Press Release:Zimbabwe Achievers Awards SA Nominees Announced

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards committee announced an exciting list of nominees for the upcoming prestigious ZAA gala dinner to be held on November 7 at The Hyatt in Rosebank.

The nominees’ announcement event was held at The Zimbabwe Embassy in Pretoria on Friday night and invited guests included Metro FM award winning artist Berita Khumalo who was nominated for the Music Artist of the year award for the second year. Highlights of the evening included a hilarious comedy skit from renowned actor Leroy Gopal who was also the Master of Ceremony.

The Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency Isaac Moyo through the Consular General Batiraishe Mukonoweshuro gave a hearty message to the evenings guests in his vote of thanks.

MoneyGram Senior Marketing Manager for South and East Africa, Gabriel Wilson quoted Abraham Lincoln ‘“Any nation that does not honour its heroes will not endure.” For MoneyGram our association with the Zimbabwe Achievers is our token of support to the rewards of core values of hard work, resilience, dedication and triumph over adversity; values without which no nation can endure. ZAA is a noble cause and we would like to applaud not just the organizers for this initiative but also the Zimbabwean mission in South Africa for supporting this drive.’

The chief executive of the Zim Achievers Awards SA, Richard Moyo, said in his speech, “the awards are not just about outstanding Zimbabweans who have flown the country’s flag high in South Africa but are a celebration of the African migration story that has affected millions across the continent.”

The red carpet initiative seeks to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Zimbabweans living in South Africa, who are making positive contributions in their adopted country and beyond.

THE 2015 NOMINEES ARE:

Business of the year

• Regional Funerals

• Black Elephant Vintners

• JM Busha

• Two Mountains

• Moonlight Provident and Associations

Professional of the year

• Brian Kudakwashe Sango

• Mthokozisi Gwizi

• Phindi Nyandoro

• Brooks Mparutsa

• Bonginhlanhla Ncube

Female Entrepreneur of the year

• Bekezela Dube
• Rumbidzai Muzofa
• Nomalanga Sithole
• Nonhlanhla Matshazi
• Maud Musiyiwa

Male Entrepreneur of the year

• Barry Thal
• Isaac Chalumbira
• Daniel Gombe
• Ortneil Kutama
• Zenzo Lusenga

Community Champion of the year

• Sibonile Chimanikire
• Julius Shamu
• Thembile Tshuma
• Memory N Chaputsa
• Nkosana Moyo

Community Organisation of the Year

• Youth Village Zimbabwe
• Capernaum Trust
• IBBAMO FOUNDATION
• SAWIMA – Southern African Women’s Institute for Migration Affairs
• Deaf Hands at Work

Academic Excellence of the year

• Professor Vusumuzi Sibanda
• Professor Edward Chikuni
• Professor Davie Mutasa
• Dr Tendai Mhizha
• Timothy David Noakes

Sports Personality of the year

• Tonderai Ndoro
• Washington Arubi
• Khama Billiat
• Willard Katsande
• Tonderai Chavhanga

Simba Mhere Media Personality of the year

• Melgin Tafirenyika
• Joel Chabata
• Tatenda Kamera
• Peter Ndoro
• Neil Johnson

MusicArtist/Group of the Year

• Buffalo Souljah
• Shamie
• Berita Khumalo
• Blayze
• Nadia Nakai

Personality of the year

• Mpulelelo Mbangwa
• Ngugi Velly Vere
• Julius Shamu
• Grace Ashley (b. Maureen Dangarembizi)
• Adam Thal

People’s Choice Award

• Luthuli Dlamini
• George Munetsi
• Delani Makhalima
• James Jim
• Tsitsi Kudita

Young Achiever of the year

• Noreen Melisana Mubaiwa
• Darryl Nyamutsamba
• Tanatswa Chiwara
• Farai Lusengo
• Martin Mangwiro

VOTING PROCESS

-Voting is now open to the public and will end on the 11th of October 2015. The public can vote on each of the listed categories above:

Kindly visit www.zimachievers.co.za to Vote.

*T&C’s apply. All votes must be submitted via the Website.