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Double Platinum Triumph Propels Sparc Systems to Regional Spotlight
LUSAKA, Zambia – Sparc Systems (Africa) Ltd has strengthened its standing as one of Southern Africa's premier ICT firms after claiming two of the highest honours at the 2026 Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards (SABQA).
The technology company was crowned Leading ICT Solutions Provider of the Year, while its Founder and Group Managing Director, Dr. Wisely Phiri, received the coveted Leading Male Entrepreneur of the Year Platinum Award at a colourful gala ceremony held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre on 10 July.
The awards recognize organizations and business leaders that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and commitment to quality. Winners were determined through a combination of public nominations, accounting for 60 percent of the score, and expert assessment, which made up the remaining 40 percent.
Receiving the awards, Dr. Phiri said the recognition reflected the dedication of the entire Sparc Systems team and reaffirmed the company's mission of using technology to transform lives and businesses across Africa.
Addressing delegates at the ceremony, where he also served as a guest speaker, Dr. Phiri challenged business leaders to pursue excellence with a higher purpose.
"A sustainable and globally competitive brand is built on more than financial success. It is built on character, integrity, and a genuine commitment to people and the communities we serve," he said.
He encouraged organizations to create institutions that would leave a lasting legacy by investing in people and refusing to compromise on quality.
Quoting from the film Troy, Dr. Phiri reminded the audience that, "Men are haunted by the vastness of eternity. We ask ourselves, long after we are gone, will people remember who we were and the difference we made?" He said true success is measured by the positive impact businesses leave on society.
He concluded by urging Southern African businesses to embrace innovation that uplifts communities and showcases the continent's talent to the world.
"Let us build brands of uncompromising quality, remembering that what we have is a gift, and what we do with it to impact others is our greatest return. Together, we can demonstrate the limitless potential of African excellence," he said.
Sparc Systems (Africa) Ltd is a wholly African-owned multinational ICT company specializing in enterprise systems integration, cybersecurity, data centre infrastructure, and ICT professional training. With operations in five countries and projects delivered in more than ten nations, the company continues to play a leading role in Africa's digital transformation.
The double Platinum victory adds to Sparc Systems' growing list of achievements and reinforces its reputation as a trusted technology partner committed to innovation, quality, and sustainable development across the region.