Contests and Certifications

ASI Best Sommelier of the World

ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World, 11 – 17 October 2026. Lisbon, Portugal.

The date has been set for this great and unique international competition of the ASI – Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, which will take place in our country next year, 2026, with its epicenter in Lisbon and organized in collaboration with the Portuguese Sommelier Association.Between October 11th and 17th, sommeliers and associations from around the world will meet again, this time in Portugal, to compete but also for a great deal of sharing and learning.

From now until the big event, more information will be shared, including more details about the program, the candidates, the partners, and the sponsors.

The Zimbabwe candidate will be selected soon.

Best Sommelier of Zimbabwe

2020

2021

2023

2025

Tawanda Marume

Job Jovo

Tadiswa Chikwanha

Takura Makadzange

Ubuntu Trophy

In partnership with SASA, Sommeliers Academy and Stellenbosch Wine Routes. This annual event saw Team Zimbabwe compete with Team South Africa, Team Mauritius and for the first time Team Kenya as well for the trophy.

The 2025 Ubuntu Trophy took place on Monday 8th December 2025. It is open to all our members.

Become a member now!

Winner 2020

Winner 2021

Winner 2022

Winner 2023

Winner 2024

Winner 2025

Zimbabwe

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

Mauritius

Mauritius

ASI Exams

SAZ offers the internationally recognized ASI Prep. (entry level below ASI Certification 1) and ASI CERTIFICATION 1 and 2 and ASI DIPLOMA. For more details follow the link asi.info/exam

Our association has been identified by the Gerard Basset Foundation and the ASI to receive scholarships for our members in Harare and Victoria Falls. Register as a SAZ member today.

Members who have passed the ASI CERTIFICATION 1 exam:

  • Tawanda Marume
  • Johannes De Bruijn
  • Tapiwa Kudzanai Jamu
  • Takura Makadzange
  • Tadiswa Chikwanha
  • Henryeta Muringwa
  • Tinashe Musora
  • Clarence Nyasha Ishemunyoro
  • Simbarashe James Tunha
  • Evidence Wilfred Chindenga
  • Tonderai Chigumadzi
  • Farai Dylan Wafawanaka
  • Stanley Tafadzwa Chimutasha
  • Edina-Kimberly Chisiri
  • Bright Mutokuto
  • Partson Matsate
  • Job Taerera
  • Fiona Vimbiso Gaga
  • Godwell Chaumba
  • Muzingaye Clarence Blessings Khumalo
  • Sithabile Tshuma
  • Paidamoyo Marecha
  • Lauren Dube

contact us

+263 78 601 5396

info@zimsomms.com