Post reporter scoops investigative reporter of the year award

THE Manica Post reporter, Tendai Gukutikwa, recently scooped the prestigious Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Anti-Corruption Investigative Reporter of the Year Award.

The award ceremony took place in Harare, and recognised the outstanding work of media practitioners who exposed corruption and promoted accountability in the country.

Six journalists from across the country were honoured, and Gukutikwa was the overall winner.

She was presented with the award by Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Honourable Ziyambi Ziyambi and Prosecutor General, Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo.

Gukutikwa’s winning entry headlined: “Dr Death at Sakubva District Hospital” was published in The Manica Post on November 11, 2022.

The investigative piece shed light on a corruption storm that rocked the medical institution involving staff members who were ripping off expecting mothers.

Gukutikwa expressed joy for scooping the award.

She said: “I am very happy and grateful to ZACC for this honour. It means a lot to me, and to our newsroom and the province at large. I hope that my story will encourage the girl child to work hard and make a positive difference in their communities.

“I am truly honoured to receive the 2023 overall winner and Anti-Corruption Investigative Reporter of the Year Award. This accomplishment was made possible by the invaluable guidance of my editors, Mrs Wendy Nyakurerwa-Matinde and Mr Cletus Mushanawani in my work.

“It was also a result of the collaboration at The Manica Post, especially with my colleagues and editors. In fact, this award, has motivated me to continue serving our loyal readers through thorough investigations,” an ecstatic Gukutikwa expressed.

The ZACC media awards are hosted by ZACC annually to honour journalists who would have excelled in covering anti-corruption issues that have impact on the society across the country.