Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (SA) mominees 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.