AB Communications celebrates a remarkable 2026 across its radio stations
STAFF WRITER
AB Communications is celebrating an impressive 2026 run with its radio stations and broadcasting personalities earning accolades across journalism, broadcasting, community development and media excellence.
The achievements reflect the group’s commitment to impactful storytelling, credible journalism, quality broadcasting and meaningful engagement.
Among the standout achievements is the recognition of 98.4 FM’s Elias Maginya, popularly known as Vas, at the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) Awards.
Elias took home the awards for Best Male Storyteller and Best Male Reporter.
This double recognition celebrates his ability to deliver compelling stories while maintaining the standards of professional journalism. 98.4 FM also celebrated recognition at the Gweru Stars Awards, where Johanna Mathe, popularly known as Ginger, was named Best Media Personality, receiving the award for Best Radio Presenter.
This highlights her growing influence with the ability to connect with audiences through great content, authenticity and a strong presence on air.
Hevoi FM is enjoying a successful season, securing recognition across several prestigious platforms.
At the annual Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) Media Awards, Hevoi FM received the First Runner-Up award in the Best Electronic Reporter of the Year (Radio) category, recognising its contribution to reporting on road safety and public-interest issues.
The station also emerged as a winner in the Television Category at the Hippo Valley Estates 70th Anniversary Journalist Awards, demonstrating versatility and quality to its journalistic work.
In addition, at the Masvingo Trailblazers Awards 2026, presented by the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards and Perfection Media Pvt Ltd. Hevoi FM received the Development Communication and Multilingual Journalism Champion award, recognising the importance of communicating development issues in ways that are accessible and relevant to diverse communities.
At the same awards platform, Hevoi FM was also recognised with the Community Development Champion award, reinforcing its role as a platform committed to community engagement and developmental storytelling in the region for the region. The station’s editorial leadership also received national recognition through editor Samuel Njinga, received the Runner-Up award in the Multimedia Journalist of the Year category at the annual National Journalism and Media Awards (NJAMA).
The recognises the growing importance of multimedia journalism and the ability to tell stories across different platforms. Hevoi FM’s contribution to the Masvingo region was further acknowledged at the Masvingo Agricultural Show, where the station received the Best Media award, reflecting its visibility and coverage at Masvingo’s important annual event.
Not to be outdone, ZiFM Stereo joined the party and added to the group’s growing list of achievements at the Media Technical Excellence Awards.
MisRed was named Female Personality of the Year, and ZiFM Stereo received the award for Best Sound, an accolade that celebrates the technical quality and overall sound of its broadcasting output.
Overally, these awards represent more than just a collection of trophies but reflect the people, creativity, professionalism and dedication behind AB Communications’ media brands.From the newsroom to the studio, from community reporting to entertainment broadcasting, the recognition demonstrates the depth of talent within the group and the different ways its stations continue to serve its audiences.
AB Communications celebrates the journalists, presenters, editors, producers and technical teams whose work has contributed to these achievements.
