Mai Chisamba

Mai Chisamba
Born
Rebecca Tsikirayi

(1952-10-21) 21 October 1952 (age 73)
Bindura, Zimbabwe
OccupationsBusinesswoman, host
SpouseAnorld Chisamba

Mai Chisamba (born Rebecca Tsirikirayi; 21 October 1952), is a Zimbabwean businesswoman and talk show host.

Early life

Chisamba was born in Bindura, Zimbabwe, in a family of seven. She attended Bindura Salvation Army Primary School before attending Usher Girls High in Matabeleland. Chisamba received teacher training at Howard Institute.

Career

Dr. Rebecca Chisamba is a Zimbabwean media personality, broadcaster, and philanthropist. She has received numerous awards, including the Honour of the Order of the Star of Zimbabwe (Silver) in 2023, conferred by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. She has also been recognized as Communicator of the Year.

Chisamba’s career spans several decades and includes work in education, television, radio, print media, and entrepreneurship. She is best known for executive producing and hosting the Mai Chisamba Show, which addresses social and economic issues, promotes gender equality, and highlights local languages and Zimbabwean cultural values.

In 2025, she was inducted into the National Excellence Hall of Fame in recognition of her contributions to media and broadcasting.

Personal life

Rebecca is married and has 5 children and several grandchildren. One of her daughters, Gamuchirai Chisamba works on the Mai Chisamba show as a Graphic Designer.

Awards and honors

Chisamba has received several awards for her contributions to media and social advocacy.

References

  1. ↑ Zimbowa, Wellington. "Kunonga is not my lover: Mai Chisamba". The Standard. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  2. ↑ Murwira, Shorai (8 December 2017). "#16DaysofActivism: Profiling Rebecca Chisamba". 263Chat.
  3. ↑ "MAI CHISAMBA : THIS IS THE TIME TO BOND".
  4. ↑ Chronicle, The. "Mai Chisamba comes to Byo". The Chronicle.
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