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.
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
The Salvation Army Church- Harlem