Celebrating Zim’s Finest: Zim Achievers Awards Nominations’ list released

Zim Now Writer

The nominees’ shortlist for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa 8th Edition has been released, featuring some of the most enterprising personalities in South Africa as well as a list of honorary award recipients.

The award ceremony will be held on November 18, 2023 at Indaba Hotel in Fourways.

ZAA Founder Conrad Mwanza said the awards underscores a shared mission of facilitating empowerment for the community.

“We are pleased to return once more to celebrate our people and grow lasting relations through the ZimAchievers Awards platform.

“We also acknowledge our sponsors who continue to throw their weight behind our vision to amplify Zimbabwean success stories. We extend our congratulations to all the nominees and look forward to another grand movement," he said.

Some of the notable honourees include businessman Zunaid Moti who is awarded the Friend of Zimbabwe nod for his diverse investments and empowerment projects in Zimbabwe.

Businessman Kudakwashe Musasiwa is getting honoured for innovation in recognition of his success with agrotech start-up Fresh In A Box.

Mudiwa Hood is getting honoured for Community Development through his philanthropic work, with veteran musician Buffalo Souljah honoured for his contribution to showbiz.

UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo gets a nod for the Founder’s Inspiration Award for his defying-all-odds journey in the sport, while Mr Brown is nominated for the best entertainer 

African Youth Ambassador for Peace for Southern Africa Cynthia Chigwenya is also getting honoured for her work in international policymaking and blazing a trail in the diplomatic space.

Rabison Shumba and Colin MacKenzie will also be honoured for charitable causes and the Founder’s Pioneer Award, respectively, among other recipients.

The voting platform is open on www.zimachievers.org

The event is sponsored by ZimCon, Apex Travel, Tugela Development Grouo, Brunape Advisory Group and Great Dyke Block Chain Technologies.

Some of the nominees include;

Male Entrepreneur of the Year

Munyaradzi Dongo

Bismark Chinyavanhu

Crispen Muzvuwe

Lutherious King Chitopho

Tayarudza Mutongoreya

Tapiwa Virima

Female Entrepreneur of the Year

Tinashe Chingwaru

Tendai Chanakira

Catherine Chiuta

Chido Dzinotyiwei

Tsitsi Marote

Business innovation of the Year

Lovemore Chanengeta – Edusyms

Edzai Zvobwo – Acalytica

Tinashe Nyumudoka

Catherine Chiuta – Hukuru Autobody

John &Tinashe Shangwa -Evolearn ltd

Author of the year

Kudakwashe T Muganu

Mananakah Solomon Victor Sibanda

Bongani Joseph Mathe

Prof David Katerere

The Eye Of Hope Community Development Organization NPO

CAMFED

Community Champion of the Year

Munyaradzi E Manzunzu

Nkululeko PK Nkomo

Prof David Katerere

Angeline Murimirwa

Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment

Aljoy Anesu Chikowo aka Chik Aljo

Mcasiseli Brandon Gwaza

Dj Tashinga

Mr Brown SA

Tatenda Kamera

Farmer of the Year

Fidelity farming (PTY)ltd – Fidel Zimbango

Mark Ndlovu

Godfrey Madzivire

Obideince Tshabalala

Erasmus Gwenero

People’s Choice Award

Tendai Tinashe Jacob Mawoko

Bawsslady Chichie

Blessed Katiyo

Jerome Galiao

Nokuthula Nkosinomusa Tshuma

Sports Personality of the Year

Ranga Chivaviro

Bongani Ntini

Onisimor  Bhasera

Douglas Mapfumo

Young Achiever of the Year Male – under 30

Methuselah Takudzwa Myambo

Mpumelelo Dube

Joshua Rubin

Samuelle Dimairho

Douglas Mapfumo

Young Achiever of the Year Female – under 30

Ethel Marira

Tapiwa Chirairo

Dr Thandeka Moyo-Gwete

Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award

Junior Ngulube

Prof David Katerere

Founder’s Awards

Friends of Zimbabwe Award

Tbotouch

Zunaid Moti

Jan Badenhorst

Founder’s Inspirational Award

Themba L Gorimbo

Founder’s Pioneer Award

Colin MacKenzie – Founder JIT TV

Founder’s Special Recognition Awards

Rabison Shumba – Charitable causes.

Tendai Chitapi – Founder Kuronga – Services to Agriculture and Innovation

Cynthia Chigwenya – Services to Diplomatic

Donovan Anthony Chimhandamba – Services to Entrepreneurship and Community Development                                                                                                                                                

Buffalo Souljah – Services to Music and Community Development

Simba Chitando – Community Development

Mudiwa Hood – Community Development

Kudawashe Musasiwa – Innovation

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