Zimbabwe Young Achievers Tech Awards nominees named

The Young Achievers Tech Awards nominees list has been officially announced after meticulous verification from well renowned tech professionals in Zimbabwe.

The Young Achievers Tech Awards, was initiated by TechnoMag in conjunction with the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier services. The awards seek to identify and promote the young entrepreneurs and start-ups in Zimbabwe.

Deputy Public affairs Officer with the US Embassy, Nicole Finnemann who is one of the adjudicators said the start-ups ecosystem in Zimbabwe needs full support since it still to boom.

"The Zimbabwe entrepreneurial eco-system is still in its infancy. Therefore momentum and enthusiasm are important, if not critical to make sure that innovation can grow," said Nicole.

The Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services honourable Supa Mandiwanzira will officially open and present the awards to the Zimbabwe's finest young technology players. Gtel a local technology firm in Zimbabwe has sponsored 20 tablets for the winners as it pronounced their commitment to seeing the development of technology in Zimbabwe.

The official 2015 Young Achiever Tech Awards nominees are:

 Tech Entrepreneur of The Year

    Munyaradzi Gwatidzo - Astro Mobile
    Lloyd Ngwenya - Gold tech
    Bernad Kasekete - Vickstrom
    Chamu Shumba - Gtel
    Isaac Maposa - Name.co.zw

Most Sustainable Science Project

    Sangulani M Chikumbuzo - saithtech
    Queens Elizabeth -Bottle Light
    Tafadzwa Makura - emaji water

Most Promising Start Up

    Tawanda Chikosi-roadrulesapp
    Gwinyai Nyatsoka-tuckshop
    Tawanda Kembo-bitcoinfundi
    Tafadzwa Makura - mazwi.com

Most Innovative Start up

    Farai Madzara - national-tickets
    Bright Gumbochuma - Zimticket
    Itai Lenon - Shona-Ndebele Tutor
    Anotida maditsha

Best App Developer Social

N/A

Best App Developer Commercial

    Tawanda Chikosi-Roadrulesapp
    Tererai Mugova -www.webstudio.co.zw

Most Consistent Online Web

    Limbikani Makani-Techzim
    Fungai Machirori -herzimbabwe
    Larry Kwirirayi-3-mob.com
    Tinashe Nyaruwanga - tnyaruwanga

Best Web Designer

    Blessing Phiri -instaface
    Pearson Pfavai-zimhosts
    Tendai Chakuzira - royaltywebhosting
    Willard Muzaeni -stelbok
    Fungai Tichawangana - zimbojam

Best Web Developer

    Nerudo Mregi - webstudio
    Willard Muzaeni -ndiringe
    Roy Mtukura - veritran

Best Graphic Designer

    David Zinyama - davidzinyama.com
    Best Invention hardware
    Sangulani M Chikumbuzo - saithtech
    Thembelani Ncube - Nedmachine

Best Animator

    Nqobizitha Mlilo - Nafuna tv
    Zenzele Ndebele -The Bulawayo Show
    Nyoka and kunyepa - Nyoka and Kunyepa
    Most Influencing Twitter Account
    Nigel Mugamu - 263 Chat
    Joe black - Joe black
    Tinashe Nyaruwanga - tinashe nyaruwanga
    Pokello -Pokello
    Zimleague - Zimleague

Most popular Social Media Facebook

    Jokes In Shona Extreme - Jokes In Shona Extreme
    iHarare Extreme - iHarare Extreme
    Mbare University of the Wise - Mbare University of the Wise
    myzimbabwe - myzimbabwe
    Baba Jukwa-Baba Jukwa

Best Online Visual Content

    Filmmakers guild Zimbabwe - filmmakers guild Zimbabwe
    Nqobizitha Mlilo -nafuna.tv
    P.O Box -P.O Box
    tv yangu -tvyangu
    Zororo Makamba -twzshow

Lifetime Achievement Award

    Strive Masiyiwa - Founder of Econet Wireless
    Future Spark
    Valentine Shoti - herbal peanut butter
    Gateway High School - robotics student

Best E-commerce Website

    Right Gumbochuma -zimticket
    Emkambo -emkambo
    Zimall -zimall
    Pazimba -pazimba
    10ngah -10ngah
    Munyaradzi Mtake -webnames

Outstanding Ethical Hacker

    Pardon Gatsi -Techunzipped
    Trevor Sibanda
    Stanly Machote

Best Online Classifieds Websites

    Sean M Moyo -Deepleague
    Arnold Albert Chari Manhizwa - Zimleague
    Kennedy Makore-zimmarket