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Chipinge businessman scoops rural businessperson of the year award
28 Jun 2013 at 03:40hrs | Views
CHIPINGE businessman, Mr Garikayi Nhamo Gwenzi, was finally honoured for his creativity, leadership and excellence in business after scooping the rural businessperson of the year award at the recently held Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce annual congress in Victoria Falls.
Gwenzi owns a fleet of haulage trucks, several hardware shops in Chipinge town, Chisumbanje and Tamandai. He also owns a construction company.
Speaking after the event, Mr Gwenzi described the recognition as a big surprise and an honour for himself and his family.
He hailed the resilience and spirit of hard work rural businesspeople possess.
"I feel so humbled to have won the award. At least that shows that my efforts are being appreciated. I was really shocked to receive such an accolade at national level. However, this is very important to me, my family and the whole staff. It is a great motivation and I feel challenged to do even better," he said.
To many, the 44-year-old rags to riches life history could sound too hard to believe.
The industrious and hardworking businessman started selling oranges and other fruits at Tamandai Business Centre.
After finishing ordinary level education, Mr Gwenzi with the little income he had, established a tuck-shop and a bottle store and various other grocery shops in areas around Chipinge like Mundanda, Chako and Tamandai.
"I actually felt business was running in my veins. I could see light ahead of me. I was so passionate in buying and selling. I could sell anything for profit. I grew up to be a professional businessperson.
"I got married to my beloved wife, Joyce in 1993 and with her support I managed to acquire more properties and spread tentacles to Harare despite various financial woes and competition which attacked us left, right and centre.
"Each year proved better than the previous one with God by our side. I want to thank everyone for the support. I now have a booming construction company and several other hardwares in Chipinge and Checheche. I hope to do even more," he said.
Gwenzi owns a fleet of haulage trucks, several hardware shops in Chipinge town, Chisumbanje and Tamandai. He also owns a construction company.
Speaking after the event, Mr Gwenzi described the recognition as a big surprise and an honour for himself and his family.
He hailed the resilience and spirit of hard work rural businesspeople possess.
"I feel so humbled to have won the award. At least that shows that my efforts are being appreciated. I was really shocked to receive such an accolade at national level. However, this is very important to me, my family and the whole staff. It is a great motivation and I feel challenged to do even better," he said.
The industrious and hardworking businessman started selling oranges and other fruits at Tamandai Business Centre.
After finishing ordinary level education, Mr Gwenzi with the little income he had, established a tuck-shop and a bottle store and various other grocery shops in areas around Chipinge like Mundanda, Chako and Tamandai.
"I actually felt business was running in my veins. I could see light ahead of me. I was so passionate in buying and selling. I could sell anything for profit. I grew up to be a professional businessperson.
"I got married to my beloved wife, Joyce in 1993 and with her support I managed to acquire more properties and spread tentacles to Harare despite various financial woes and competition which attacked us left, right and centre.
"Each year proved better than the previous one with God by our side. I want to thank everyone for the support. I now have a booming construction company and several other hardwares in Chipinge and Checheche. I hope to do even more," he said.
Source - Manicapost
