| Assist Prof Dr | Steady | Mushayabasa | University of Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | Mathematics | Mathematical Biology | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Sam | Kusangaya | University of Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | Environmental Science | Geo-spatial science | Excellence in Research | |
| Dr | Elisha | Mavodyo | University of Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Tevedzerai | Gijimah | Midlands State University | Zimbabwe | Arts and Humanities | Lnaguages, Literature and Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Nyasha | Chiuraise | Seed Co Ltd | Zimbabwe | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Crop protection | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |