Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. NetOne’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, has been crowned Business Leader of the Year 2025 at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Awards—an accolade recognising his transformative leadership in the country’s fast-evolving telecommunications sector.
At a glittering ceremony attended by leading business figures and senior government officials, including the Minister of State for Manicaland Province, Advocate Misheck Mugadza, Mushanawani was lauded for steering the state-owned mobile network operator through a period of unprecedented growth and innovation.
Since taking the helm, Mushanawani has led NetOne through a strategic overhaul—expanding digital infrastructure, boosting rural connectivity, and restoring confidence in one of Zimbabwe’s most critical service providers. His focus on integrity, inclusive development, and service excellence has helped reposition the company as a key driver of the nation’s digital transformation.
The ZNCC praised him as “a leader who leads with purpose and passion”, citing his broad impact not only within NetOne but on the wider national economy.
In a statement, NetOne said the award was a reflection of Mushanawani’s “extraordinary leadership, unwavering commitment, and visionary strategies that have propelled NetOne to the forefront of Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector”.
“Under your transformative stewardship, NetOne has experienced phenomenal growth, bridged the digital divide, and inspired excellence throughout the industry,” the statement read. “This award stands as a beacon of your achievements and the profound impact you have made across the national economic landscape.”
As NetOne continues to strengthen its position in the market, Mushanawani’s recognition underscores the power of bold, inclusive leadership in shaping Zimbabwe’s digital future.
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