The 2026 Nominees
The Official Shortlist
Voting is now closed — winners will be announced live at the Gala Dinner, 20 November 2026, Urban Hotel, Lusaka.
BenchmarkedAdjudicatedShortlistedWinners Revealed Live · 20 Nov 2026
Track 01
Financial Inclusion & Capital
The platforms and partners expanding access to finance and modernising how Zambia pays, saves, insures and banks.
Category 01
Fintech of the Year
- eShandi
- Lupiya
- Digital PayGo
Category 02
Mobile Money Service of the Year
- Airtel Money Zambia
- MTN MoMo Zambia
- ZAMTEL
Category 03
Banking App of the Year
- Zanaco
- Stanbic Bank Zambia
- Access Bank Zambia
Category 04
Insurtech Innovation of the Year
- Pula
- Professional Insurance
- Hollard
Category 05
Digital Transformation Partner of the Year
- Sparc Systems
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies
- cGrate 543
Track 02
Digital Infrastructure & Retail
The networks, towers, logistics platforms and retail technologies that carry Zambia’s digital commerce.
Category 06
Connectivity Provider of the Year
- Airtel Zambia
- MTN Zambia
- Paratus Zambia
Category 07
Digital Logistics Platform of the Year
- Tigmoo
- Yango
- Nyamula
Category 08
Digital Infrastructure Provider of the Year
- INFRATEL
- Bayobab
- IHS Towers
Category 09
RetailTech Innovation of the Year
- Golden Oaklets
- Bookworld
- Penmarks
Category 10
Commerce App of the Year
- Broadleaf Homes App
- Bevura
- Patumba
Track 03
Public Sector & Leadership
Digital public services, the ventures breaking new ground, and the individuals leading the sector forward.
Category 11
Public Sector Digital Service of the Year
- SmartCarePRO
- ZRA
- PACRA
Category 12
Women in Tech Leadership Award
- Dr. Pooja GuptaBridging Gap Solutions
- Vwanganji BowaMighty Fi
- Mwiche MukomaJiraffe.ai
Category 13
Startup of the Year
- Koloso
- Jiraffe.ai
- Mytalu
Category 14
Innovation of the Year
- Rinato Space
- ModziPayZYNLE
- Izwe PAY
Category 15
Digital Leadership Award
- Dr. Pooja GuptaBridging Gap Solutions
- Mawano KambeuDotCom Zambia
- Billy MwapeCIO, FNB Zambia
The envelope opens on stage. Be in the room when it does.
Presented by ERITE · Co-located with the 9th eAfrica Expo & Conference · Shortlist published following the Expert Committee’s final adjudication.