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2018 Digital Impact Awards Africa Nominees: See Who Made The Cut.

Kampala, Uganda. Nominees for the 5th Digital Impact Awards Africa are out. Just like in 2017, the 2018 Digital Impact Awards (#DIAA2018) under the “Include Everyone” Program is set to recognize and reward individuals and organizations 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.”

Slated for 21^st September 2018 at Kampala Serena Hotel, DIAA2018, under the theme INCLUDE EVERYONE covers all entities that are using digital tools to improve the livelihood of their clientele. Some of the major categories are Digital Brand of the Year, Best Internet Service Provider, Best Financial Inclusion for the Poor, Best Use of Social Media by Bank, Technology, Utility and Government Agencies among others.

“After proper scrutiny of all submissions and detailed research, allow me share with you the list of the 2018 Digital Impact Awards nominees. We commend those that are faithfully investing in the digital and financial inclusion journey across the continent, “Innocent Kawooya, the HiPipo CEO noted while releasing the DIAA2018 nominations.

Additionally, in an effort to promote the digitalization of trade processes in Uganda and across Africa, the DIAA board has created a special category named Commendation for Trade Digitization.

“This special recognition (Commendation for Trade Digitization) will go to an individual, government or non-government agency that is spearheading the digitalization of trade through introducing, funding and supporting electronic trade facilitation projects and processes,” Innocent Kawooya noted

The Commendation for Trade Digitization category has no nominees. “The winner will be decided after a thorough scrutiny of the current electronic trade facilitation projects. We shall engage various trade stakeholders before zeroing down on the overall winner.”

In his closing remarks, Mr Kawooya asked the government of Uganda to reconsider its position on OTT / Social media Tax, the same way it did with mobile money tax.

“The past few weeks have been very challenging for those passionate about digital and financial inclusion. It is good to know that the government of Uganda has received feedback from the populace and working to fix the issues raised around mobile money tax. We request it to also find time and review the OTT tax as well.”

Congratulation to all the nominees.

The awards programme will culminate with an unmissable awards ceremony and gala dinner on 21^st September 2018 and we'd love for you to join us. Simply book online, email, or call the events team

We look forward to have all the nominees and other players on 21 September 2017 at Kampala Serena Hotel. Contact DIAA team for booking.

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Africa

Financial Inclusion and Digital Excellence

Best Digital Financial Service Platform for Africa	Best Remittances Service/Switch for Africa	Best Payments Product for Africa
Best Fintech Revolutionary Product for Africa	Best Financial Services for the Poor Enabler for Africa	Best Telecom App for Africa
Best Banking App for Africa	Best Content App for Africa	Best E-Commerce Platform for Africa

Uganda

Financial Inclusion

Cybersecurity Excellence for Digital Channels	Best Online Banking (Business Banking)	Best Mobile Banking (Retail banking)
Best Financial Inclusion Services Provider	Best Payments Integrator	Best Promoter of Financial Literacy
Best Saving and Lending Product (Digital Driven)	Best Use of Digital by Microfinance to Advance Financial Inclusion	Financial Inclusion Innovation of The Year
Best Cards Payment Enabler	Commendation for Advancing Financial Inclusion of Women	Commended Bank-Led Digital Product for Microcredit
Commended Innovation Advancing Digital Customer Experience

Digital Excellence

Best Digital Customer Experience By Bank	Best Digital Customer Experience By Technology Brand	Best Digital Customer Experience By Utilities Brand or Government Agency
Best Technology Brand on Social Media	Best Consumer Goods Brand on Social Media	Best Government Organization on Social Media
Best Utilities/Services Brand on Social Media	Best Bank Brand on Social Media	Best Data/Internet Services Provider
Commended Mobile Apps Advancement (new/upgrade)	Commended Web Advancement (new/upgrade)	Best E-Service
Commendation for Youth and Arts Advancement in Digital Era	Commendation for Advancing Digital Content Reach	Digital Brand of the Year
	Commendation for Trade Digitization This special recognition will go to an individual, government or non-government agency that is spearheading the digitization of trade through introducing, funding and supporting electronic trade facilitation projects and processes. This category has no nominees. Its winner will be decided after a thorough scrutiny of the current trade facilitation projects powered by electronic tools and the individuals or organizations behind them.