Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
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Zimbabwe’s 10 richest men in 2025
Their influence extends across industries that define the country’s financial pulse: telecommunications, real estate, mining, energy, retail, and finance.
Cassava Technologies partners with eFinance to drive Africa's digital transformation
The partnership seeks to advance technological innovation across Africa, with an emphasis on enhancing financial inclusion and fostering innovation in the MENA region.
Masiyiwa’s Liquid extends partnership with Western Cape Government in $111-million deal
Liquid aims to improve internet access, supporting mobile learning, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe's richest man, honored with Harvard's top award in African and African American studies
In recent years, Masiyiwa, along with his wife, Tsitsi, has focused on public health challenges, taking a leading role in combating HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malnutrition, and COVID-19.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa boosts capacity for cross-border services in East Africa
This underscores Liquid’s commitment to enhancing East Africa's digital infrastructure as competition in the region intensifies.
Strive Masiyiwa’s firm becomes Africa’s first Google Cloud Interconnect provider
This milestone, driven by its strategic partnership with Google Cloud services, enables Liquid C2 to deliver direct, high-speed access to Google Cloud
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s company set to trade in new currency
Masiyiwa is Zimbabwe’s wealthiest businessman and a prominent figure among the world’s Black billionaires with an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet unveils plans to consolidate fintech assets
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s strategic restructuring with EcoCash signifies a pivotal step in consolidating its position within the financial technology sector.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid C2 seals new deal to enhance cybersecurity and AI in Africa
Masiyiwa emphasized the significance of responsible AI in fostering economic opportunities and empowering individuals and businesses across Africa.
Strive Masiyiwa’s telecom unit in Lesotho rolls out 5G technology
With the latest development, Econet Lesotho has become the second mobile operator in the country to deploy 5G, marking a significant stride in Lesotho’s telecom sector.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa adds $100 million to net worth in 2024
Masiyiwa’s strategic investments and resilient portfolio have not only weathered currency devaluations but have also propelled him to new heights in the realm of global wealth.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa grants 11,100 scholarships to vulnerable children
Masiyiwa is a trailblazer in Africa’s mobile telecom industry, leading Econet Global, a digital services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa.