Former ZTV presenter and one of Zimbabwe’s renowned events host, Maimba Mapuranga has been awarded the Ambassador Award at Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) for his work with Celebrate the Children.

The ceremony, which recognised young achievers excelling in various sectors that include entertainment, also celebrated rising stand-up comedian, Alfred Kainga.

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ZAA USA held in Washington DC was graced by Dr Lance Mambondiani as the keynote speaker. Other speakers on the night included Dr Reggies Wenyika and Mtimandze Group Chairman and CEO Muzi Kunene, who congratulated the work that Zimbabwean’s are doing and praised them for celebrating each other.

2018 ZAA USA Winners list

Business of the Year

Zim Tuckshop

Female Entrepreneur of the Year

Thabisile K. Francis

Male Entrepreneur of the Year

Steve Mutizwa

Professional of the Year

Phillip Bamu

Academic Excellence

Dr. Chipo Dendere

Sports Personality

Dr. Rev Mwase

Music Artist

Pastor Chaka Ngwenya

Tino Chambati

Outstanding Achievement – Entertainment

Alfred Kainga

Personality of the Year

Simba Usore

Media Personality

Marvellous Mhlanga Nyahuye

Event of the Year

Women of Dominion

Community Champion of the Year

Cassandra Sibanda

Community Organization of the Year

Women of Dominion

People’s Choice

Portia Kandemiri

Young Achievers- honourary awards

  • Tariro Kandemiri
  • Ru Chibanda
  • Nyasha Zimunhu
  • 2 bros in the Kitchen
  • Danielle Sebata 

ZAA USA Special Recognition Award

Dr. Reggies Wenyika

Dr. Tawanda Gumbo

Ambassador Award

Maimba Mapuranga

ZAA Chairman’s honorary

Dr. Jack Ramsay

Africa outreach

ZAA Panel’s Choice Award

Savannah Madamombe

ZAA USA Friend of Zimbabwe

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