Netone pushes for wellness and healthy living through Mutare marathon

 

Netone pushes for wellness and healthy living through Mutare marathon 

By Allan Mbotshwa 

NetOne, through its sponsorship of the 2025 NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon, is actively championing a national drive for health, wellness, and fitness. 

The Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Raphael Mushanawani, highlighted that this event is "not just a marathon. It is a movement", underscoring its role as a vital platform for encouraging physical activity, mental wellness, and community unity.

​This commitment goes hand-in-hand with NetOne's alignment to the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), particularly its pillars on health, well-being, and tourism. 

By promoting a culture of wellness, NetOne reinforces the fundamental belief that a healthy nation is a productive nation.

Sponsoring such an event is a clear demonstration of the company’s corporate social responsibility, aiming to create a culture of health consciousness in communities and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focuses on good health and well-being.

​The importance of wellness extends to individuals and companies alike. 

For individuals, events like the marathon encourage an active lifestyle and contribute to a better quality of life. For companies, a focus on employee and community wellness is crucial. 

A healthy workforce leads to increased productivity, better employee engagement, reduced absenteeism, and enhanced corporate culture.

​Beyond the personal health benefits, the scenic Honde Valley course—with its "lush green hills, cascading waterfalls, and crisp mountain air"—serves a dual purpose by promoting local tourism. 

This synergy fosters a tradition that celebrates resilience, unity, and the human spirit, all "under one banner, One spirit, One Nation, One NetOne".

​The marathon symbolizes a step toward a larger goal: a healthier, more connected, and more sustainable Zimbabwe.

​The video Zimbabwe's Most Beautiful Race/NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon 2024 shows highlights from the previous marathon, which aligns with the article's focus on the event's importance for health, community, and tourism.