Long Service Awards
Overview
The Group’s philosophy of creating a working environment that values its employees as partners is reflected in the number of staff who have crossed the milestone of working for one of the businesses for 10 years or more during F2024.
Long Service Awards in the various businesses across the Group
The Group’s businesses celebrated the dedication and commitment of their valued employees and honored those who reached significant milestones in their careers.
We recognised the remarkable achievements of our colleagues who spent 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years serving our organisation with excellence, integrity, and passion. Their tireless efforts, expertise, and loyalty have contributed significantly to their company and the Group’s growth, success, and reputation. The Group takes great pride in specifically acknowledging the unwavering commitment of two of our employees attaining 40 years and one employee reaching 45 years.
In recognition of dedication and commitment, IAL Head Office proudly presented Motion Chisveto with a 15 year Service Award, honoring his loyal service to the Group.
During F2024, National Foods acknowledged 100 staff members who achieved the significant milestone of working for the business for 10 years or more. Of these 100 employees, 25 staff members reached 10 years of service, while six male employees reached the commendable milestone of 35 years of service and one lady employee reached the incredible milestone of 45 years.
Front row from left to right: Edmore Kahanda, Nogerth Mhambi, Alice Pawarikanda, Ekkie Kubarwa, Ernest Hamadziripi, Mebo Daka, Emerson Kamukosi, Misheck Pangwi & Maynard Mupere.
Back row from left to right: Enia Mutemachani, Brian Sithole, Palmer Chiponda, Mike Lashbrook Benard Maphosa, Tamuka Mushonga & Tonderai Gambiza.
Front row from left to right: Alice Pawariknda, Gilbert Manhanga, Frank Nakakwe, Stanley Muchembere, Raymond Madzivanyika, Simon Kuyesera, Pardon Mudonhi, Charles Sam & Sharon Mamutse.
Back row from left to right: Erick Ngoshi, Nyasha Mhizha, Masimini Chapepa, Chipo Nheta, Mike Lashbrook, Swys Vviviers, Shepherd Garisai, Stephen Mwarindira, Clement Cheza & Kudzanai Mapenduka.
Front row from left to right: Alice Pawarikanda, Clement Cheza, Sydney Chiwiro, Never Marava, Cannan Rukanda & Sharon Mamutse.
Back row from left to right: Nyasha Mhizha, Jacob Tavafire, Chipo Nheta, Mike Lashbrook, Swys Viviers, Craig Wilde & Vikas Swami.
Bakers’ Inn proudly recognises and honours its dedicated colleagues for their remarkable long-service achievements, demonstrating unwavering commitment to the organisation’s success. During F2024, 84 staff members across BIM and BISD reached significant milestones and have been awarded Long Service Awards.
From left to right: Raymond Nyamuziwa (Guest - Innscor Africa Limited, Group Treasurer), Loyce Machokoto and spouse
From left to right: Ngqabutho Moyo (Guest - National Foods Limited, Operations Executive), Vitalis Tanongwa and wife
Profeeds values the loyalty and dedication of its employees the following employees were recognised for their long-term commitment. Currently, the number of employees with 10 or more years of service stands at 98.
Front row from left to right: Precious Gandiwo, Christopher Chidzawo, Deborah Mazulu, Winnie Kachivemba, Gomba Mabasa, Melba Mautsa,
Back row from left to right: Cospen Nyamupinga, Wilson Mutazu, Mike Kadonzvo, Admire Muzezewa, Tidings Chimpondah, Wonder Dziri, Menard Namboya.
A total of 99 company employees received long service awards during F2024. 38% of these employees reached the 10-year milestone, while 19% also reached 15 years within the same period under review.
12% reached 20 years of service in the organisation, whereas 16% served 25 years in the group. 13% reached 30 years and 2% reached 35 years of service in the organisation.
Top row left to right: Ngoni Mupindu (30 years), Trymore Jena (30 years).
Bottom row left to right: Munjodzi Korongwe (30 years), Paul Marwizi (25 years), Richard Chingodza (25 years).
Left to right: Lyod Chipfupi (35 years), Enias Mufiri (30 years)
As per tradition we once again recognised our long serving team members. Irvine’s had a total of 106 recipients for the year 2023. The breakdown is as follows:
We applaud their loyalty, commitment and dedication to duty. Congratulations to these outstanding Irvine’s team members.
From left to right: Sarah Manatsa - 40 Years, Succeed Shonhiwa - 30 Years Of Service, Edward Magawa - 30 Years of Service & Betty Nyson - 30 Years of Service.
In May 2024, the business held its 2024 long service awards ceremony to acknowledge all employees who have been with the business for 5 and 10 years. In addition, one member of staff, Mr Tamba Masunda, Stock Controller at the AMP Factory in Harare, reached the commendable milestone of working for the AMP Group for 30 years.
Congratulations to Tamba Masunda being presented his certificate by Tsitsi Kuodza
From left to right: John Mukori, Trinity Chimombe, Jeffrey Grundy, Enock Lego, Mr. M. Chamanga, Tsitsi Kuodza, Lovejoy Mandivamba, Kenneth Jonga & Bothwell Muvandi.
From left to right: Dzawanda Matenhese, Nelson Musengi, Jeffrey Grundy, Parton Ziwira, Prosper Dhoreka, Admire Kamukosi, Innocent Chikerema, Kenneth Jonga & Tsitsi Kuodza.
Annually, Prodairy honours years of service in five-year milestones starting from five years. The December 2023 ceremony recognised seven employees in accordance with the company’s long service awards policy, the highest being a 15-year milestone. Prodairy believes that recognising long-serving employees can inspire their peers to focus on their own careers and achieve significant milestones, which will help to build the Prodairy brand.
From left to right: The CEO Edwin Chilundo handing over a 10 Year Long Service Award to David Mambiri - Senior Quality Controller.
Probrands honored the dedication and loyalty of their valued staff who reached a five years of service.
From Left to Right: Gift Madyike - Group HR Executive, Iven Mhasho - Maintenance Supervisor, Brian Mangwende - Mechanical Technician, Thomas Wallace - Managing Director, Kudakwashe Samoyo - Production Manager, Lesley Kuvero - Production Clerk, Elizabeth Samu - Senior Quality Controller & Clayton Gurure - Machine Operator
Natpak recognises and values the loyal and selfless contribution that members of staff accord to the company. The company held its annual Long Service Awards ceremony in December 2023 to reward members of staff who had attained between 10 and 30 years of continuous service.
A total of 32 employees received certificates and awards with two receiving 30-year service awards.
Celebrating our 25 Years Long Service Recipients Standing: J. Musadavira (25 years), E. Mafondokoto (25 years), L. Pikitayi (15 years), C. Muchemeyi (25 years), S. Kufakunesu (25 years), S. Moyo (25 years)
Kneeling: J. Chipiro (25 years), O. Mlalazi (25 years)