FNB hackathon welcomed over 1500 African devs [Video]

• As the newly minted custodian of the App of the Year, FNB hosted a 72-hour hackathon.
• The hackathon attracted some 1 130 app submissions with 130 developers attending in person and 1 590 attending virtually.
• There was a focus on apps that address unemployment and education from developers FNB said.

Earlier this year, FNB took over as headline sponsor of the longstanding App of the Year contest which MTN Business handled for years. As headline sponsor, FNB now handles all aspects of the contest including the App of the Year Roadshow, Submissions, App Academy, Virtual Hackathons, Masterclasses, Campus Cup, Judging Days and the Awards Ceremony itself.

The bank recently hosted a 72 hour hackathon were participants showcased 1 130 apps. FNB says it hosted 130 developers in person and 1 590 virtually.

“FNB is thrilled to support these young innovators, providing financial products to help them bring their ideas to life. As the …