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Tagwirei expands humanitarian work
16 Feb 2025 at 16:45hrs | Views
Zimbabwean business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF) has intensified its humanitarian initiatives in Mutoko district, Mashonaland East Province, by drilling boreholes and installing solar-powered water systems at Kushinga Clinic, Kushinga Primary School, and Kushinga Secondary School. The projects aim to improve the lives of rural communities and alleviate extreme poverty.
Tagwirei, a prominent businessman and adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is also a key ZANU PF funder and the owner of Sakunda Holdings. Recently, Mnangagwa appointed him to the Land Tenure Implementation Committee, further solidifying his influence in national affairs.
As part of its latest interventions, BGF has donated 15 tonnes of mealie meal, 3,000 litres of cooking oil, as well as sugar, salt, and sugar beans to benefit at least 1,500 households in Ward 26, Mutoko. The foundation, which Tagwirei runs alongside his wife Sandra, describes itself as a faith-based humanitarian non-profit organisation committed to transforming lives and uplifting communities.
Beyond Mutoko, BGF has been actively involved in offering free medical care in areas such as Domboshava (Mashonaland East) and Plumtree (Matabeleland South), providing services such as dental care, blood pressure screening, antenatal care, optometry, diabetes management, and healthy eating awareness. Tagwirei also owns Arundel Hospital in Harare, where he has been offering free medical services to members of his church, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Additionally, Tagwirei has pledged to build churches in various locations, including Mutoko, as part of his faith-driven outreach. His involvement in sports sponsorship has also been significant, with Sakunda Holdings backing Zimbabwean football giants Dynamos and Highlanders. He has also expressed interest in contributing to the renovation of local football stadiums.
While many beneficiaries have hailed his philanthropic work, Tagwirei remains a controversial figure, with critics questioning his close ties to the ruling party and the sources of his wealth. Nonetheless, his foundation continues to expand its reach, bringing much-needed aid to struggling communities across Zimbabwe.
Tagwirei, a prominent businessman and adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is also a key ZANU PF funder and the owner of Sakunda Holdings. Recently, Mnangagwa appointed him to the Land Tenure Implementation Committee, further solidifying his influence in national affairs.
As part of its latest interventions, BGF has donated 15 tonnes of mealie meal, 3,000 litres of cooking oil, as well as sugar, salt, and sugar beans to benefit at least 1,500 households in Ward 26, Mutoko. The foundation, which Tagwirei runs alongside his wife Sandra, describes itself as a faith-based humanitarian non-profit organisation committed to transforming lives and uplifting communities.
Additionally, Tagwirei has pledged to build churches in various locations, including Mutoko, as part of his faith-driven outreach. His involvement in sports sponsorship has also been significant, with Sakunda Holdings backing Zimbabwean football giants Dynamos and Highlanders. He has also expressed interest in contributing to the renovation of local football stadiums.
While many beneficiaries have hailed his philanthropic work, Tagwirei remains a controversial figure, with critics questioning his close ties to the ruling party and the sources of his wealth. Nonetheless, his foundation continues to expand its reach, bringing much-needed aid to struggling communities across Zimbabwe.
Source - online
