Celebrating Excellence
Across Every Industry

The SABQA Awards recognise the most outstanding businesses, institutions and leaders across 8 key sectors of the Southern African economy.

SABQA 2026

Where Excellence
Is Recognised

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Everything You Need to Know

Award Categories

Explore all 8 award categories and find the right one for your nomination.

Award Procedures

Understand the full timeline and process from nominations to the Gala.

Judging Process

Learn how our independent panel evaluates nominees fairly and transparently.

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Submit a nomination for SABQA 2026 in just three easy steps.

Why the SABQA Awards Matter

In a region of 16 nations and over 380 million people, trust is currency. SABQA creates a credible, research-backed signal that a brand stands above the rest — and consumers, investors and partners take notice.

Past recipients report increased brand visibility, higher customer acquisition, improved investor confidence, and better government engagement following their SABQA recognition.

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73% of consumers trust SABQA-awarded brands more
2.4× average increase in media coverage post-award
USD 18M+ in investment introduced to award-winning businesses
94% of past recipients would recommend SABQA
Hall of Fame

Featured Past Winners

ZB
Zambeef Products PLC Zambia Manufacturing Excellence
AB
ABSA Bank Zambia Zambia Financial Services Excellence
LH
Letshego Holdings Botswana Financial Inclusion
OK
OK Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Retail Excellence
SI
Standard Insurance Tanzania Insurance Excellence
MN
Malawi National Bank Malawi Banking Excellence

Join the Legacy of Excellence

Submit your nomination for SABQA 2026. Nominations close 30 June 2026.

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