Zambian Princess Scoops Global Award for Outstanding leadership

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31 July 2026 | Regional

Harare, Zimbabwe– Her Royal Highness Princess Maureen Mahoney Mwaanga Haadezu Hamaundu of the Hamaundu Chiefdom, Zambia, has been honoured with a prestigious international award for Outstanding Exemplary Leadership and Meaningful Contribution to Empowering Women and Strengthening Communities.

The award was presented at the inaugural Global Business Achievers Network [GBAN] ceremony held in Harare, Zimbabwe on the 29th of July 2026 The EventThe glamorous event was graced by the Honourable Vice President of Zimbabwe, Retired Col. Dr. Kembo K. Dugish Mohadi , Minister of Women affairs senator Monica Mutsvangwa , Deputy ministers, regional leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, captains of industry , the Media fraternity as well as Civic Society and church leaders drawn from across the African region.

Political and economic analysts have described the milestone as a timely appreciation of excellence, resilience, and hard work — particularly at a time when women are emerging as key drivers of the social and economic emancipation of African societies.Princess Maureen’s recognition highlights the deep, yet often overlooked, evolving role of women and the girl child in the leadership hierarchy of African traditional governance systems.

Beyond her royal duties, Princess Maureen is also celebrated for her work as Co-Founder and CEO of Women Connect Zambia, an organization deliberately positioned to empower women in Zambia and beyond through leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development programs.The award adds to growing regional recognition of traditional leaders who are blending cultural heritage with modern development to uplift communities.