MTN Business App of the Year crowns winner for 2017

The event brought dignitaries from the public and private sector, members of the app development community, and other related stakeholders.

The MTN Business App of the Year Awards sees both small businesses and large corporates converging, and working together for the greater good of society.

Shyft was named as the overall winner of this year’s MTN Business App of the Year Awards.

Shyft was created for Standard Bank with the aim of completely transforming customer experience.

The app allows customers to handle all their forex needs from their phone, with no need to visit the bank.

Here are the winners:

Best Enterprise Solution

TransUnion 1Check: Dealership database providing real-time information that can be used to perform quick valuations on motor vehicles and verify vehicle information like accident history.

Best Consumer Solution

OrderIN: Food delivery app that allows users to order, pay and track meals.

Best Incubated Solution

EcoSlips: Electronic transaction slips.

Most Innovative Solution

InterGreatMe: Identity management platform providing users with control of their identities across financial services, telecommunications and insurance. The platform also allows businesses to comply with FICA, RICA, NCA and POPI laws.

Best Breakthrough Developer

Zulzi: On-demand delivery platform for anything around your area from meals, groceries, liquor to pharmaceuticals.

Best South African App

Hey Jude: Virtual assistant with third party integration for Uber, OpenTable and other apps.

Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Solution

Oru Social: Multi-purpose social networking platform aimed at small businesses. Features include an online conferencing facility.

TouchSA: Aims to connect small businesses with opportunities locally and internationally.

Best Gaming Solution

Pick n Pay Super Animals 2: Rewards based game.

Best Agriculture Solution

The TreeApp South Africa: Allows users to discover and identify indigenous tree species.

Best Health Solution

WatIf Health Portal: A disease management solution designed for ordinary people, it requires input of basic clinical data from patients and then processes it through an interactive medical knowledge system that is a part of WatIf artificial intelligence.

Best Education Solution

Awethu Project: Mobile business development tool aimed at educating people in developing economies on how to start and grow a business.