Wednesday, 27 May 2026PREMIUM EDITORIAL
2026 · 10 Elite Entries

Influential Zimbabwe Business People Starter Set

A sourced editorial starter list of Zimbabwean business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Influential Zimbabwe Business People Starter Set

Ten influential Zimbabwean business people seeded for public profiles, with source-backed facts and conservative editorial ranking.

01
Strive Masiyiwa
Business leader and telecoms entrepreneurScore: 99

Strive Masiyiwa

Global Zimbabwean telecoms entrepreneur behind Econet Group and Cassava Technologies.

Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean business leader, founder and executive chairman of Econet Group and Cassava Technologies, and a major African philanthropy figure.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

02
Divine Ndhlukula
Entrepreneur, speaker, author and philanthropistScore: 96

Divine Ndhlukula

Founder of SECURICO and one of Zimbabwe most prominent women entrepreneurs.

Divine Ndhlukula is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and founder of SECURICO, widely profiled for building a major women-led security company.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

03
Shingai Mutasa
Investor and business executiveScore: 94

Shingai Mutasa

Masawara founder with interests spanning several major sectors.

Shingai Mutasa is a Zimbabwean investor and founder and group chief executive officer of Masawara Group.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

04
Nigel Chanakira
Banker, entrepreneur and philanthropistScore: 91

Nigel Chanakira

Founder of one of Zimbabwe banking sector most recognisable private brands.

Nigel Chanakira is a Zimbabwean banker and entrepreneur best known as founder of Kingdom Financial Holdings.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

05
Trevor Ncube
Media entrepreneur and publisherScore: 89

Trevor Ncube

A leading Zimbabwean publisher and media entrepreneur.

Trevor Ncube is a Zimbabwean media entrepreneur, chairman of Alpha Media Holdings and former Mail & Guardian Media Group executive.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

06
Philip Mataranyika
Founder and funeral services executiveScore: 86

Philip Mataranyika

Founder behind the Nyaradzo brand in funeral and related services.

Philip Mataranyika is a Zimbabwean business executive best known as founder of Nyaradzo Group.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

07
Tinashe Mutarisi
Entrepreneur and manufacturing executiveScore: 83

Tinashe Mutarisi

Founder of Nash Paints and a visible manufacturing entrepreneur.

Tinashe Mutarisi is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and founder and executive chairman of Nash Paints.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

08
Tawanda Nyambirai
Lawyer, entrepreneur and bankerScore: 80

Tawanda Nyambirai

Business lawyer and banker associated with TN Holdings and Steward Bank.

Tawanda Nyambirai is a Zimbabwean lawyer, entrepreneur and banker associated with TN Holdings, Steward Bank and TN CyberTech Investments Holdings.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

09
Tawanda Mutyebere
Fast-food entrepreneur and group executiveScore: 78

Tawanda Mutyebere

Founder behind Chicken Slice and the broader Slice Group.

Tawanda Mutyebere is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, founder, chairman and group chief executive officer of Slice Group.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.

10
Kuda Musasiwa
Entrepreneur, producer and digital commerce founderScore: 75

Kuda Musasiwa

A visible digital commerce founder in Zimbabwe grocery and fresh produce delivery.

Kuda Musasiwa is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and founder associated with Fresh In A Box, a digital grocery and fresh produce delivery business.

* Source Note: Starter editorial placement; not an audited net-worth, Google Trends or search-volume ranking.