Memorial Golf Tournaments
The WAZIGA Zhanta Chiura Junior Championship is a premier event dedicated to nurturing young golf talent across Zimbabwe. Created in memory of Zhanta, this tournament provides a platform for junior golfers to showcase their skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the game. Beyond competition, it emphasises mentorship, sportsmanship, and holistic development—values that defined Zhanta’s own journey in golf. Each year, the championship brings together the brightest young athletes for a celebration of skill, passion, and community.
The Royal Harare Zhanta Chiura Annual Memorial Golf Tournament honors the legacy of Zhanta as an athlete whose love for golf was matched by his vision for empowering others. Hosted at the prestigious Royal Harare Golf Club, this annual event brings together players, families, and supporters in a spirited celebration of sport and solidarity.
Our Zhanta Chiura Legacy Award finalists gathered at the EU Ambassador’s Residence in Harare for a heartfelt lunch filled with connection and encouragement. Together with Dr. Maraire and Dr. Chiura, they shared their dreams, discussed their impactful projects, and celebrated the power of resilience, innovation, and hope for a brighter future.
Kudzaishe Chole
Aspiring chemical engineer who developed a project generating electricity from peanut shells. Excels academically with 10 O-Levels and 13 A-Level points and mentors girls through Makomborero Girl Child program.
Tanatswa Mashoko
Talented soccer player and track athlete. Represented Zimbabwe at U17 and U20 levels and holds top scorer titles. Dreams of becoming a professional footballer and earning a degree in Sport Management.
Ben (Neka) Bukasa
Congolese refugee and national judo athlete representing Zimbabwe internationally. Advocates for education and agriculture to combat hunger while inspiring resilience in his community.
Kudzai Mandava
Exceptional young golfer representing Zimbabwe internationally, including the All Africa Junior Challenge and Zambia Ladies Open. Aspires to turn her passion into a professional career while pursuing education.
I’m really grateful for them stepping in my life at such a point where I am about to embark on my future careers and with those funds I’ll be able to purchase my gadgets, get a new set of spectacles and also pay for my tuition this would not have been possible without them...
Kudzaishe Chole - Academics Category Awardee, 2024
The Mission
The Zhanta Chiura Legacy Awards, also known as the ZC7 Awards, are an annual ceremony established by the Chiura family and administered by the INZI Foundation to honour the memory of Zhanta Nkosana Chiura, who passed away on October 17, 2023, at the age of 19. The awards recognize the achievements, ingenuity, and creativity of young adults across various categories, including Arts and Culture, Sports, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Academics, and the "Make the World a Better Place" category, which emphasizes entrepreneurial projects positively impacting the lives of disadvantaged Zimbabweans.
Donations to the Zhanta Chiura Legacy Awards support the recognition and encouragement of talented young individuals who are making significant contributions to their communities and fields. By donating, you help provide resources and opportunities for these young achievers to further develop their skills and projects, fostering a culture of excellence and positive change in Zimbabwe.
As part of the awards, seven scholarship prizes are granted to deserving individuals with exceptional talent in their respective fields, such as sports, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, and more. These scholarships aim to empower these individuals by providing financial support, enabling them to pursue further education, training, or projects that align with their passions and talents. This investment not only aids the recipients in achieving their personal goals but also contributes to the broader development and enrichment of their communities. See last year's winners below.
Meet The 2024 Awardees
Honouring Zhanta's Legacy
Zhanta Chiura Legacy Awards, also known as the ZC7 Awards, are an annual ceremony established by the Chiura family and administered by the INZI Foundation to honour the memory of Zhanta Nkosana Chiura, who passed away from natural causes on October 17, 2023, at the age of 19. As part of the awards, seven scholarship prizes are granted to deserving individuals with exceptional talent in their respective fields, such as sports, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, and more.
In addition, two golf tournaments are hosted annually in his honour — the Royal Harare Zhanta Chiura Memorial Golf Day, held annually on Zhanta’s birthday, and the . Zhanta was a beloved freshman at Rollins College, where a sculpture by venerable Zimbabwean sculptor Dominic Benhura is set to be unveiled in October of 2025.
Vincent Chidambadzina
Promising young golfer passionate about the sport and committed to excellence. Aspires to compete at the highest level while using his skills to inspire others and grow the game of golf.
Tanaka Nyatondo
Child rights advocate and mbira musician. Founded a local World Children’s Prize chapter to educate peers on their rights. Plans to integrate arts and advocacy for child justice globally.
Kunashe Chiomberegwa
Co-founder of InnovateX, creating Cardcraft, a digital school report card system. Former Vice Head Boy passionate about digitalizing education and empowering Zimbabwe’s youth through technology.
Support ZC7
In pledging your support for the awards and the mission of ZC7, your investment directly impacts the lives of Zimbabwean youth looking to pursue passions as wide ranging as sports excellence at international competitive levels, to environmental advancements like developing systems to harness electricity through peanut shells. The individuals given scholarships go on to pursue tertiary education in the United States, and the United Kingdom, or engage with their chosen initiatives at home, helping to bolster innovation across Zimbabwe, engage other young people like them both nationally and internationally.
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