The First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa has scooped the 2019 African Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award in recognition of her philanthropic work in Zimbabwe.

Amai Mnangagwa received the honour at the African Women in Leadership Organization awards ceremony in Rwanda.

The African Women in Leadership Organization recognises women leaders excelling in uplifting others and changing the narrative of women leadership.

Angel of Hope Foundation Board Chairperson, Mrs Molly Dingani who received the award on behalf of the First Lady in Rwanda said the award is a challenge to Amai Mnangagwa and the Angel of Hope Foundation to continue with their humanitarian work and empowerment programmes in the country.

The First Lady has been working with marginalized communities across the country in an effort to change their lives for the better.