FNB Namibia wins at Banker’s Tech Awards
FNB Namibia has been named the Africa regional winner at the Banker's Technology Awards 2025, hosted by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group.This competitive, globally recognised award celebrates the bank's exceptional achievements in digital transformation, customer empowerment, and expanding access to financial services across Namibia.
The Banker's Technology Awards are widely considered the global benchmark for innovation in banking, honouring initiatives that deliver real impact: Improving access, enhancing security, and transforming the customer experience. Judged by a panel of international experts, the awards recognise institutions that are setting new global standards through practical, scalable innovation. This year, a new record was set, with over 200 submissions showcasing bold ideas in technology and innovation from around the globe.
Among a field of world-class entries, FNB Namibia took the win for Africa, with The Banker stating that "FNB Namibia has gained a leading position in Africa with a strategy focused on enhancing financial inclusion and delivering innovative solutions for customers across the country.
Amongst the key elements that resulted in the win, the judges noted that FNB Namibia stood out for "the most meaningful initiative focused on financial inclusion," highlighting CashPlus as "an incredibly important tool to make banking accessible across the country." By partnering with local merchants and businesses, FNB has created a national network of agents offering banking services, such as deposits and withdrawals, directly in customers' communities, many of which previously had no access to traditional banking.
"FNB Namibia is honoured to be named the African winner in The Banker's Technology Awards 2025," said Conrad Dempsey, CEO of FirstRand Namibia, who added, "This recognition validates our mission to drive inclusive, innovative banking that empowers every Namibian. We believe that through technology, we are transforming access to financial services, making Namibia more globally competitive, and strengthening communities."