HEAVYWEIGHT SPEAKER LINEUP UNVEILED FOR ZAMC 2026

Victoria Falls Set to Host Strategic Marketing and Business Growth Indaba and Expo

Zimbabwe’s marketing and business community is set for a major gathering in Victoria Falls when the Strategic Marketing and Business Growth Indaba and Expo, the 18th Annual Marketers Convention, takes place from 19 to 22 October 2026 at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Organised under the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe, the convention is expected to bring together leading marketers, business executives, entrepreneurs, industry professionals and other stakeholders for four days of strategic discussions, networking and knowledge sharing.

The 2026 convention is running under the theme “Marketing for Competitive Growth: Innovation, Inclusive Markets and Sustainable Value.” The theme places emphasis on how organisations can use marketing, innovation and inclusive business approaches to create sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Distinguished Speaker Lineup

A strong lineup of speakers has been unveiled for the event, featuring prominent figures from government, business and the marketing sector.

The Guest of Honour will be Hon. N. M. Ndhlovu from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, bringing a government perspective to discussions around industry, commerce and business development.

The Keynote Speaker will be Rumbidzai Hondora, Managing Director of British American Tobacco Zimbabwe, who is expected to share insights from her experience in corporate leadership, marketing and business strategy.

The speaker lineup also features a range of regional business and industry leaders, including Patson Gasura, Chief Executive Officer of Topline Research Solutions; Alexio Gwenzi, Board Chairperson of ZIMURA; and Reginald Chihota, Group Managing Director of Fidelity Life Assurance.

Other featured speakers include Stacy Jayne Saggers, Chief Commercial Officer at Kantar South Africa; Ryan Sauer, Chief Executive Officer of Redwood Analytics; and Sebastian Musendo, Managing Partner at AfriGlobal Supply Chain Solutions.

Together, the speakers bring perspectives spanning marketing research, corporate leadership, financial services, tobacco, analytics, supply chains and commercial strategy.

A Platform for Competitive Growth

The organisers are positioning the convention as an opportunity for businesses and marketing teams to gain practical insights into innovation, market development and strategies for achieving sustainable competitive growth.

Beyond the speaker sessions, the Indaba and Expo is expected to provide opportunities for networking, business connections and engagement with organisations operating across different sectors.

For Zimbabwean businesses seeking to strengthen their brands, understand changing markets and explore new approaches to growth, the convention provides a platform for interaction with industry leaders and fellow professionals.

Registration and Sponsorship

Businesses and organisations interested in attending or exploring sponsorship opportunities can contact Rudo on 0787 933 120 or email events@mazim.co.zw.

With Victoria Falls providing the setting, the 2026 Strategic Marketing and Business Growth Indaba and Expo is set to bring together marketing and business leaders for conversations centred on innovation, inclusive markets and sustainable value creation.

Event: Strategic Marketing and Business Growth Indaba and Expo
Convention: 18th Annual Marketers Convention
Dates: 19 to 22 October 2026
Venue: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Theme: Marketing for Competitive Growth: Innovation, Inclusive Markets and Sustainable Value
Registration and Sponsorship: 0787 933 120 | events@mazim.co.zw