Zimbabwe has once again demonstrated its growing leadership in quality excellence, following an impressive performance at the 2025/26 SADC Quality Awards, where the country secured six awards from a total of seven entries submitted. This strong regional representation reflects the rising commitment of Zimbabwean organizations and professionals to quality standards, innovation, and global competitiveness. The awards ceremony was held on 25 March 2026 at the Premier Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the SADC Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Meetings.

Zimbabwe’s representatives—carefully selected after excelling at the National Annual Quality Awards (NAQA)—delivered an exceptional result at the SADC regional stage.

Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Pvt) Ltd, Integrated Properties (Pvt) Ltd, and Tobacco Processors Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd each earned 2nd runner‑up positions for outstanding achievements in their respective categories: Category 4 – Exporter of the Year (Large Enterprise), Category 1 – Company of the Year, and Category 3 – Service of the Year (Large Enterprise).

Irvine’s Zimbabwe and Chibuku Super – Delta Beverages (Pty) Ltd also received special recognition in Category 1 – Company of the Year (Large Enterprise) and Category 2 – Product of the Year (Large Enterprise), respectively. Their accolades reaffirm their ongoing commitment to quality improvement and global best practices.

In the individual category, Isaac Mlambo distinguished himself as the Winner in Category 5, earning distinction for exemplary leadership and excellence.

These achievements underscore the strength of Zimbabwe’s national quality framework and the value of continued investment in standards, certification, and quality‑driven processes.

Launch of 2026 National Annual Quality Awards

With the regional celebrations still fresh, The Standardization Quality Assurance Accreditation and Meteorology (SQAM) Committee is ready for the next cycle of the National Annual Quality Awards. The awards recognize organizations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in quality management, customer service, leadership, innovation, and performance improvement.

Key dates for the 2026 awards cycle are as follows:

📌 Call for Entries Opens: 31 March 2026

Click here to download Entry Forms

📌 Preparatory Workshop: 13 May 2026

This workshop is designed to help potential entrants understand category requirements and improve the quality of their submissions.

📌 Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

📌 Awards Ceremony: 11 September 2026

Participation is open to both certified (not only to ISO 9001:2015, but to other management systems as well) and non‑certified companies, encouraging broader inclusion across industries and business sizes. Entrants stand to gain national recognition, enhanced credibility, and potential qualification for future SADC regional representation.