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Takunda Gambiza
Herald Reporter
RESEARCH Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) executive director, Dr Partson Chikudza, has received the Outstanding Seasoned Think Tank Leader Award at the 2025 Best in Zimbabwe Individual Awards, organised by the Zimbabwe CEO’s Network.
The Best in Zimbabwe Individual Awards, hosted annually by the Zimbabwe CEO’s Network, celebrate pioneers, entrepreneurs, financial leaders and community trailblazers who embody service excellence.
The 2025 ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency Meikles Hotel in Harare on Friday. Zimbabwe CEO’s Network executive director, Dr Tafadzwa Matsika, said the recognition reflects Dr Chikudza’s insightful, robust, diverse and inclusive approach that continues to empower both the fraternity and the wider community.
Dr Matsika described Dr Chikudza as a beacon of meritocracy whose work has set a benchmark for personal and professional proficiency.
“Dr Chikudza’s leadership style, marked by ethical conduct and strategic brand engagement, has positioned him among Zimbabwe’s finest professionals,” he said.
Dr Matsika said the event was designed not only to honour individual excellence but also to foster networking, cross‑pollination of industry insights and the forging of strategic alliances.
He emphasised that Chikudza’s recognition was a validation of his impact on the industry and community.
“Your nomination and ultimate receiving of the award are a reminder that your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. You are a shining example of what it means to be a trailblazer,” he Dr Matsika.
The Zimbabwe CEO’s Network is renowned for pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo while recognising professional luminaries across sectors.
Dr Matsika said the network’s events were synonymous with excellence, offering platforms for executives to enhance brand visibility and strengthen collaborations.
Dr Matsika noted that Dr Chikudza’s accolade underscores the importance of integrity, inclusivity and strategic leadership in shaping Zimbabwe’s corporate and developmental landscape.
“His recognition places him among the country’s top thought leaders whose contributions continue to inspire peers and communities alike,” he said.
