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LIFE & LEISURE REFINED MAGAZINE8Prestigious honours across Sub-Saharan Africa recognise excellence in propertyFine & Country celebrates top performers at 2025 Annual AwardsFine & Country Sub-Saharan Africa hosted its highly anticipated Annual Awards on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. The event brought together representatives from across the region to celebrate outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to excellence throughout the 2024 calendar year.Themed Connect, the daytime ceremony recognised top achievers within the Fine & Country network serving as a platform to foster collaboration, exchange insights, and honour the brand%u2019s continued growth and success across Sub-Saharan Africa.Speaking at the event, John Herbst, CEO of Fine & Country Sub-Saharan Africa, delivered an inspiring address. %u201cThese awards are not only a celebration of individual and office success, but areflection of the values that unite our network, professionalism,passion, and a commitment to delivering premium service to our clients across the region. We%u2019re incredibly proud of the calibre of people who make up our SSA team.%u201dGuests were treated to a powerful performance by vocalist Nicola McLeod, as well as a striking LED Cyr Wheel act, adding a sense of spectacle to the occasion.The 2025 Fine & Country SSA top award recipients included:%u2022 Licensee of the Year %u2013 Fine & Country Johannesburg North West.%u2022 Sales Agents of the Year %u2013 Tom Clode & Terry Lee George, Fine & Country Franschhoek%u2022 Rental Agent of the Year %u2013 Michonne Oelofse, Fine & Country Helderberg%u2022 Top Achieving Sales Agent %u2013 Zimbabwe %u2013 Kimberly Kahondo, Fine & Country Harare%u2022 Top Achieving Sales Agent %u2013 Namibia %u2013 Cathy Kruger, Fine & Country WindhoekHerbst concluded, %u201cAs our network continues to expand and evolve, these awards remind us of the remarkable talent and tenacity within our team. The achievements of this year%u2019s winners serve as inspiration for us all as we move forward, connected and committed to excellence.%u201d