HARARE, Mar. 24 (NewsDay Live) – The National Employment Council for the Agricultural Industry in Zimbabwe (NEC Agriculture), which has translated its Principal Collective Bargaining Agreement (Statutory Instrument 41 of 2022) into two local vernacular languages, breaking down barriers and ensuring that vital information on employment conditions is accessible to every agricultural worker, was one of the top winners at the Zimbabwe CEOs Network Professional awards.
With 10 fully operational provincial offices across the country, NEC Agriculture has prioritised direct engagement and accessibility, bringing its services closer to farmers and agricultural workers in even the most remote areas.
The organisation is committed to efficiency and accessibility is exemplified by its ground breaking Electronic Case Management System.
The initiative underscores NEC Agriculture’s dedication to empowering all stakeholders, regardless of language or location and the chief executive officer David Madyausiku was named Platinum Award winner in the Top CEO Awards category.
Speaking on the sidelines of Zimbabwe CEOs Network Professional Excellence and Young CEO awards held in Harare last Friday, Madyausiku said agriculture, the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, was more than an industry, adding that it is the foundation of livelihoods and a critical driver of the nation’s development aspirations.
“NEC Agriculture has been at the forefront of shaping the future of the sector by integrating cutting edge innovation, strategic foresight and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of farmers and employees nationwide,” he said.
“Through its unique focus on industrial relations, the organisation has become a trusted leader in advancing industry standards and fostering meaningful change.
“The award is in recognition of our transformative contributions to the agricultural sector with innovative approaches, strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive growth and resilience in Zimbabwe’s agricultural industry.”
Added Madyausiku: “We recognise the changing market trends as well, and as such, we are focusing on long-term impact.
“Our newly crafted six-year strategic Plan (2025–2030) aligned with our dear national vision to become an upper-middle income society by 2030, is a bold roadmap designed to drive innovation, growth and resilience.”
The NEC Agriculture CEO said their success reflects a collective drive to deliver first-class industrial relations and advisory services that strengthen Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector and it will remain steadfast in its mission to shape a stronger and more resilient agricultural industry.
“Our success is also built on expertise. Our recruitment of personnel in their diverse fields of specialisation give us our unique edge and play a critical role in advancing industry standards and fostering meaningful change.
“This, combined with our strong, recognisable brand, has positioned NEC Agriculture as a trusted leader among organisations of our kind,” Madyausiku said.
“Engagement and accessibility matter. Our highly interactive website connects farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders — offering real-time solutions through our online chat function, industry information, insights and a platform for interface with NEC Agriculture wherever one might be.
“We have also invested in a VoIP connection which connects all our branches and reduces redirections and wait times for our stakeholders, enhancing the ease of doing business through close to instant connection.”
