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This follows face-to-face interviews in the respective countries that were held recently in the round of 15, by a team of judges headed by Legatum Institute head of corporate communications Mr Hamish Banks.
The awards are organised by the Legatum Institute, a private international investment group and Omidvar Network, a philanthropic investment firm.
Securico founder and managing director Ms Divine Ndhlukula said her organisation was gunning for the top prize as the firm’s broad strategies were in line with the aim of the competition
“We have confidence that we will win and bring back the prize to Zimbabwe,” she said. “We have a history, coming from the recent past economic crisis that we survived literally unscathed. That, to us, is a true mark of entrepreneurship. In addition, we have a very promising future, well-planned in terms of where, how and when.
“Our business model fits well with the awards objectives. We have a good business with very high standards of professionalism, and is relevant to all our stakeholders, in particular our employees.
“Our strategy has always been to stimulate socio-economic growth to create jobs, to uplift both the individual and the community.”
Emerging from humble beginnings in 1999 with four employees, the company – the first manned security company to be ISO9001 QMS certified in 2005 – has grown to be a highly capitalised leading security solutions provider in Zimbabwe, with over 3 400 staff.
Ms Ndhlukula is now expected, together with other nine finalists, to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, on December 6 to make a live presentation to an elite panel of judges that includes Virgin Airlines founder Sir Richard Branson.
Ms Ndhlukula was recently conferred an honorary Masters in Business Administration degree by the Women’s University in Africa for her entrepreneurial flair.
The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship recognise and reward business leaders who serve as role models to Africa’s aspiring entrepreneurs who demonstrate business excellence, innovation and profitability.
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