Meet the Winners of The 2025 List Awards: Celebrating Excellence, Impact and Transformational Leadership
The List Awards continues to honour individuals whose work is transforming communities, uplifting lives, and inspiring positive change across Zimbabwe and the African continent. This year’s winners represent diverse sectors and causes, yet they share a common commitment to service, innovation, leadership, and impact.
From business and technology to humanitarian work, human rights advocacy, environmental stewardship, sports, arts, and storytelling, these remarkable changemakers exemplify the power of purpose-driven leadership.
Business Impact Award
Recognising excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic empowerment, the Business Impact Award celebrates individuals creating opportunities and contributing to economic growth.
Winners:
- Chanazi Washaya (Southview Park, Zimbabwe)
- Mark Tawananyasha Kumwenda (Harare)
Humanitarian Impact Award
This category honours individuals whose compassion and commitment have improved the lives of vulnerable communities through humanitarian service and social support initiatives.
Winners:
- Thina Mpofu (Bulawayo)
- Shepherd Gudyani (Marlborough, Zimbabwe)
Social Impact Award
The Social Impact Award recognises changemakers who are addressing social challenges and creating sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
Winners:
- Albert Chikuni (Westgate, Zimbabwe)
- Tadzie Madzima (Braeside, Harare)
Entertainment Impact Award
Celebrating creativity and influence within the entertainment industry, this award honours individuals using their platforms to inspire, educate, and unite communities.
Winners:
- David Kanduna (Borrowdale, Harare)
- Takura Kachambwa (Harare)
Youth Impact Award
The future belongs to young leaders who are breaking barriers and driving innovation. This category celebrates exceptional youth making meaningful contributions to society.
Winners:
- Yeukai Otillia Munetsi (Mkoba, Gweru)
- Wadzanai Gracious Nyakabau (Manyame Park, Chitungwiza)
Poverty Alleviation Impact Award
This award recognises individuals dedicated to reducing poverty and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.
Winners:
- Muziwandile Dube (Bulawayo)
- John Muchenje (Mt Pleasant, Harare)
Climate and Environment Impact Award
Recognising environmental champions working towards a greener and more sustainable future, this category celebrates efforts in conservation, climate action, and environmental awareness.
Winners:
- Mathias Begede (Harare)
- Tendai Jack (Mkoba, Gweru)
Human Rights Impact Award
This category honours courageous advocates and defenders of human dignity, equality, justice, and fundamental freedoms.
Winners:
- Henry Chitsenga (London)
- Alice Kuvheya (Chitungwiza)
- Sitabile Dewa (Harare)
Sports Impact Award
Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives. This award celebrates individuals making a significant contribution to sports development and excellence.
Winner:
- Wilfred Manenji Mashaya (Harare)
Storyteller and Journalism Impact Award
Recognising the power of storytelling in shaping society, this category honours journalists and storytellers who amplify important voices and issues.
Winners:
- Calvin Manika (Empumalanga, Hwange)
- Tafadzwa Mwanengureni (Harare)
Artist Pan-African Impact Award
This prestigious category celebrates artists whose work transcends borders and contributes to Africa’s cultural and creative excellence.
Winners:
- Zwelihle Banks Nsiiwa (Botswana)
- Abdul Said Lutungu (Tanzania)
Role Model Pan-African Impact Award
The award recognises inspirational individuals whose leadership, service, and achievements continue to inspire communities across Africa.
Winners:
- Susan Lubambe Mwape (Lusaka, Zambia)
- Collins Okeyo Attito (Kenya)
Emerging Technologies Impact Award
Innovation is shaping the future, and this category honours pioneers leveraging technology to solve challenges and improve lives.
Winners:
- John Zhuwao Arufandika (Harare)
- Mmoloki Pitse (Botswana)
Celebrating a Legacy of Impact
The List Awards is more than a celebration of achievement; it is a recognition of individuals who have chosen to dedicate their talents, resources, and influence towards creating a better society. These winners represent the best of Zimbabwe and Africa—leaders, innovators, advocates, creators, and visionaries whose impact continues to shape communities and inspire future generations.
As we celebrate their achievements, we also celebrate the values they embody: excellence, integrity, service, resilience, and the unwavering belief that one person can make a difference.