social Banking
United Bank of Africa
Best e-service
Uganda Revenue Authority
Best Bank Brand on Social Media
Stanbic Bank
Best Govt organization on Social Media
Kampala Capital City Authority
Best Interoperability Enabler
InsterSwitch
Best Digital Adaptation by a Non-Consumer Facing Brand
UEGCL
Best Consumer Goods Brand on Social Media
Riham