App of the Year

18/05/2026

More than 50,000 people are already on the FNB App Academy WhatsApp Channel staying up to date with the latest announcements, opportunities, reminders and important information.

If you really want to stay in the loop this year, this is where you need to be. Most updates will be shared here first before anywhere else.

Join the WhatsApp channel here:

‎Follow the App Academy channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb0z3qJ1SWt96nVfVQ14

And if you still haven’t pre-registered for this year’s FNB App Academy, pre-registrations are open.

Pre-register here:
https://appoftheyear.co.za/app-academy-form/

From Grassroots To Greatness.

05/05/2026

Every great story starts where no one is watching.

With a step that feels small.
With progress no one applauds yet.
With belief that doesn’t need permission.

What grows from the ground up
isn’t given. It’s earned!

And this year, we honour that journey.

From grassroots to greatness…
Coming soon…

22/04/2026

You didn’t think we’d disappear that easily, did you? 👀

We’ve been quiet… but only because we’ve been building something bigger.

The wait is almost over. The next chapter is loading and trust us, you’ll want to be here when it drops.

From grassroots to greatness… Stay locked in across all our social media pages.🔥

14/04/2026

Durban set the tone for a strong start to the FNB App of the Year Business Breakfast Series.

Today’s session delivered a strong platform for collaboration, valuable insights and real business connection, as FarmWise and Usagey engaged with the FNB team and ecosystem partners on pathways to growth, market access and future scale.

A successful first stop, a powerful exchange of ideas and a clear reminder that the journey continues beyond the awards stage.

14/04/2026

The FNB App of the Year Business Breakfast Series in Durban has brought together FNB, ecosystem partners, Best Agri Solution winner FarmWise and Best Hackathon Solution winner Usagey for insightful panel discussions focused on growth, market access, customer acquisition and the realities of scaling in competitive markets.

These conversations are grounded in experience, strategy and practical value, supporting founders as they move into the next phase of business growth.

Because the true value of the platform extends beyond recognition.
It lives in the insights shared, the connections made and the opportunities created.

12/03/2026

FNB is looking for graduates to join their Engineering & Technology Graduate Programme. A great opportunity to start your career in tech.

Apply here:

Job Description The FNB Graduate Team is looking for Engineering and IT/Computer Science graduates who want to work in our world of firsts on making the seemingly impossible come to life. If you would like to be part of our collaborative culture, game changing thinking and groundbreaking tech; and a...

04/12/2025

Money moves made stellar!
Congrats to Stokvel Marketplace, winner of Best Financial Solution. Finance just went intergalactic!

04/12/2025

Breaking barriers and reaching new heights!
CPF Method takes home Best Breakthrough Solution at the FNB App of the Year Awards 2025 — innovation that’s truly going to infinity and beyond! 🌌✨

04/12/2025

Quick break time! Snacks, smiles, and a little cosmic fun before we blast off again. 🚀✨

04/12/2025

Farm Wise takes home Best Agricultural Solution at the FNB App of the Year Awards 2025 — transforming farming and taking agri-tech to infinity and beyond! 🌌✨