SABQA celebrates organizations and leaders driving economic growth, innovation, customer excellence, and sustainable impact across the region.
AWARD CATEGORIES
SABQA 2026 EDITION
The 2025 SABQA Gala brought together over 2.5 million registered voters, 388 nominated brands and 15 distinguished guest speakers from 13 Southern African countries — a landmark celebration of quality, innovation and excellence held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia.
Hundreds of award-winning businesses and leaders came together on stage at the Mulungushi ICC to receive the prestigious SABQA Quality Seal of Excellence.
The scale of public participation made the 2025 edition the most credible business awards in the region — voted entirely by the people.
Industry pioneers from the UAE, Uruguay, India, Czech Republic, Cameroon, Iran and across Africa shared insights on quality, sustainability and global trade.
EVENT MOMENTS
SABQA 2026 NOMINATED BRANDS
The following leading organisations have been nominated by the public to compete in the SABQA 2026 Awards — representing the very best in quality, service, and innovation across Southern Africa. These are the brands that consumers trust, celebrate, and choose every day.
Is your favourite brand on this list? Cast your vote and help recognise excellence.
VOTE FOR A BRAND →HALL OF FAME
WHY PARTICIPATE
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For Investors
For Governments & Institutions
INVESTORS HUB
Connecting award-winning businesses with investors, buyers, importers and export markets across Africa.
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HOW THE AWARDS WORK
Businesses, institutions, and leaders are nominated.
Independent market research and evaluation.
Consumers participate in selecting the finalists.
Winners are announced during the prestigious SABQA Gala.
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