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Strive Masiyiwa among Top 10 richest black people in the world
Systemic injustice, colonial exploitation, and economic marginalization have plagued Africa and the Black population for centuries. This narrative is challenged by the emergence of black billionaires,...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:18hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
Rupert overtakes Dangote as Africa's richest man under Ramaphosa's watch
Johann Rupert, the South African businessman, has overtaken Aliko Dangote as Africa's richest man.This was according to the latest information from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Rup...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 18:57hrs | 1392 | by Staff reporter
Africa's biggest challenge is getting an honest workforce
I used to criticise African companies like Dangote Group who hire so many Indians while there are many unemployed Africans, but now I understand their painful decision.The biggest challenge in...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 20:14hrs | 1 | by Karim KONE
Chivayo says he can't help everybody
Wait a minute!He said it, he could not help everybody as there are "channels and procedures to follow to get in touch with me".These were the words from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, w...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Triplicate: Private letter to Brother Brian Kagoro
PEACE and love be in your house. At the start of my journey to Masailand, Kenya, I thought I was going to be cut off from the world. The answer is yes and no. I am working with my longtime friend, Bis...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 9 | by Kenneth Mafuka
Aliko Dangote promise to keep his Zimbabwean business empire
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest black individual and the founder and chairman of Dangote Cement, the continent's largest cement manufacturer, made a commitment to preserve the extensive business em...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 15:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa receives Afreximbank award
STRIVE Masiyiwa, the founder and chairperson of the Econet Group and Cassava Technologies, has expressed his appreciation at the recognition he received at the Afreximbank's Pan-African Business and D...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa expected in Ghana
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA is expected in Ghana today, where he will join continental and Caribbean leaders for the 30th African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) meetings.His participation symbolises...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa named among only 17 black billionaires in the world
ACCORDING to Forbes, there are currently 2,640 billionaires in the world. They are collectively worth $12.2 trillion. The United States is the number one home of billionaires with 735 of them, followe...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa 7th as Forbes release latest list of Africa's billionaires
Forbes just published its annual exclusive billionaires ranking, with only three Nigerians making the list. The Nigerians are Aliko Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga. With a net wor...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa surpasses Patrice Motsepe to become the richest black man in Southern Africa
Strive Masiyiwa is now the richest black man in Southern Africa, with a net worth surpassing $4.4 billion – dethroning Patrice Motsepe from the position, according to one count.Masiyiwa's ne...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Time for our nation to celebrate Dr Strive Masiyiwa and apologize for past government mistakes
Dr Strive Masiyiwa thank you for serving the telecommunications, financial services, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with ultimate distinction. Some describe you as the son of the...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 17:02hrs | 8 | by Eng. Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Strive Masiyiwa net worth jumps 125%
The net worth of Zimbabwe's telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, who has recently been appointed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation board, has surged 125 percent to US$2.7 billion (R41.3 billion), F...Published: 28 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa ranked 10th and US$100m richer
Africa's billionaires are richer than they have been in years, despite the global pandemic. As a group, the continent's 18 billionaires are worth an estimated $84.9 billion - a 15% increase from twelv...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 17:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Dangote still interested in investing in Zimbabwe
AFRICA'S richest person Aliko Dangote is still interested in investing in Zimbabwe and had planned to meet Zimbabwe authorities at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) recently held in Durban, South Af...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Chin'ono card cloner toady of the West'
Political activist Hopewell Chin'ono fraudulently made some money and is always sullying the country's image to get funding and curry favour with his Western handlers, Norton legislator Mr Temba Mlisw...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
America feels threatened by successful Africans
Africa takes pride when a son or daughter of the soil flourish within and beyond the continent. Of late, successful entrepreneurs...Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 08:35hrs | | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Govt delays bungle US$150m solar deal
A US$150 million solar power plant deal is facing collapse after prolonged bureaucratic delays frustrated the investor, who top government officials say is now considering pulling out and suing for lo...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says, 'We will be Africa's breadbasket again'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said a well-functioning knowledge-based agriculture ecosystem that is anchored on requisite agronomic and animal husbandry practices will ensure that Africa is food secure, as ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa's fortune fell to US$1.1 billion from US$2.3 billion
Zimbabwean billionaire philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa is Africa's 17th richest person this year, according to Forbes magazine's latest billionaire rankings. Masiyiwa, a self-made magnate who e...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bigwigs fooling Mnangagwa on graft'
PEOPLE surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa pretend to love him when in reality they will be masking their corrupt tendencies, opposition legislators have said.This comes after Mnangagwa h...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube told to stay out of politics
Dangote Group, representative in Zimbabwe, Mrs Josey Mahachi has told Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube to stay clear from the game of politics and focus on his job as a Finance Minister. Ncube on...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 14:04hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
30 heads of State console Mnangagwa
More than 30 Heads of State and Government from across the world have sent messages of sympathy to President Mnangagwa following the Cyclone Idai disaster, a development seen as a sign that Zimbabwe's...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZACC reconfiguration was long overdue
The acceptance by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the resignation of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson, Dr Job Whabira and his Commissioners has brought a sigh of relief to th...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | | by Elijah Chihota
Jonathan Moyo must be puking as Strive Masiyiwa's fortune rises to US$2.3bn
exiled Former G40 Kingpin Professor Jonathan Moyo last week made a jibe on telecommunications guru Strive Masiyiwa saying that Masiyiwa is a Bond-note billionaire, a reference to the local currency th...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 20:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ghanaian billionaire arrives in Zimbabwe
In the past year, Zimbabwe has attracted a new clique of international entrepreneurs, colloquially referred to on social media platforms as briefcase businessman. Zimbabwe's twitter is awash wit...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 06:32hrs | 4 | by Maya Chisenga
Business opportunities in Zimbabwe that will make more millionaires in 2018
The term "millionaire" is taking on a new meaning in Zimbabweans abroad. It's no longer just about the size of your bank account; any shady politician, corrupt bureaucrat, or unscrupulous busi...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 06:41hrs | 5 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tharisa plan next move as Zimbabwe opens doors again
PLATINUM group metal (PGM) and chrome miner, Tharisa, is taking a low-risk approach to a high-risk country with the investments into Zimbabwe, it has announced this year.For almost 30 years, Z...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by miningmx.com
Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Convening Concludes with Town Hall with President Obama
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – On 18 July the Obama Foundation concluded its Leaders: Africa gathering of 200 rising leaders from 44 countries with a Town Hall with President Obama.During the ...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by The Obama Foundation
Dangote's prospects in Zim remain on track
Nigerian billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote's billion-dollar prospects in Zimbabwe remain on track as the famed richest man in Africa scouts for massive coal and lime opportunities.The reality of th...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF: The re-birth and the re-opening
THERE is a certain refreshing aura around names on the official list of candidates contesting today's Zanu-PF primary elections ahead of national elections scheduled for July this year.Some of...Published: 29 Apr 2018 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Socialite eyes parly seat
Socialite and entrepreneur, Jossey Mahachi, has thrown her hat into the political ring after she announced her intentions to contest in the Zanu-PF primary elections for Hatfield Constituency....Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 16:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe linked to $5m bribe request
A cabinet minister asked Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, for a $5-million bribe on behalf of the Mugabe family, sources told the Sunday Times this week.Robert Mugabe's nephew Patrick Zhuw...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dangote hits brick wall again
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, who expressed interest in tapping local investment opportunities, appears to be missing all his indicated investment targets, raising concerns that his Zimbabwean ...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Investors should not expect much from Mnangagwa'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's "dead bureaucracy" could stifle his vision and economic resuscitation programmes, opposition MDC-T national executive member Tapiwa Mashakada has said.Mashakada,...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
'Dangote visit endorsement of Mangagwa's economic policies'
AFRICA'S richest man, Aliko Dangote, planned second visit to Zimbabwe to conclude planned investment deals, is an endorsement of President Mnangagwa's new economic thrust that has boosted investor con...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Govt faces tough task in graft fight
THE government faced a herculean task to stamp out deep-rooted corruption and needed to do more than just establishing anti-corruption courts, experts have said.President Emmerson Mnangagwa ha...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should prove Zimbabwe is really open for business
The hyped President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sojourn to China has come and gone. Of course the visit is politically key to Mnangagwa, who is looking to getting a fresh mandate to lead the country followin...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dangote renews interest in Zimbabwe
Nigerian billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote has renewed interest in pursuing his $1,5 billion investment in Zimbabwe and yesterday despatched an advance team comprising geologists.The team will be i...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Dangote team jets in
Nigeria billionaire Aliko Dangote has renewed interest to inject a US$1.5 billion investment package in Zimbabwe.An advance team from Dangote Holdings arrived in the country this afternoon com...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
#BringDangote to invest in Zimbabwe
ZANU-PF Hatfield parliamentary aspirant and businesswoman, Josey Mahachi, has rekindled her campaign to bring Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, to invest in Zimbabwe following a false start last ye...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lost US$10bn investment under Mugabe
Zimbabwe missed out on investments worth at least US$10 billion during Mr Robert Mugabe's Presidency due to bureaucracy and corruption, the State media reported on Sunday.Information obtained ...Published: 25 Mar 2018 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
'Chiadzwa diamond field killings are state-sponsored'
Civic society groups in Zimbabwe claim that state-sponsored violence is taking place at the Chiadzwa diamond fields as the government attempts to keep illegal dealers and panners at bay.The Ce...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 16:03hrs | 8 | by TimesLive
Dangote returns after Zimbabwe bribery shock
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's much-hyped plan to invest $1 billion in Zimbabwe's cement, coal and power industries in 2015 collapsed after political bigwigs pressured him to 'grease their palms...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
TB Joshua coming to Zimbabwe in a few days
NIGERIAN prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua - better known as TB Joshua - is expected in the country for a private visit in a few days.The exact date TB Joshua will be arriving has been kept secr...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mining investment indaba on
ZIMBABWE will this month hold a mining indaba, which will be attended by major mining global players from America, Europe, Asia and Russia as the country continues to sell its potential to internation...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dangote revives interest in Zimbabwe?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Africa's richest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, interacted last week on the multi-billionaire's plan to expand investments in Zimbabwe.The Sunday Mail understands Mr D...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lacoste FDI sensationalism retrogressive
During Robert Mugabe's last dance as a President, he appointed the worst Deputies in the History of the Country, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko.The two gentlemen took turns...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 12:12hrs | 2 | by MDC Alliance Policy and Research Committee
Mugabe meets 5 new envoys
President Robert Mugabe this Wednesday received letters of credence from five new ambassadors who have been appointed to represent their countries in Zimbabwe.The five new ambassadors are: Mr ...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 16:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dangote believes in Africa
The Chinese bamboo is an amazing tree , it's seed stays underground for 5 years without germinating but when it does, it grows 50feet in 1 week.What is important is not how long it delays but how fast...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 13:09hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
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