ICS Economy Awards

Innotec Private Limited, a pan-African development consultancy, held its first “Economy Drivers Awards” ceremony on the 28th April 2022, in Bulawayo. The aim of the ceremony was to reward, outstanding and dedicated contribution by businesses to the development of the national economy.

The awards focused on the theme: "Driving Towards an Upper Middle-Income Economy by 2030”, the event coincided with the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).

The guest of honour was the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Dr Constantino Chiwenga. In a speech read on his behalf by the Secretary of Industry and Commerce - Dr Mavis Sibanda, he emphasised the importance of the awards and commented that the government was excited by efforts that support business development across the country.

He commented that he was reliably informed that Innotec is a socio-economic development consultancy services organisation that works closely with public and private sector institutions in the country. It works hard to nurture a conducive environment for inclusive development. He noted that the awards were a welcome development which dovetails with President Mnangagwa’s 2030 Vision for the nation.

He said further that the awards were recognition and appreciation of businesses that have contributed towards economic growth through employment creation, fiscal contributions, investment, new technology and exports.

The awards were presented to businesses in 15 categories that included transport and energy, manufacturing, banking and finance, ICT and telecommunications, and agriculture.

At a glitzy event, Bitumen World (Pvt) Limited received a certificate of recognition for its role in the Construction and Infrastructure Development Sector. The award was received by Eng. Panganai Mataure- Operations Manager, Southern Region and Never Moyo, Procurements Officer in the Southern Region.