Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa warns young Africans against flashy living
Strive Masiyiwa has urged young Africans to stop chasing “Mbinga culture,” warning that conspicuous consumption can wreck real wealth building and children’s futures.
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Aliko Dangote, Zimbabwe sign $1 billion deal for 2,000km energy pipeline
The deal covers a new fertilizer plant and a 2,000-kilometer pipeline running from Namibia’s Walvis Bay port, through Botswana, to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city.
Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa launches Africa’s first multi-model AI platform
Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies unveils Africa’s first multi-model AI platform, expanding access to advanced AI tools.
Aliko Dangote eyes $1 billion Zimbabwe bet in cement and power
Aliko Dangote will visit Zimbabwe to close in on a $1 billion industrial complex spanning cement, coal and power after months of talks.
Zimbabwean tycoons Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei named in $3.2 billion corruption dossier
A leaked dossier naming Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei has ignited calls for a forensic audit into alleged $3.2 billion state looting.
Kansagra family-backed Kavango Resources draws fresh capital after Zimbabwe listing
Kavango Resources raises fresh capital after Zimbabwe listing, with Kansagra family boosting its Southern Africa expansion.
Strive Masiyiwa expands Econet’s 5G network with 60 new sites in Zimbabwe
Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet expands 5G with 60 new sites, boosting coverage, digital services, and shareholder returns in Zimbabwe.
Masiyiwa loses $600 million but pushes ahead with Africa’s first AI factory
His net worth has fallen to $1.2 billion, down from $1.8 billion in January, part of a steady slide since 2022, when his fortune peaked at $3 billion.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s AI factory to cost $720 million
The facility, which is set to launch in South Africa by June 2025, will provide businesses, governments, and researchers with world-class AI computing capabilities.
Zimbabwe’s top 10 tech moguls
These are the leaders defining the country’s digital future.
Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
Zimbabwe’s 10 richest men in 2025
Their influence extends across industries that define the country’s financial pulse: telecommunications, real estate, mining, energy, retail, and finance.
Zimbabwe's Innscor commits $3.9 million to CSR projects in 2024
Innscor Africa’s $3.9 million CSR drives education, healthcare, and community growth, impacting thousands across Zimbabwe in 2024.
Mangwana Capital aids Invictus Energy in $10 million raise for Zimbabwe's energy shift
This investment solidifies Mangwana Capital’s pivotal role in advancing Zimbabwe's energy sector and supports Invictus Energy's growth plans.
Tongaat Hulett to sell Zimbabwe operations in $330-million deal amid currency woes
The deal will be executed via a debt-to-asset swap, a component of Tongaat's ongoing restructuring process.
Simbisa Brands to add 31 stores, exceeding 750 by fiscal year-end 2025
Simbisa Brands plans 31 new outlets and refurbishes 44 stores in 2025 to expand market share and enhance customer experience.