Dungwiza Awards halts tonight’s Gala event in last-minute shift to June for ‘world-class’ experience

MARONDERA – The highly anticipated second edition of the Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards (DCTA), originally scheduled to take place today, Friday 29 May 2026, has been postponed until June following critical feedback from community partners.

Organisers of the prestigious event announced the abrupt delay early Friday morning, citing a strategic decision to avoid compromise and protect the overall quality of the ceremony.

In a statement released to stakeholders, the DCTA Organising Committee emphasised that proceeding with the original date would have resulted in “cutting corners” on the guest experience and limited the participation of key regional stakeholders.

“The brief pause protects the value of what our stakeholders paid for,” the committee stated, promising that a rescheduled event in June will deliver the world-class standard originally guaranteed to the community.

Addressing potential corporate anxieties regarding financial risk, the organisers took the unusual step of publicly guaranteeing the absolute security of all ticket and table revenues. According to the committee, all financial transactions are currently locked in a dedicated, untouched awards project account, legally earmarked strictly for the ceremony.

“The postponement doesn’t change ownership — your money remains safe and untouched,” the statement read, reassuring stakeholders that no operational funds have been spent outside direct event logistics.

To manage the fallout from the last-minute scheduling shift, organisers announced that all existing corporate table bookings will automatically roll over to the unconfirmed June date. As an incentive for patience, early-booking stakeholders have been promised premium priority seating and exclusive first access to the revised itinerary.

The awards, which draw heavy participation from prominent regional bodies including various agricultural and industrial giants, are intended to honour trailblazing leaders across various socioeconomic sectors.

The organising committee extended an apology for the logistical disruptions caused by the delay but maintained that a high-calibre execution outweighs a rushed event. A finalised date and an upgraded official programme are expected to be made public soon, whilst organisers confirmed that table bookings remain open for prospective corporate partners.