Dungwiza trailblazers awards rolls out red carpet on Friday

MARONDERA is bracing for a high-profile cultural convergence as the second edition of the Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards (DCTA) prepares to roll out the red carpet this Friday at 6:00 PM at the premier Hope Fay Hotel and Conference Centre, located in the central business district .

Tickets and corporate tables are available directly through the Zim Community News Organising Desk by calling Cell 0776963414.

Organisers have confirmed a stellar nominee list headlined by ZimDancehall powerhouse Master H, alongside visionary leaders like Mutoko South MP Isaac Tasikani and spiritual leader Madzibaba Simba among others.

The Guest of Honour, Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti, tops the VVIP guest list for the prestigious gala.

Operating as a crucial regional offshoot of the national Zim Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA), the DCTA is explicitly designed to transition from a local talent showcase into a premium, high-impact regional development catalyst.

The official theme for this year’s landmark event is “Celebrating Our Trailblazers: Driving Growth in Chitungwiza and Mashonaland East.”

Awards CEO Albert Masaka stated that the ceremony is a deliberate intervention to merge corporate interest with cultural capital to support national development goals.

“By shifting the venue to the provincial capital of Mashonaland East, Marondera, we are leveraging the lucrative economic corridor that directly links Chitungwiza’s high-engagement urban demographic and technical talent with the immense corporate, agricultural, and administrative wealth of Mashonaland East,” Masaka said.

He explained that Mashonaland East is the heartbeat of Zimbabwe’s agriculture and a rising hub for industry.

“By bringing these awards here, we are acknowledging that Chitungwiza’s success is tied to the province’s growth,” Masaka added.

He noted that they are creating a platform where provincial leadership and local innovators work as one team to solve local socio-economic challenges.

The high-profile event will honour 60 community trailblazers, drawing an influential audience of political stakeholders, agricultural executives, industry captains, and local youth.

All attending delegates and guests will be treated to a premium three-course buffet dinner alongside an assortment of beverages.

The centerpiece of this year’s regional development strategy is the “Value Chain” initiative.

This programme connects Chitungwiza’s digital experts and industrial fabricators directly with large-scale farms and livestock producers in Mashonaland East.

“Our goal is to make sure the province’s resources are processed and managed by the province’s own talent,” Masaka emphasized.

He explained that they are bridging the gap between urban hustle and rural productivity to create jobs and wealth right inside Mashonaland East.

“By backing the 2026 DCTA gala, corporate investors are not just buying logo placement—they are securing prime media real estate, driving corporate social responsibility (CSR) metrics, and embedding their brands into the economic ecosystem driving Zimbabwe’s future,” Masaka concluded.

Sponsors aligning with the DCTA brand connect with an established network of excellence.

Past editions have honoured blue-chip civic entities and cultural icons including the Marondera Rural District Council and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).

Previous ceremonies have also celebrated sungura musician Alick Macheso, dancehall artist Dhadza D, and media practitioners Muchaneta Chimuka, Gilbert Munetsi, Yeukai Karengezeka, Philemon Jambaya, and Langton Nyakwenda.

Given the prestigious nature of this event and the high-profile guest list, organizers encourage early reservation to ensure delegations, stakeholders, and family members are seated together.

The final payment deadline for all bookings is Friday, 22 May 2026.

All payments should be processed through AFC Bank, Kopje Branch, under the company name Perfection Media Private Limited.

Sponsors can use the USD Account Number 1044880615702 or the ZiG Account Number 1044880615701 to settle their accounts.

Reservation packages cater to various investment levels, starting with the Individual VIP Seat at $150 USD which includes full dinner and drinks while the ultimate hospitality option is the Platinum Table for ten at $6 000 USD, granting organisations a VVIP table shared directly with the Guest of Honour.

This top-tier package also provides a 10-minute keynote speech opportunity and a dedicated media crew to capture the entire evening.