Published: 06 September 2013

The Jupiter Drawing Room (Harare) has acquired local advertising agency Mawazo Brand Development.

The acquisition concluded on August 1, 2013 saw Mawazo cease to operate and was subsequently incorporated into The Jupiter Drawing Room. The acquisition increases the size of Jupiter and builds on its capacity to deliver world class advertising solutions to the local market.

Mawazo managing director Mr Chris Mahakata, has been appointed chief executive of Jupiter while Nancy Ziyambi retains her position as managing director of Jupiter (Harare).

Commenting on the acquisition and his new role, Mr Mahakata said: "There's nothing as powerful as an idea whose time has arrived. And this idea has arrived. "We are privileged to be living in such exciting times both for the continent and as creative individuals."

The Jupiter Drawing Room executive chairman Mr Michael Hogg said: "It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Christopher Mahakata as the new Chief Executive Officer for Jupiter (Harare).

Chris is inherently a creative man, who will ensure that Jupiter is further enhanced as a sought after research and insight driven creative agency that has the capability to attract and service domestic, regional and international blue chip clients."
- herald