Enoch M. Hwande | Founder & Group Chairman
Our Story
February 1990, our voice was heard and our creativity was revealed to the world.
Dicomm Advertising, a subsidiary of Dicomm Holdings was formed by Enoch M. Hwande and Herbert K. Marowa. Our core business lies within Branding and Marketing Communications.
Today we have fused our core strength of speaking to the hearts of people, with a global outlook through partnering with The McCann World Group Network to form Dicomm McCann. As a passionate and creative agency, Dicomm McCann has evolved and now looks to the future with a positive worldview that is strongly rooted in ideas that work. The McCann World Group network is represented in over 100 countries worldwide, it has given Dicomm McCann access to expertise, resources and mutual opportunities that are paramount in today’s dynamic and global environment
We believe in building lasting brands, which are cemented in the hearts and minds of the consumer, brands that are part of the everyday life of a targeted customer. A case in point is the Econet brand, which we have been part of since conceptualization, we developed the very first the logo, launched the brand into the market, listed Econet on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Thereafter, we formulated the consumer brands such as Buddie, Liberty, Yourfone and GoMula. The Econet brand has an exceptional brand recall in the market through its brand awareness.
Similarly, we have developed some of the campaigns that are talked about even today, such as Garai Makateya nzeve for Delta Beverages Chibuku Brand and “It’s bhoo neChibuku”. These campaigns spoke the consumer language and successfully created a favourable predisposition towards the brand.
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Digital
We’re a collection of digital experts with cross-discipline fluency. Powered by our long term relationships with Google, Twitter, Facebook, our global McCann affiliation and proprietary tools, our mission is to help your brand play a meaningful role in the lives of people through insights, knowledge and understanding. We add value to your culture, knit ourselves into your very fabric to understand brand metrics that drive your business and help improve your bottom line. We do this through consumer journey and idea mapping, truth hunting, cost effective creative and strategic springboards. Integrating this into every stage of a marketing strategy allows for more targeted award winning creativity and a solid ROI.
Some of the work we have done includes: Zimplats, Dairibord, Cumii, Cassava Connect, Commtrans Group, Chitoro, Cassava Fintech, Ngezi Platinum Stars F.C., NBA, Steward Bank.
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Client Services
We serve as a brand extension for our clients to ensure maximum level of customer satisfaction. Our client services team strives to develop an understanding and knowledge of the clients business in order to develop communication strategies and proactively search for business opportunities for the client.
The team has broad experience in handling a diverse range of accounts, including Telecoms, FMCG’s, Financial, Retail, Medical, Manufacturing to name but a few
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Creative
This is the heart of the agency, where ideas come to life! A well-oiled machine that keeps going and pushing harder to stay at the helm of advertising, There is no job too big or too small for our creative prowess and our team meets each challenge with fresh ideas and new insights.
With a heavy dose of passion, a full measure of commitment and an insatiable hunger for success, we have mastered the skill of brand building and creative communication; coming up with concepts that light up the imagination and stick in the mind, long after the media has turned off.
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Media
Through our media partner TotalMedia UM we offer the following services: media strategies, media planning, media buying & placement, media monitoring, media evaluations and media events.
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe, we also have regional and international exposure. These include unique global partnerships within UM, McCann World Family, allowing us to keep abreast in global media trends.
Charles Mutemera
Managing Director
Charles is the head of the Agency. He holds a MBA (University of Zimbabwe), BBA Marketing Degree, IMM Diploma, Strategic Business Management Post Grad Diploma (Sweden) & Associate Banker (AIBZ). Through his passion and leadership the agency is sure to reach higher levels of growth.
Rutendo Njikizana
Creative Director
“Sunshine.” Consumate lover of art and design and a sucker for stories well told. Carrying on a 12 year love affair with advertising, she’s energised by creative challenges and is humbled to lead the merry band of artistic outlaws.
Thandiwe Nyakunu
Head of Client Services
Thandiwe holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing from Africa University. She is a well nurtured and passionate marketing professional with 6 years marketing and key accounts management experience.
Chengetai Madondo
Chief Innovations Officer
Born – to be a strategist. Living – to make a meaningful difference. Over 10 years and still learning and sharing how brands can best impact through the digital space. Simultaneously, scratching a creative and innovative itch and ignoring imitations. Thats all !
Albert Jani
Administrator
His areas of expertise include Traffic, IT, Procurement and Systems Development. He is a highly experienced manager with years of exposure in different roles and industries. Albert is at the heart of the Agency Systems.
Belinda Holman
Head of Social
Born and bred a digital native, Belinda is passionate about everything digital marketing (from contextual to B2Me). She is a Digital enthusiast and diversity advocate, who enjoys generating ideas, working with awesome people and transforming business culture for the better.
Portia Muchemwa
Acting Financial Accountant
Portia “the Number Cruncher” holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from University of KwaZulu Natal. She is a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with audit experience who has risen within the ranks to become an Accounting professional of note since joining Dicomm McCann in 2014.
Willard Muzaeni
Head of Innovations & Experience
Experienced Full stack Engineer and Information Technology Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the Media, fin-tech and telecoms industry. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Search Engine Optimization. Web development, social media marketing and management.