| Dr | NKOSINATHI | MUYAMBO | Tugwi Mukosi Multidisciplinary Research Institute, Midlands State University | Zimbabwe | Social Sciences | Community Development | Best Researcher Award |
| Mr | Tyanai | Charamba | Midlands State University | Zimbabwe | Arts and Humanities | African Languages, Literature and Culture | Best Researcher Award |
| Mr | Alec | Mlambo | Lupane State University | Zimbabwe | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Crop Science | Best Research Award |
| Dr | Samuel | Kusangaya | University of Zimbawe | Zimbabwe | Environmental Science | Hydrology / Water Resources | Excellence in Research |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Vongai Zvidenga | Nyawo | Great Zimbabwe University | Zimbabwe | Arts and Humanities | History | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof Dr | Emmanuel | Manzungu | University of Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Water resources management | Outstanding Scientist Award |