By Anna Chibamu
LOCAL philanthropists were Friday conferred with honorary degrees and philanthropic ambassadorship by the International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) at a colourful ceremony held in Harare.
Among those who received recognition were prominent Midlands businesswoman Smelly Dube, Fatima Maruta, who runs an orphanage, Paul Shambare, Kudzanai Kujenga, Washington Mashunge, Agnes Mashunge, and Brian Zvarevadza among others.
Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com on the sidelines of the ceremony, IIP interim President for Southern Africa Enrico Maverick, who was the guest of honour, said many celebrated people died without receiving recognition for the work they did to help the disadvantaged members of society.