THE AWARDS FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED IN MINARA’S 25TH MILESTONE YEAR

The Minara Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Minara Business Recognition Awards, a prestigious platform honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership across South Africa’s diverse business and professional landscape. Celebrating its 25th milestone year, the Minara Chamber continues its tradition of recognising individuals and organisations who exemplify entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and meaningful contributions to both economic development and societal well-being.

The 2025 finalists represent a dynamic cross-section of industries, reflecting the breadth of talent and enterprise within our community. Finalists have been named in the following categories:

 Business Entity of the Year – Large

■ Gorimas

■ HBZ Bank

■ Farm Fresh Chickens

Business Entity of the Year – Medium

■ Valternative Energy

■ Africa Flavours Distributors (Pty) Ltd

■ Iqlaas Foods

Business Entity of the Year – Start-up

■ Racket Rescue

■ Plastimed

■ Krypton Web Businessperson of the Year

■ Fathima Gani

■ Ismail Simjee

■ Abdul Gani Rahman

Businesswoman of the Year

■ Amina Abrahams

■ Salma Mahomed

Young Achiever of the Year

■ Rishaad Joosab

■ Zaid Paruk

Community Builder of the Year

■ Hafsa Carrim

■ Hoosein Saloojee

■ Shamsudeen Moola

Professional Achiever of the Year

■ Aziz Tayob

■ Ebrahim Asmal

■ Mumtaz Peerbhay

The Chamber is especially honoured to present the 2025 Lifetime Achiever Award to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, in recognition of his exceptional humanitarian work and visionary leadership that continues to inspire South Africans and global citizens alike. This year’s awards received a record number of high-calibre nominations, a testament to the enduring strength, talent, and innovation within South Africa’s business and professional communities. Following a rigorous adjudication process, winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, to be held on Friday, 24 October 2025 in Durban, where the keynote address will be delivered by respected business leader Lincoln Mali.

The Minara Chamber extends its sincere gratitude to its Platinum Sponsor, Standard Bank, and to supporting partners Adams & Adams, Bryte Takaful, IBV Group, and AMKA Group. The awards will be broadcast through our media partners Hilaal TV, Radio Islam, and Radio Al Ansaar. This prestigious event will bring together the nation’s leading business minds, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community champions for an unforgettable evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration.

For further information, corporate bookings, or advertising opportunities, please contact us at awards@minara.org.za or visit www.minara.org.za