By A Correspondent-The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has appointed Ms Adelaide Chikunguru as the substantive Chief Executive Officer.

Ms Chikunguru was the Group Corporate Communications Executive at the Chiredzi sugarcane’s Tongaat Hulett company.

Ms Chikunguru’s appointment was announced by the ZBC board chairperson, Dr Josaya Tayi, at Pockets Hill Studios in Highlands, Harare.

She takes over from Ms Helliate Rushwaya, who has been acting in the position for the past 13 months.

Ms Chikunguru is a holder of a Bachelor of Science Honours degree and a Masters in Media and Society Studies.

-ZBC