Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications company, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, emerged victorious at the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), securing four prestigious awards from amongst 574 exhibits, and excelling in various sectors. Some notable awards won by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe at the 2025 edition of the ZITF include:

1. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe won the coveted Presidential Award for the Supreme Zimbabwean Exhibit for its striking exhibition stand, created by Davies Events, which embodied the theme of “Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape.”

2. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe took home the award for Best ICT Exhibit with its innovative display.

3. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe received the award for Most Experiential Zimbabwean Exhibit for the exceptional display of Zimbabwean culture, entertainment and lifestyle at their booth.

4. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe was also awarded the Presidential Award for Supreme Zimbabwean Exhibit, solidifying its status as a champion in the ZITF.

This triumph marked a testament to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s unwavering drive towards digital transformation and economic empowerment, highlighting its relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in technology. “We are honoured and humbled to receive these awards, which demonstrate our commitment to driving innovation and economic empowerment through latest technologies and sectors“, said Dr. Douglas Mboweni, the CEO of Econet Group. Dr. Mboweni expressed his gratitude to the various stakeholders, including Econet’s customers, government regulators, and customers, for their continued support and encouragement. The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2025 was marked by a sharp increase in foreign involvement, with an impressive 91 percent growth in foreign exhibitors, contributing to a highly competitive and vibrant environment. This year’s showcase of sectoral excellence demonstrated innovation, creativity, and visual impression, and the best exhibits were recognized through a combination of expert judges and public voting.

“We are thrilled to see the growth and success of this year’s ZITF,” said Mr. Busisa Moyo, ZITF Board Chairman. “The winners were judged based on visual impression, originality, quality of information and personnel, and the relevance of their exhibits to the theme ‘Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape’.”

In addition to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s awards, several other enterprises achieved notable success at the 2025 ZITF, including:

• National Oil Infrastructure Company (NOIC) for Best Energy Sector Exhibit

• National Merchant Bank of Zimbabwe (NMBZ) for Best Financial Services Exhibit

• Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) for Best Tourism and Travel Exhibit

1. Advance Fire Engineers won the Best First-Time Exhibitor Award

2. Zimbabwe Republic Police topped the Public Enterprise Category

Meanwhile, on the international front, China received the Chairman’s Award for garnering the most corporate awards, while the British Embassy in Harare claimed the Supreme Foreign Exhibit Honour. The European Union Delegation and Belarus jointly won the International Trade and Engagement award. In the education sector, the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) was recognised for the Best Education Exhibit, while Home of Zanu-PF stood out amongst SMEs and the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development won the Caltex Floating Trophy for the Best Agricultural Stand. The Zimbabwe Republic Police won the Public Enterprise Category, Home of Zanu-PF represented SMEs, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development won the Caltex Floating Trophy, and the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) was recognized for the Best Education Exhibit. Despite the number of awards received, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe continued to lead the pack in terms of sectoral representation and exhibition quality, while other participants consistently showcased sectoral excellence. In conclusion, this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair was marked by numerous achievements and highlights in various sectors, further solidifying the event’s reputation as Zimbabwe’s leading trade platform, where various stakeholders can come together to share innovations, network, and showcase sectoral excellence. Notably, the exhibition saw numerous record-breaking achievements, further cementing its position as the nation’s leading trade platform.