Muranda Mambo celebrates a year of resilience and success
The Muranda Mambo Year-End Event and Staff Awards brought energy and celebration at the Energy Express Online premises in Fontainebleau, Randburg.
Bettine Kasinganeti (Mums).
Hosted by MC Gershom Musondo, the day highlighted gratitude, resilience and future ambitions through speeches, awards, and entertainment.
The programme began with a warm welcome, an opening prayer, and a song, setting a reflective and uplifting tone.
An opening word of encouragement was shared by Pastor Benjamin Peter of Open Heaven Bible Church. Supervisors shared heartfelt speeches of appreciation and reflections on the year, followed by operations manager Simon Kasinganeti, who highlighted team achievements.
INSPIRING TALKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
A speech by E Mtisi, director of the Leslie Kasinganeti Foundation (LK Foundation), emphasised the organisation’s commitment to rebuilding lives and supporting communities. “The Hands, Feet and Heart of Christ” is their mantra, ensuring that individuals have access to resources and opportunities to help uplift them. The LK Foundation’s partnership with Youth Amplified – a growing fellowship of 140 members – was also celebrated. Youth Amplified engages in meaningful outreach initiatives, including visits to rehabilitation centres, old-age homes, and children’s shelters – embodying unity and revival.
The highlight of this segment was an inspiring testimonial by Gogo Leslie Jasven, an LK Foundation beneficiary, followed by a comedic performance by Denzel Dlamini.
HONOURING EXCELLENCE: STAFF AWARDS
Recognition of employee contributions took centre stage as Pastor Werner and Anesu Mujuru – an accomplished executive and group leader at Econet Global – presented certificates of appreciation to 27 staff members from Muranda Mambo.
The prestigious Employee of the Year award was presented by Pastor Iyke Okwuagwu of Total Restoration Worship Centre International:
Muranda Mambo: Andile Ndlovu
// The Muranda Mambo Year-End event and staff awards were a mix of celebration and excitement //
LEADERSHIP AND VISION
Muranda Mambo CEO Leslie Kasinganeti (who prefers the title chief executive steward) delivered an inspiring speech, beginning with a moment of silence for colleagues who passed away. He recounted the company’s journey and its expansion to branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Limpopo, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Congo, and the UK.
In his address, Kasinganeti shared the organisation’s guiding principles:
• Mantra: “Integrity is better capital than money.”
• Motto: “The Servant is King.”
Despite numerous challenges faced last year, including four armed robberies at three of the company’s premises in Johannesburg, 2024 was marked by resilience and growth.
The company’s trademarked brands, Solarfirst and LHP, have become well-recognised names synonymous with quality, reliability, and durability. These brands are prominently featured in hundreds of retail outlets across South Africa and the greater Southern African region. Their distribution extends to renowned retailers such as Build it, Mica and EST, along with well-known stores like Brights Hardware, Laduma Hardware Group, and Jamal Trading, among others. New retail partners such as LeRoy Merlin as well as Makro through their eCommerce platforms are also fuelling growth. Kasinganeti expressed gratitude for the company’s success in all areas owing to the unwavering support Muranda Mambo receives from its retailers and shared the vision for 2025 which will be “A Year of Victory” marking their upcoming 10th anniversary.
He congratulated Felicia Mmepi on her new role as senior business developer and reminded attendees, “Unity is strength, and we are blessed to be a blessing.”
MEDALS OF HONOUR
To close the awards, medals of honour were presented to key figures for their contributions
and support:
Operations manager Simon Kasinganeti
Pastor Werner
Pastor Iyke
Pastor Benji
Pastor Neville (in absentia)
Felicia Mmepi
Christa Yassa
Nkapiseng Makagle
Bettine Kasinganeti
// Certificates of Achievement, Medals of Honour and the prestigious Employee of the Year award were handed out during the event //
A MEMORABLE CONCLUSION
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from the company’s HR director Bettine Kasinganeti followed by a lovely, shared meal and music leaving everyone inspired and united in their collective purpose. Muranda Mambo enters 2025 with a clear vision, bolstered by a year of triumph and teamwork, proving that integrity and unity are the ultimate keys to success.
