FNB Namibia takes the win for Africa at the prestigious Banker
FNB Namibia is proud to announce that it 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.
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.
“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,” The Banker said.
“FNB Namibia is honoured to be named the African winner in The Banker’s
Technology Awards 2025. This prestigious 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,” FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey said.
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.
“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,” The Banker said.
“FNB Namibia is honoured to be named the African winner in The Banker’s
Technology Awards 2025. This prestigious 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,” FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey said.
