Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Online Reporter
THE Beitbridge Business Expo in Association with the Municipality of Beitbridge will be hosting the inaugural Beitbridge Corporate and People’s Choice Awards on March 25.
Dr Anna Muleya the chairperson of the board of trustees of the Beitbridge Business Expo Muleya said the awards will take place at Zebra Hilltop Lodge in Beitbridge.
Dr Anna said preparations for the awards are at an advanced stage and they will be starting at 5pm.
She said they have invited a number of experts in the industry to present, and believes that will create networking opportunities for people.
“Our aim is to inspire local companies to be competitive at local and national level. We are also very ecxited by the response from the community towards this event, as it is something they have been looking forward to for a very long time. People should also look forward to watching a live band,” said Dr Anna.
Some of the categories include fast food outlet of the year, medical facility of the year, small business of the year and retailer of the year.
She said there will be 20 categories and some of the winners will be voted for by residents of the town.
“The awards are aimed at promoting and awarding leadership, and service in our fast-growing town. A transparent nomination and independent adjudication process is being conducted to select the deserving winners and some of the winners shall be chosen by residents of the town,” said Dr Muleya.
Dr Anna said preparations for the awards are at an advanced stage and they will be starting at 5pm. She said they have invited a number of experts in the industry to present, and believes that will create networking opportunities for people.



