Adelaide Chikunguru Biography | Education, Career. Awards
This is the biography of Adelaide Chikunguru, a Zimbabwean business executive and football administrator. She has held various positions in her career, including Corporate Affairs Manager at Tongaat Hullet and President of Triangle United Football Club. In June 2021, she was appointed as the CEO of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).
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Education
Adelaide Chikunguru attended Regina Mundi High School before pursuing her higher education. She obtained a Bachelor of Social Science degree and later pursued further studies at Midlands State University. She earned a BSc (Hons) in Media and Society Studies in 2003 and an MSc in Media and Society Studies in 2008.
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Career
Before joining Tongaat Hulett’s Zimbabwean operations, Chikunguru gained professional experience working for organizations such as the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and Mike Hamilton Public Relations Consultants. She also served as the Corporate Relations Executive for NetOne Zimbabwe from 2006 to 2007 and as the General Manager at Ogilvy & Mather in Tanzania from 2008 to 2010.
In 2011, Adelaide Chikunguru assumed the role of Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager for Tongaat Hulett’s Zimbabwean operations. Her responsibilities included managing communication with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and overseeing the company’s social and economic development programs aimed at external communities.
In June 2021, Chikunguru was appointed as the CEO of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), with her appointment taking effect from Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
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Awards
In November 2021, Adelaide Chikunguru received the Megafest Outstanding Public Service award in recognition of her contributions and achievements.
