15-05-2025
Five minutes with Star FM presenter Miss Donna
Radio presenter and producer Miss Donna, who works for Zimbabwe's Star FM, is passionate about her craft.
The 23-year-old personality and University of Zimbabwe accountancy student, real name Donna Murimwa hosts the station's drive-time show 32 6 Express and Hotsotso, Truth or Trash, and Mubvunzo Nhando shows.
TshisaLIVE caught up with her for a chat.
Can you tell us about your journey to joining Star FM?
In 2019, I was searching for an internship to complement my accountancy studies at the University of Zimbabwe. After distributing my CV, I received several promising responses, and if I'm being honest, I picked Star FM solely because it was the closest to my house. I'm not the most punctual person you know. Little did I know God had bigger plans. During my internship in the finance department, I unexpectedly discovered my passion for radio presenting. This newfound interest led me to pursue concurrent radio training with our head of programming Steve Vickers. The rest, as they say, is history.
What has been your most memorable moment on air so far?
My first day on radio was unforgettable. As an assistant producer on Star FM's drive-time show 326 Express, I was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. Our drive-time presenter KVG opened the mic, introduced me and asked for my thoughts on a topic she was discussing. My nerves took over and I was stunned into silence — a rookie mistake that felt like an eternity. Luckily, KVG handled the awkward moment with professionalism and poise, minimising the damage. After the show, she offered valuable advice on managing my nerves and anxiety. I'm forever grateful for her guidance. The next time I was called on, I was ready to shine.
How do you prepare for your shows and what does a typical day look like for you?
I love prepping for my weekend breakfast show — Star breakfast! During the week, I'll be gathering little bits and pieces of the show. The night before, I chat with my producer to plan an epic show, and then I dive into social media to see what's buzzing. Come Saturday morning, I'm pumped to share the energy with our listeners. After the show, I get to do what I love most — host events, meet amazing people and spread joy. Or, if I need a chill day, I treat myself to some me-time. Either way, Saturdays are the best.
