Rutendo Nyeve
ZAMBEZI Helicopter Company, a leading tour operator based in Victoria Falls, has been honoured with a prestigious Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Achievement Award at the 63rd Safety and Health at Work (SHAW) Awards.
The ceremony, hosted by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), was held in Victoria Falls last week, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate excellence in workplace safety.
Speaking on the recognition, Ms Sonja Clay, the Group Safety and Quality Manager, expressed immense pride in the achievement.
“Zambezi Helicopter Company is celebrating excellence in Occupational Safety and Health, where we were honoured to receive an Occupational Safety and Health Achievement Award at the 63rd SHAW Awards,” she said.
“We would like to thank NSSA for their recognition, our directors, our management, and most of all our employees for their contribution. This recognition reflects our commitment to the management and implementation of good workplace safety practices, maintaining high safety standards, protecting our team and fostering a good workplace culture where safety is our top priority.”
Ms Clay reaffirmed the company’s dedication to maintaining rigorous standards.
“We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety in the workplace and professionalism in everything we do,” she said.
The 2026 Industrial Assessment Awards recognised outstanding performers across various sectors.
In the National Awards category, Leengate Pvt Ltd Harare took Gold as the Most Improved Company, with Dinson Iron and Steel Company Pvt Ltd claiming Silver and Doves Holdings Harare taking Bronze.
The Journalistic Award for Print saw Tawanda Musarurwa (The Herald) clinch Gold, while Judith Phiri (Chronicle) and Jonah Nyoni (Newsday) took Silver and Bronze respectively.
Bitumen World (Pvt) Ltd Harare was recognised as the top Civil Engineering Contractor.
In the coveted Premier Shield, Zimplats Mufuti Mine was the Premier Winner, with Zimplats Concentrators (SMC and Ngezi) as the 1st Runner Up and BOC Zimbabwe Pvt Ltd Harare as the 2nd Runner Up.
Sectoral awards were widely distributed.
In Mining, Mutapa Gold Resources Shamva Mine and Eureka Gold Mine took top honours in Harare.
In Agriculture, Hippo Valley Estates Agriculture Division, Triangle Ltd and Mwenezana Estates led the pack.
Delta Beverages dominated Manufacturing with its Harare Brewery taking Gold, while Hippo Valley Estates Mill won Gold in Masvingo.
The awards underscore the growing commitment to safety and operational excellence within Zimbabwe’s industrial sector.
