{"id":47396,"date":"2026-01-13T17:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47396"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:54:44","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignpenny-lebyane-named-new-head-of-communication-at-cmf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/13\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignpenny-lebyane-named-new-head-of-communication-at-cmf\/","title":{"rendered":"Penny Lebyane named new Head of Communication at CMF"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_188558\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-188558\" class=\"wp-image-188558 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Penny-Lebyane-named-new-Head-of-Communication-at-CMF.jpg?resize=600%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Penny-Lebyane-named-new-Head-of-Communication-at-CMF.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Penny-Lebyane-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-188558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Penny Lebyane<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Veteran broadcaster and media personality Penny Lebyane has been appointed as the new Head of Communication at the Collen Mashawana Foundation, with her role taking effect immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment formalises a long-standing relationship between Lebyane and the foundation, which she has supported for its entire 14-year journey.<\/p>\n<p>She joins the organisation at a pivotal moment as it prepares to celebrate its anniversary and roll out plans to extend its advocacy and social impact initiatives beyond South Africa\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n<p>Lebyane described the appointment as more than just a professional move, calling it a \u201ccalling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She reflected on having witnessed the foundation\u2019s work up close over the years, particularly its efforts to restore dignity to the elderly and support vulnerable children.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming her into the role, founder and chairman Dr Collen Mashawana referred to the appointment as a \u201chomecoming,\u201d noting that Lebyane\u2019s credibility, communication expertise and compassion align seamlessly with the foundation\u2019s values.<\/p>\n<p>He said her leadership would be instrumental as the organisation works towards expanding its footprint across the African continent.<\/p>\n<p>In her new position, Lebyane will serve as the primary public voice of the foundation, oversee its communications strategy, manage key stakeholder relationships and help amplify stories centred on social justice and community upliftment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Penny #Lebyane #named #Communication #CMF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 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