By Kudakwashe Matizanadzo
VICTORIA FALLS — NetOne Cellular Group Chief Executive Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, has been crowned the overall Super Platinum winner and named C-Suite Executive of the Year at the ZimCEOs Network awards, held in the resort town of Victoria Falls from June 10 to 13.
The prestigious accolade, which recognizes exceptional leadership, strategic vision, innovation and transformative impact, stands as a sign to the remarkable progress and growing influence of the NetOne brand.
“Under Engineer Mushanawani’s stewardship, NetOne has continued to expand connectivity, drive digital transformation, champion financial inclusion and create meaningful socio-economic impact across Zimbabwe,” the telecommunications giant wrote on its X handle.
The main excellence and innovation awards ceremony took place at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, honoring top business executives, C-Suite leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving economic transformation in Zimbabwe.
Adding to the CEO’s victory, NetOne Non-Executive board member Professor Talon Garikayi received the Outstanding C-Suite Academic/Tertiary award in recognition of his pioneering contributions to engineering, innovation, research and the development of practical home-grown technology solutions. His achievement reflects the depth of expertise and thought leadership strengthening NetOne’s governance and strategic direction.
“Together, these honours reaffirm NetOne’s commitment to visionary leadership, innovation excellence and nation building as we continue connecting communities and empowering Zimbabwe’s digital future,” the statement added.
Recently, NetOne has embarked on a nationwide drive to establish One Money agencies, making money transfers more accessible to the general populace and ensuring wider financial inclusion. The company is also integrating artificial intelligence into its operations to transform network management and customer service, underscoring its continuous drive to bridge the digital divide.
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