Payment Partner of the Year Award 2026

About the Award

This award recognises payment solutions providers that have made an outstanding contribution to retail by delivering secure, reliable, scalable, and innovative payment solutions that enable business growth and enhance customer experience. Our mission is not only to recognise their achievements but also to inspire a collective ambition towards a brighter future for retail in Africa. Award winners are chosen by a jury of LBS Faculty, industry experts and a network of retail stakeholders who work ardently to identify great business leaders in the sector. Through this process, we hope to inspire and encourage others to strive towards excellence in the retail industry. Note: All submitted data will be held in strict confidentiality and used only for the purposes for which it was collected.

1. Name of Organization

2. Registered Address & Office of Organization

3. Legal registration No

4. Contact Person Email

5. Contact Person Phone number

6. Category of Business

7. Years in Operation

1-4 years

5-10 years

10 years and above

8. Annual turnover/revenue

$10,000 USD

$11,000 USD - $15,000

$16,000 - $20,000

$21,000 and above

9. Number of employees

Below 20

20-50

Above 50

10. Brief background of your Company

11. Supporting Information

Please provide supplementary information to support why you are the best-suited candidate for this award. You may provide any backup material necessary to support the award criteria, including testimonials or endorsement letters.

Size limit: 10 MB

12. Innovation & Merchant Impact

Describe the innovative payment solution(s) your organisation has developed or deployed and how they have benefited merchants and retailers (250 Words Max)

13. Customer Experience, Security & Compliance How does your solution improve customer experience and ease of use, while ensuring security, reliability, and regulatory compliance? (250 Words Max)

14. Contribution & Measurable Impact What contribution has your organisation made to the growth of Africa's retail ecosystem, and what measurable results can you share? Please provide evidence where possible, such as transaction volumes, merchant adoption, cost savings, or growth in payment uptake. (200 Words Max)