The investment advisory firm that grabbed national attention recently by facilitating exploratory business talks between Zimbabwe and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is in the running for one of the country’s most competitive financial honours.
Bard Santner, whose high-profile role in initiating the Dangote engagement sparked widespread industry interest, has been nominated in theInvestmet Promotion Category where it competes with Old Mutual Zimbabwe and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries.
The award places Bard Santner at the centre of this year’s narrative among market influencers shaping dealflow and international business linkages, although nothing concrete has materialised from the Dangote visit as of now.
Set for December 11 and hosted in partnership with the Capital Markets Association of Zimbabwe, the Capital Markets Awards will celebrate institutions and individuals driving transparency, innovation, resilience, and overall market development. Each category is evaluated through a rigorous research-led process assessing financial performance, governance strength, compliance, strategic execution, and industry impact.
Other Business Categories and Nominees
Best Performing Listed Company
- Caledonia Mining Corporation
- Padenga Holdings Limited
- Tigere Property Fund (Tigere REIT)
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Award
- Delta Corporation Limited
- Innscor Africa Limited
- Old Mutual Zimbabwe
Best Performing Asset Manager
- Invesci Asset Management
- Platinum Investment Managers
- Zimnat Asset Management
Best Equities Fund Manager
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- First Mutual Wealth
- Invesci Asset Management
- Smartvest Asset Managers
Best Investment Research Provider
- Equity Axis
- IH Securities
- Morgan & Co
Best Investor Communication Award
- CBZ Holdings Limited
- Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited
- Simbisa Brands Limited
Best Stockbroker of the Year (Individual)
- Edward Mapokotera
- Onard Mazorodze
- Sebastian Gumbo
Best Stockbroker of the Year (Institutional)
- Imara Edwards Securities
- Ingenium Capital
- MMC Securities
Best Transfer Secretary
- Corpserve Registrars
- First Transfer Secretaries
- ZB Transfer Secretaries
Best Performing Custodian
- CABS Custodial Services
- CBZ Custodial Services
- FBC Custodial Services
Special Honours
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Strive Masiyiwa, whose transformative influence across telecoms, fintech, and capital market development has shaped regional and continental business ecosystems.
The Capital Markets Advocacy Award – People’s Choice (Male) will spotlight individuals who have championed public education, policy awareness, and financial literacy across digital and traditional platforms.
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