The 2024 FNB App of the Year Awards, which celebrated the best in technology innovation in South Africa, recognized Matric Live as the winner.
Matric Live is an educational app that transforms the learning experience for Grade 10 to 12 students. Featuring interactive video lessons, mock exam simulations, AI-driven academic support, and gamified study tools, the app offers an innovative approach to education, providing significant assistance to young learners.
To win the grand prize, Matric Live underwent a rigorous evaluation process in the final stage, judged on creativity, feasibility, technical execution, and impact potential. In addition to claiming the top award, Matric Live also won in the Huawei Category 15 and Best Breakthrough Developer categories.
Winners of these prestigious awards earned the opportunity to attend an international IT conference valued at 250,000 rand.
Other notable winners included Mediclinic Baby as the Best Educational Solution, October Health as the Best Health Solution, Vault22 as the Best Financial Solution, and Checkers Sixty60, which won both the Best Consumer Solution and Most Innovative Solution awards. FarmRanger received the award for Best Agricultural Solution, while Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef was recognized as the Best African Solution. Eyerus App was awarded Best Enterprise Solution, Jiinue won Best Hackathon Solution, and Super Dragon Punch Force 3 was named Best Gaming Solution. The People’s Choice Award was given to Netstar.
These winners have introduced creative solutions across sectors such as health, agriculture, e-commerce, and education, supporting economic growth on the continent. Africa continues to make significant strides in the technology sector with each passing day.