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Zimbabwe young businessman launches Africa Billionaires Association
08 Sep 2021 at 14:33hrs | Views
Zimbabwean young businessman and Founder of ZUETH Petroleum Ethan Moyo recently launched an African Billionaires Association (ABA) an African entrepreneurs network whose ultimate vision is to ease access to smart finance for its members, create employment and promote women's participation in business.
Speaking during the launch, Moyo said, "ABA links different entrepreneurs within Africa to develop a driving force within all its members. The future is in our hands and it is only those that have risen to the occasion that sees the treasure in such initiatives.
"ABA will support youth-owned companies and is a bridge between investors and entrepreneurs to ease access to finance by providing investment, projects, ideas and implementations discussed and suggested by its members."
The launch was attended by the Former Minister of Energy of Honourable Fortune Chasi, young entrepreneurs from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Botswana, Malawi, and the United Kingdom, together with political delegates from Kenya and the UAE
The ABA is modeled in a unique governmental structure made up of Ambassadors who are Country Coordinators in each state where there is a programmatic presence of the organization.
"This initiative is a network/Government of like-minded individuals who are focused and serious with reaching their goals." Added Moyo. "We strive on honesty, humility, and respect as our Core Values. We are here to connect, make an impact and have fun while at it"
The following is the current inaugural structure of ABA:
Executive President - Ethan Moyo
Vice President Finance - Henry Masekesa
Secretary and Chairperson - Amanda Mutambirwa
Ambassadors:
Zambia - Christine Mariana
South Africa - Mbonisi Nyathi
UK - Craig Twist
Botswana - Keletso Motsumi
Zimbabwe - Thembile Roxanne
Malawi - Cedric Gombwa
Uganda - Saron Abraham
Speaking during the launch, Moyo said, "ABA links different entrepreneurs within Africa to develop a driving force within all its members. The future is in our hands and it is only those that have risen to the occasion that sees the treasure in such initiatives.
"ABA will support youth-owned companies and is a bridge between investors and entrepreneurs to ease access to finance by providing investment, projects, ideas and implementations discussed and suggested by its members."
The launch was attended by the Former Minister of Energy of Honourable Fortune Chasi, young entrepreneurs from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Botswana, Malawi, and the United Kingdom, together with political delegates from Kenya and the UAE
The ABA is modeled in a unique governmental structure made up of Ambassadors who are Country Coordinators in each state where there is a programmatic presence of the organization.
"This initiative is a network/Government of like-minded individuals who are focused and serious with reaching their goals." Added Moyo. "We strive on honesty, humility, and respect as our Core Values. We are here to connect, make an impact and have fun while at it"
The following is the current inaugural structure of ABA:
Executive President - Ethan Moyo
Vice President Finance - Henry Masekesa
Secretary and Chairperson - Amanda Mutambirwa
Ambassadors:
Zambia - Christine Mariana
South Africa - Mbonisi Nyathi
UK - Craig Twist
Botswana - Keletso Motsumi
Zimbabwe - Thembile Roxanne
Malawi - Cedric Gombwa
Uganda - Saron Abraham
Source - Byo24News
