ZAA South Africa edition nominees announced

MoneyGram International announced a very exciting list of nominees for the upcoming prestigious Zim Achievers Awards to be held on November 8 at Gallagher Estate, Midrand.

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 nominees' announcement event held at Monte Casino on Thursday evening included former Warriors Captains Peter Ndlovu and Esrom Nyandoro, arguably one of the best music drummers Sam Mataure and Metro FM DJ Nothemba Madumo. The legendary Mtukuzi also endorsed the inaugural awards with a hearty televised message. Highlights of the evening included a live performance by award winning Berita Khumalo and hilarious comedy skit from renowned Zimbabwe actor Leroy Gopal.

Marketing Manager for South and East Africa at MoneyGram, Mr Peter Mureu stated that MoneyGram is proud to be the headline sponsor of the inaugural Zimbabwe Achievers Awards SA event. "Zimbabwe is one of our key corridors and being able to recognise and celebrate the success of Zimbabwean Nationals is valuable to us as a company. Our strategic partnership with ZAA is one that we value and we look forward to grow it in the future as we continue to provide affordable and reliable money transfer services to the Zimbabwean community living in South Africa."

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 immigration story that has affected millions across the continent. The theme of the event is therefore ‘One Africa, One People."

The Nominees

Business of the year    Mail & Guardian    Rand Clinic    Kings and Queens Funeral Palour   JM Busha (Alternative Investments)    Pioneer Transport	Professional of the year    Simon Chikumbu    Geoffrey Masuta    Dr Eton Bvuma    Matifadza Nyazema    Sakhile Ndlovu
Female Entrepreneur of the year        Danai Magugumela    Regina Mlisa    Josephine Kanengoni    Nokuthula Ngulube    Dr Samukeliso Dube-Molokela	Male Entrepreneur    Tapiwa Njikizana    David Tayler    Mr Michael Stevenson    Efious Mugwagwa   Peter Moyo
Community Champion of the year        Rudo Kwaramba    Sister Rudo Garedondo    Janet Munakamwe    Dillion Phiri    Andrew Chidondo	Community Organisation of the Year        Deaf Hands at Work    Make Africa Green    P-stem Foundation    Catholic Transit Shelter ( Shelter from hell)    Zim Catholics SA
Academic Excellence of the year        Professor Sabelo Gatsheni-Ndlovu    Professor Tawana Kupe    Professor Voster Muchenje    Doctor Brian Mubiwa    Sekai Lana Tombe	Sports Personality of the year        Tapuwa Kapini (Amazulu)    Willard Katsande (Kaizer chiefs)    Tendai "Beast"  Mtawarira ( Springboks)   Kingston Nkatha (Kaizer chiefs)    Guy Cronje (Lions Rugby player)
Media Personality of the year        George Munetsi    Mpumelelo Mbangwa    Vimbai Mutinhiri    Tony Ndoro    Simba Mhere	MusicArtist/Group of the Year         Buffalo Souljah     Berita Khumalo     The Zealots (Cape Town based Zim Band)     Nadia Nakai      Mkhululi Bhebhe
Personality of the year    John Vlismas    Getmore Sithole    Barry Hilton    Melgin Tafirenyika    Leroy Gopal	People's Choice Award    Tonderai Mupamhanga    Tendai "Beast"  Mtawarira    Getmore Sithole    Yvonne Katsande    Jah Seed

VOTING PROCESS
Voting is now open to the public and will end on the 12th of October 2014. The public can vote for their favourite Zimbabwean on each of the listed categories above:
Visit www.zimachievers.co.za to Vote.