NetOne, a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s telecommunications landscape, has once again affirmed its pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to national progress by securing the esteemed Innovation Award 2025. This significant accolade was presented at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Mashonaland Region Awards, serving as a powerful testament to the company’s relentless pursuit of transformative innovation and its profound dedication to delivering impactful solutions that benefit communities across the nation. The award not only celebrates NetOne’s technological advancements but also highlights its crucial role in fostering a digitally empowered Zimbabwe.
The distinct honor of receiving the Innovation Award was accepted on behalf of NetOne by its distinguished Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Raphael Mushanawani. His visionary leadership, characterized by a strategic and steadfast focus on the key pillars of sustainable growth – relentless innovation, enhanced operational efficiency, and genuinely inclusive development – has been demonstrably instrumental in propelling NetOne to its current esteemed position of prominence within the Zimbabwean economic landscape. Eng. Mushanawani’s career at NetOne reflects a deep commitment to the organization and the telecommunications sector. He has served as the Group Chief Executive Officer since 2021, having previously held the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, as the Chief Information Officer from 2015 to 2020. Under Eng. Mushanawani’s astute guidance, NetOne has successfully solidified its reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking, and nationally significant brand. The company is deeply attuned to the evolving needs and aspirations of its diverse customer base and the broader Zimbabwean society, consistently striving to deliver services and solutions that add tangible value and contribute to national development. His leadership has fostered a corporate culture that values innovation, customer-centricity, and a commitment to excellence.
This recognition is not just a celebration of corporate excellence, but also a reflection of the collective effort, creativity, and dedication of the entire NetOne team. It serves as a reminder that bold ideas, backed by action and purpose, can shape a better future.
The Innovation Award 2025 serves as a powerful and unequivocal acknowledgment of NetOne’s clear strategic vision and its consistent and successful implementation of cutting-edge initiatives. It vividly highlights the company’s remarkable ability to not only adapt with agility to the rapidly evolving and often challenging technological environment but also to proactively shape it, thereby setting new and higher benchmarks for excellence and innovation within the telecommunications industry and beyond. This prestigious recognition firmly underscores NetOne’s critical role as a key driver and enabler of digital transformation in Zimbabwe, actively fostering enhanced connectivity, empowering individuals with new skills and opportunities, and enabling businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital global marketplace.
