The recent South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Expo honoured more than 70 Zimbabweans for their achievements in business, leadership, innovation, and diaspora impact. Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO), the two-day event (22 – 23 May 2026) brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders from both countries — with agriculture and enterprise well represented among the winners:
- Hillary T. Pachena — Excellence in Agribusiness Award
- Ethel Mupambwa — Excellence in Financial Services Award
- Gareth Melusi Mpofu — Male Entrepreneurship Award
- Mabrijo — Outstanding Female Social Media Personality Award
- MacDonald Ndovi — Excellence i
- n Innovation and Technology Award
- Cecilia Moyo — Retail and E-Commerce Business Award
- Swiss Express — Best Travel and Transport Service Award
- Rich & Famous Entertainment — Best Music Event Award
Why This Matters to Us
At Zanezwe Investments, recognitions like these confirm something we already believe: agribusiness is a serious, high-impact sector worth investing in and celebrating, both at home and across the diaspora. ZIDO’s leadership framed the awards as a way to celebrate individuals whose commitment and innovation inspire others to aim higher — a sentiment that echoes our own approach to production, consulting, training, and rural development.
Strong agribusiness isn’t built by one player alone. It takes producers, investors, and communities working toward a shared purpose — which is exactly the philosophy behind our name and mission.
Our Minds, Our Hands, Our Destiny
Agricultural excellence in Zimbabwe won’t be handed to us; it’s built by people willing to put in the thinking, the labour, and the long-term commitment required. We’re proud to be one of the businesses working every day toward that same standard.
Zanezwe Investments (Private) Limited offers agricultural production, consulting, training, and rural development services. Get in touch at admin@zanezwe.org.
