Beverageintelligence University Leaderboards - Term 1 - 2026

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Well done to all of our fantastic learners across the continent for a superb start to 2026! Term 1 saw record participation across the Beverageintelligence University, and we are thrilled to share the end of term awards and leaderboards for our top performing learners in Term 1 of 2026.

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The big highlight of the Term was the launch of our new Masterclass courses. Learners could dive deep into the stories, people and wines of some of South Africa's most iconic producers alongside our core Wine and Service 101, Bar101 and Level 3 Wine Advisor courses.

We were also delighted to welcome Madagascar to the country leaderboard for the first time, with a fantastic 19 learners making Top 10 lists in their debut Term. Watch this space!

2026, Term 1 Beverageintelligence University results and awards

First off, a huge congratulations to the Top Performers in our Awards categories below. Your leadership, as individuals, and teams, across the continent, is just awe inspiring to watch. The team at Under the Influence would like to personally congratulate the below learners, education coach and regions for their extra special results:

• Best Individual: Adriaan Neshamba – Waterfalls Hotel by Wild Horizons, Victoria Falls – an incredible 10 courses completed this Term

• Shining Star (Newcomer): Ariyo Oluwaseun – Hilton Abuja – 96% average score

• Level 1 Shining Star: Rebecca Desmet – andBeyond

• Level 3 Shining Star: Brighton Mingingo – Victoria Falls Waterfront

• Best Education Coach: Ronald Chibila – InterContinental Lusaka, with a special mention to Nicola Waterhouse

• Best Region: Zimbabwe, Kenya and Zambia, with a special mention to Madagascar for joining the country leaderboard

Country Leaderboard

The country leaderboard reflects the number of learners from each country who made it into the Top 10 lists across all of our Term 1 courses:

• Zimbabwe – 34

• Kenya – 31

• Zambia – 24

• South Africa – 22

• Madagascar – 19

• Botswana – 8

• Nigeria – 5

• Namibia – 4

• Rwanda – 1

• Malawi – 1

Course Leaderboards

And now, the course leaderboards for the Term, with the outstanding results from the top performers in each course. We wish you all the best in Term 2 of 2026, and we can't wait to see you back on the platform!

Level 1 | Wine101 Online Course Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Themba Ubusi – South Africa – 100%

• Tussen Hlebeya – South Africa – 100%

• Grace Nyembe – South Africa – 100%

• Rebecca Desmet – South Africa – 100%

• Omaatla Satau – Botswana – 100%

• Walfer Nyathi – South Africa – 99%

• Vutlhari Sibuyi – South Africa – 99%

• Nkosilathi Msebele – Zimbabwe – 99%

• Thobekani Dube – Zimbabwe – 99%

• Teresa Munthali – Zambia – 99%

Level 1 | Bar101 Online Course Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Foster Mathonsi – South Africa – 100%

• Walfer Nyathi – South Africa – 100%

• Nomcebo Treasure – South Africa – 99%

• Rebecca Desmet – South Africa – 99%

• Muzyanga Nyirenda – Zambia – 99%

• Lilian Opondo – Kenya – 99%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 99%

• Melania Ncube – Zimbabwe – 99%

• Brian Kalisa – Kenya – 99%

• Felistas Mhlanga – Zimbabwe – 98%

Level 2 | Ken Forrester Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Shani Leting – Kenya – 98%

• William Kileyia – Kenya – 98%

• Nancy Njeru – Kenya – 98%

• Peter Kiiru – Kenya – 97%

• James Karanja – Kenya – 97%

• Charles Kiboi – Kenya – 92%

• Eunice Chebet – Kenya – 90%

• Jackson Tonkei – Kenya – 89%

• Agnes Akoth – Kenya – 87%

Level 2 | Jordan Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Bonaventure Liche – Zambia – 98%

• Rojoniaina Fabrina – Madagascar – 93%

• Dennis Ngumbao – Kenya – 93%

• John Nyangu – Zambia – 92%

• Ariyo Oluwaseun – Nigeria – 89%

• Peter Kiiru – Kenya – 89%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 89%

• Saida Omar – Madagascar – 87%

• Desti Wahyu – Madagascar – 87%

Level 2 | Iona Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Godfrey Matesamwa – Zambia – 100%

• Patience Sibanda – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Julia Leonarde – Namibia – 98%

• Emmanuel Sigauke – Zimbabwe – 97%

• Emilia Haihambo – Namibia – 97%

• Thomas Khalaphe – Malawi – 97%

• Felix Banda – Zambia – 95%

• Mishack Masinga – South Africa – 95%

• Alex Musembi – Kenya – 93%

• Alton Moyo – Zimbabwe – 93%

Level 2 | Stark-Condé Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Ramasindrazana Stenie – Madagascar – 97%

• Elvis Mwangi – Kenya – 96%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 95%

• Saida Omar – Madagascar – 93%

• Rojoniaina Fabrina – Madagascar – 93%

• Willie Stoman – Namibia – 90%

• Peter Kiiru – Kenya – 90%

• Oarabile Tsikwane – Botswana – 89%

• Be Edelin – Madagascar – 87%

• Vatsiamana Nadia – Madagascar – 86%

Level 2 | Bosman Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Sasha Lourens – South Africa – 100%

• Chelleri Fritz – South Africa – 100%

• Musa Ndebele – South Africa – 100%

• Emmaculate Ncube – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Evelyne Nkomo – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Emmanuel Sigauke – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Tapiwa Zvireno – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Alton Moyo – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Dennis Ngumbao – Kenya – 100%

• Diana Ateko – Kenya – 100%

Level 2 | Paul Cluver Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Olivia Lumwaji – Kenya – 98%

• Hellen Chepsiror – Kenya – 97%

• Desti Wahyu – Madagascar – 97%

• Ramasindrazana Stellie – Madagascar – 97%

• Thato Shumbane – Botswana – 97%

• Elvis Mwangi – Kenya – 97%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 97%

• Willie Stoman – Namibia – 97%

• Felix Banda – Zambia – 95%

• Rojoniaina Fabrina – Madagascar – 95%

Level 2 | Anthonij Rupert Wines Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Sasha Lourens – South Africa – 95%

• Diana Ateko – Kenya – 95%

• Rukudzo Matewa – Zimbabwe – 95%

• Felistas Mhlanga – Zimbabwe – 95%

• Chelleri Fritz – South Africa – 94%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 94%

• Martin Musonza – Zimbabwe – 94%

• Gorata Binikwa – Botswana – 94%

• Chengeto Mkamure – Zimbabwe – 94%

• Hellen Chepsiror – Kenya – 93%

Level 3 | Wine Advisor Online Course Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Brighton Mingingo – Zambia – 100%

• Prudence Dariki – Zimbabwe – 99%

• Ramasindrazana Stenie – Madagascar – 97%

• Ronald Chibila – Zambia – 97%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 97%

• Nathaniel Moyo – Zimbabwe – 97%

• Felisy Maluke – Zambia – 97%

• Oliva Lumwaji – Kenya – 97%

• Agness Mumba – Zambia – 96%

• Joshua Lemuta – Kenya – 96%

Level 2 | MAN Family Wines Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Steven Chimbala – Zambia – 98%

• Egaka Tghamba – Zimbabwe – 96%

• Basimolodi Dikgosana – Botswana – 96%

• Elcke De Vriendt – South Africa – 96%

• Hlengiwe Sibanda – Zimbabwe – 96%

• Oliver Jumba – Kenya – 95%

• Ariyo Oluwaseun – Nigeria – 95%

• Oarabile Tsikwane – Botswana – 95%

• Kelvin Kanene – Zambia – 95%

• President Karasa – Zimbabwe – 94%

Level 2 | Hamilton Russell Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• John Mutira – Kenya – 93%

• Aaron Phiri – Zambia – 92%

• Whitney Oginga – Kenya – 92%

• Alexander Tseke – Nigeria – 91%

• Patience Sibanda – Zimbabwe – 90%

• Felix Banda – Zambia – 90%

• Busisiwe Mosupa – South Africa – 90%

• Jonathan Ronko – Kenya – 89%

• Daniel Tialal – Kenya – 89%

• Dominic Muzya – Zambia – 89%

  
  

Level 2 | Beaumont Family Wines Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Chelleri Fritz – South Africa – 100%

• Adriaan Neshamba – Zimbabwe – 100%

• Nancy Njeru – Kenya – 99%

• Justin Siziba – Zimbabwe – 97%

• Felistas Mhlanga – Zimbabwe – 97%

• Adelphine Nikuze – Rwanda – 95%

• Sasha Lourens – South Africa – 95%

• Ariyo Oluwaseun – Nigeria – 95%

Level 2 | Spier Wines Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Ignatius Mwachipeso – Zambia – 93%

• Brighton Mingingo – Zambia – 92%

• Bonaventure Liche – Zambia – 91%

• Doris Chibesa – Zambia – 87%

Level 2 | Triple Three Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Prudence Dariki – Zimbabwe – 88%

• Oarabile Tsikwane – Botswana – 87%

• Jackson Ngulube – Zambia – 86%

• John Nyangu – Zambia – 85%

• Mbongeni Sibanda – Zimbabwe – 77%

• Thet Phyo - Madagascar - 77%

• Limbikani Tembo – Zambia – 77%

• Billy Mwala – Zambia – 71%

Level 2 | Tokara Masterclass Leaderboard – Term 1 2026

• Musa Ndebele – South Africa – 93%

• Ramasindrazana Stenie – Madagascar – 92%

• Saida Omar – Madagascar – 92%

• Therecia Lopes - Madagascar - 91%

• Rojoniaina Fabrina – Madagascar – 91%

• Ariyo Oluwaseun – Nigeria – 90%

• Oarabile Tsikwane – Botswana – 90%

• Gordon Basson – South Africa – 90%

• Patience Sibanda – Zimbabwe – 89%

• Vatsiamana Nadia – Madagascar – 87%

• Desti Wahyu – Madagascar – 87%

What to expect in Term 2 of 2026

Term 2 promises to be our most exciting yet, and here is a taste of what is coming to Beverageintelligence University:

• The Art of Storytelling – our new Level 3 course. It is time to sharpen your storytelling and hosting skills, and really build confidence in delivering the ultimate wine and hospitality experiences. We have been out and about in the winelands and in the Cellar Studio filming this one, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

• Even more Masterclasses. After the incredible response to our first wave of winemaker Masterclasses in Term 1, we will continue to grow the range, bringing you closer to the people, places and stories behind Africa's favourite wines.

• Learning with Fundi, our AI Tutor. Fundi – trained on our courses, notes, winemaker stories and thousands of hours of content and podcasts – will be right there with you throughout Term 2, helping you engage more deeply with the material and build real knowledge retention as you work towards those Top 10 spots. Look out for our new Fundi Games, which we will also launch to selected customers this Term. Practice makes perfect is the goal with Fundi Games!

Term 2 New Course - Art of Storytelling Framework

Congratulations once again to every learner who made a Top 10 this Term. Enrolments for Term 2 are open – see you back on the platform, and good luck climbing the leaderboards!