Rutendo Chirume
MASVINGO-Luxurious Urban Lifestyle Hotel domiciled in the leafy suburb of Morningside along Great Zimbabwe Monuments road with elegance defined at every corner will host the prestigious 2026 Megafest Business awards.
The awards, designed to celebrate excellence and promote economic growth across Masvingo province scheduled for July 17 at the Arena at Urban Lifestyles Hotel, will be held under the theme “Connecting Great Business Minds.”
The awards form part of the annual Megafest Business Awards, which have honoured business excellence across Zimbabwe since 2008.
In an interview with The Midweek Watch, Megafest Holdings public relations officer, Michelle Masiyambiri said the awards are intended not only to recognise achievement, but also to celebrate resilience and elevate regional success stories on the national stage.
“At Megafest Holdings, we are committed to consistently telling the story of excellence. Through strategic recognition platforms such as the Megafest Business Awards, we continue to elevate businesses and leaders who are shaping Zimbabwe’s economic future,” she said.
The awards will honour individuals and organisations making significant contributions to economic growth, job creation, service delivery and community development, while also highlighting Masvingo’s expanding role in national development.
Masvingo continues to demonstrate strong potential in key sectors, including agriculture, tourism, retail, manufacturing, small and medium enterprises, education and public service.
Masiyambiri said the awards are also intended to provide a platform for engagement among businesses, government and communities, while encouraging healthy competition and higher standards of excellence.
All nominations will undergo a structured and transparent adjudication process that will assess performance, innovation, governance, sustainability, impact and overall contribution to the regional economy.
The event will be held under a black-tie dress code in black and white.
The first Megafest Masvingo Region awards were held in 2014 at Great Zimbabwe Hotel and one of the recipients was the then Masvingo Mirror general manager, Nkulumani Mlambo who scooped the Manager of the Year award.
Mercy Matsika co-founder and CEO of Megafest Holdings promised the Masvingo business community an unforgettable awards night where excellence will be honoured.
“We promise the best for Masvingo and we encourage the business community to come out in their numbers and celebrate their achievements in full glare of the public, it’s a night not to miss,” said Matsika.
Megafest Holdings started as a family concern in 2008 and has grown to be a multifaceted company.
Megafest Holdings, is headquartered in Bulawayo. The company, comprises various subsidiaries, including Megafest Business Magazine, Megafest Business Awards, Motivate Business Training, Motivate CEO’s Forum, and Motivate Women’s Forum.
