The 2024 Exporters Eastern Cape Gala Banquet held on 11 October 2024 in Gqeberha, saw Isuzu walking away victorious. Highlighting Isuzu’s unwavering commitment to excellence, sustainability, and growth agenda (in South Africa and the African continent) Isuzu won the Overall Exporter of the Year award.
This award follows a series of accolades for Isuzu, including being South Africa’s number one manufacturer in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments for 11 consecutive years. Celestin Ndhlovu, Vice President of Planning, Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Isuzu , commented: "Winning the Overall Exporter of the Year Award is a significant achievement for Isuzu . This recognition reflects the company’s dedication to innovation, excellence, and unwavering commitment to expanding our footprint across Africa. We are proud to play a pivotal role in contributing to the economic growth of the Eastern Cape and South Africa."
In addition to being named the overall winner, Isuzu also won Best Exporter OEM and Merit Awards in the SJM Flex Environmental and the IDC Job Creator categories.
Isuzu’s commitment to transformation is evident through its achievement of a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status for five consecutive years. This milestone underscores Isuzu’s dedication to fostering meaningful partnerships across its value chain, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses. Over R9 million has been invested in developing black-owned suppliers, demonstrating Isuzu’s commitment to driving transformation and creating sustainable growth across industries.