Hubtel wins big at the Ghana Fintech Awards

Hubtel, Ghana’s leading payments, e-commerce and messaging technology company, was the big winner at the just concluded Ghana Fintech Awards which took place on January 27, 2022 at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

Hubtel won five awards – the most of any company on the night of the awards, including the coveted ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ award. The awards won by Hubtel as a company were:

• IT/technology company of the year
• Fintech platform of the year
• Fintech company of the year
• UI/UX Fintech Company of the Year
• This year’s leading payment technology service provider

Hubtel’s innovative solutions and commitment to providing user-friendly platforms have been recognized and celebrated by the industry. The awards won by Hubtel serve as a testament to the company’s dedication to driving innovation and promoting economic inclusion in Ghana.

In addition to these awards, the evening also saw Elsie Bram, Head of Quick Commerce at Hubtel, win the “Female Fintech Personality of the Year” award which recognizes the achievements of women in the fintech industry.

Elsie has played a pivotal role in the success, development and growth of Hubtel’s quick commerce operations currently available in Kumasi, Cape Coast, Takoradi, Koforidua, Tamale, Ho, Accra and Tema. She joined the company in 2007 as Mobile Campaigns Manager, responsible for the Premium SMS content services.

Under her leadership, Hubtel became one of the top three content providers in Ghana. During her time with Hubtel, she has held several prominent positions, such as Country Marketing Manager and Head of Customer Support.

“We are delighted to have received these awards, it reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Elsie Bram. To be recognized by the industry is a great honor and we will continue to strive for excellence in driving innovation in the fintech sector in Ghana,” she added.

Augustine Adjei, Head of Engineering, and Nana Owusu Marfo, Head of User Experience & Marketing, also expressed their delight at the recognition of their contribution to the platform and user experiences at Hubtel as Hubtel received Fintech Platform of the Year and UI/UX Fintech Company of the Year prices, respectively.

Their work has been instrumental in delivering user-friendly platforms that have been widely celebrated by the industry.

Augustine, on behalf of the management of Hubtel, congratulated the other winners of the night on their well-deserved recognition.

“We would also like to congratulate all the other award winners of the evening. Your contributions to the growth and success of the fintech industry in Ghana are greatly appreciated and we are proud to be part of this thriving community,” he said.

Arkel Consult and Management Services organized the awards to recognize and celebrate those who have played a significant role in driving last mile solutions, promoting Ghana’s competitive edge in the FinTech space and working to build a robust and inclusive financial system for economic growth.

The Ghana FinTech Awards serves as a platform to recognize and appreciate the efforts of those working towards the development of Ghana’s FinTech industry.

Hubtel is Ghana’s leading payment, rapid commerce and messaging technology company. The company delivers innovative solutions that make it easy for businesses and individuals to make and receive payments, buy and sell goods and services and communicate with each other.

The Hubtel app is Ghana’s first full-featured rapid commerce platform, connecting retailers and service providers with customers. It’s an easy way to find and pay for daily necessities nearby.

Hubtel operates with a full license from the Bank of Ghana as a Payment Service Provider (Enhanced) and was recommended for a national award for its role in digitizing the Government of Ghana’s payment services through the payment platform Ghana.GOV.

The Hubtel mobile app is available for Android, iOS and Huawei phones. Users can also visit www.hubtel.com.