Press Release 2026
Celebrating Outstanding Winners
The Minara Chamber of Commerce celebrated business excellence, leadership and community impact at its Business Recognition Awards 2026 and Gala Dinner in Durban.
The prestigious evening recognised outstanding businesses and individuals whose achievements, innovation and dedication continue to contribute to South Africa’s economic growth and community development.
Celebrating the 2026 Winners
Congratulations to the businesses and individuals recognised for their leadership, achievement and contribution.
Woodford Group
Minnies Food Enterprise
Daily Dippers
Munir Jeeva
CEO of Afrisave Group
Mariam Galant-Diedericks
Waheed Amanjee
Co Founder of Whizmed
Sheikh Bilal Ismail
Community leader
Professor Yahya Choonara
Honouring the legacy of Ebrahim Carrim
A particularly moving highlight was the posthumous presentation of the Lifetime Achiever Recognition Award to the late Ebrahim Carrim, honouring his enduring legacy of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, community building and advocacy for education.
Building a stronger, more inclusive economy.
Entrepreneurship
Minara President Ebrahim Patel emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship, partnerships and opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Business Growth
Fikile Msiza of Standard Bank highlighted the importance of supporting entrepreneurs and investing in sustainable business growth.
Collaboration
Keynote speaker Fatima Vawda highlighted the potential for collaboration between business, professionals and government to unlock investment and create jobs.
Minara Chamber Announces the 2026 Lifetime Achiever
Recognising a distinguished legacy of entrepreneurship, service, leadership and lasting contribution.
The Late Ebrahim Carrim
The Minara Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce that The Late Ebrahim Carrim will be posthumously recognised as the recipient of the Minara Lifetime Achiever Recognition Award 2026.
The award recognises a life of entrepreneurship, integrity, service, philanthropy, community leadership and a commitment to creating opportunities for others.
The recognition forms part of the prestigious Minara Business Recognition Awards 2026, celebrating leadership, achievement and lasting contribution to society.
Minara Chamber of Commerce • Business Recognition Awards 2026
Finalists Announced!
The Minara Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the Minara Business Recognition Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, young achievers and community builders.
The finalists represent a diverse range of businesses and individuals whose achievements, leadership and contribution continue to make an impact in South Africa’s economy and communities.
We invite our members, partners, business community and media to share in this celebration of leadership, achievement and excellence.
Meet the 2026 Finalists
Celebrating Leadership, Achievement & Excellence.
The Minara Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the Minara Business Recognition Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, young achievers and community builders.
Excellence • Leadership • Impact
The finalists represent a diverse range of businesses and individuals whose achievements, leadership and contribution continue to make an impact in South Africa's economy and communities.
Excellence across every category
Large
Medium
Small Business
Businessperson of the Year
Businesswoman of the Year
Young Achiever of the Year
Community Builder of the Year
Professional Achiever of the Year
The journey continues towards the 2026 Awards Gala Dinner.
This year's winners will be announced at the prestigious Minara Business Recognition Awards Gala Dinner in Durban.
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