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Mukaratirwa scoops top honor at ZNCC business awards

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City of Masvingo Town Clerk Eng. Edward Mukaratirwa has once been recognized as the Best Manager of the year at the inaugural Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Masvingo Business Awards, held at the Flamboyant hotel last Friday.

The ceremony, themed “Unlocking New Frontiers for Sustainable Industrialization and Climate Smart Business Growth,” brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to celebrate remarkable business performance in Masvingo Province.

Mukaratirwa played a pivotal role in turning around the fortunes of the ancient city since he assumed the position of Town Clerk in June 2021.

A few months after getting into office the city’s water supply jumped from a mere 8megalitres to 30megalitres per day for the over 100 000 residents.

Other notable achievements is the massive improvement in garbage collection in the CBD from once or none a week to daily collections as well as frequent cleaning of the streets.

There is a huge improvement in communication between residents and city council as witnessed by daily updates on water supply situation, garbage collection and swift sewage bursts attendances just to mention a few.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, graced the event as the guest of honor. Among the notable winners was the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), which has been making waves in the business community.

The awards featured 21 categories, each comprising three nominees vying for the top spot. The categories recognized excellence in various sectors, including entrepreneurship, innovation, and customer service. Each category had three winners, 2nd runner-up, 1st runner-up, and the ultimate winner.

“We are thrilled to have successfully hosted our inaugural awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of businesses and individuals in Masvingo Province,” said Viola Dimingo, ZNCC Masvingo administrator.

“The inaugural ZNCC Masvingo business awards marked a significant milestone in recognizing excellence in customer service and business management, by honoring outstanding leaders and organizations, the ZNCC aims to promote business growth and development in Zimbabwe,” she added.

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