Zimbabwe Interviews - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:38:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Driving Local Growth: Benedict Mbanga on Mangwana Capital’s Vision for Zimbabwe’s Economic Expansion /driving-local-growth-benedict-mbanga-on-mangwana-capitals-vision-for-zimbabwes-economic-expansion.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:38:31 +0000 /?p=189524 In this interview, Benedict Mbanga delves into Mangwana Capital's distinctive edge in Zimbabwe's private equity landscape, standing out as a locally funded entity amidst a predominantly foreign-funded market, drawing support from 48 local pension funds. Their strategic focus on agriculture, mining, and tourism underscores their commitment to bolstering Zimbabwe's primary industries. With successes such as pioneering investments in horticulture and significant strides in the oil and gas sector through the Invictus project, Mangwana Capital continues to spearhead transformative ventures poised to redefine Zimbabwe's economic landscape.

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]]> Exploring Zimbabwe’s Hospitality Sector with Yolanda Zenasi of The Peech Boutique Hotel /exploring-zimbabwes-hospitality-sector-with-yolanda-zenasi-of-the-peech-boutique-hotel.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:57:08 +0000 /?p=189498 Delve into the dynamics of the hospitality sector in Harare and Zimbabwe with Yolanda Zenasi, Hotel Manager at The Peech Boutique Hotel, as she provides a candid assessment, highlighting both the strengths and challenges faced by the industry. Yolanda also shares the unique story of The Peech Boutique Hotel, a family-owned establishment set on a historic equestrian estate, renowned for its serene environment and exceptional guest experiences. She discusses the hotel's commitment to high standards, environmental initiatives, and future plans, painting a vivid picture of their journey towards becoming a benchmark of excellence in hospitality.

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]]> The Peech Boutique Hotel: Head Chef Kendal Revolta on Crafting Culinary Excellence /the-peech-boutique-hotel-head-chef-kendal-revolta-on-crafting-culinary-excellence.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:06:59 +0000 /?p=189127 Discover the culinary journey of Kendal Revolta, Head Chef at The Peech Boutique Hotel, as she shares insights into menu planning, staying abreast of culinary trends, and infusing her love for Asian cuisine into the hotel's offerings. Explore her short-term goals for team cohesion and long-term aspirations of establishing the hotel as a culinary haven in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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]]> Exploring Engineering Excellence with Mohorosi Makhurane of Waterprint Investments Zimbabwe /exploring-engineering-excellence-with-mohorosi-makhurane-of-waterprint-investments-zimbabwe.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:26:27 +0000 /?p=189097 Delve into the dynamic world of engineering and innovation with Mohorosi Makhurane of Waterprint Investments. Established in 2010, the engineering company has been at the forefront of engineering excellence in Zimbabwe.

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]]> Dairy Industry: Discussing Challenges and Opportunities with Mercy Rufaro Ndoro of Dairibord Holdings /dairy-industry-discussing-challenges-and-opportunities-with-mercy-rufaro-ndoro-of-dairibord-holdings.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 12:58:24 +0000 /?p=188750 Interview with Mercy Rufaro Ndoro, Group CEO at Dairibord Holdings Limited Could you provide an overview of Dairibord Holdings Limited and its history? Dairibord originated over 70 years ago under the name Dairy Marketing Board, established through an Act of Parliament. Initially, it held the exclusive mandate of collecting raw milk from farmers, processing it, ...

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]]> Empowering Women Through Finance: The MoneyMart Journey with Dr. Ethel Mupambwa /empowering-women-through-finance-the-moneymart-journey-with-dr-ethel-mupambwa.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 12:52:13 +0000 /?p=188744 Interview with Dr. Ethel Mupambwa, Founder and Group CEO of MoneyMart Finance Could you provide some background information on MoneyMart Finance? My name is Ethel Mupambwa, and I am the Founder and Group CEO of MoneyMart Finance, a microfinance institution that began its journey in 2013. We officially commenced operations in 2014 after obtaining our ...

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]]> Insights from Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Industry by David Machingaidze of Ethical Holdings /insights-from-zimbabwes-tobacco-industry-by-david-machingaidze-of-ethical-holdings.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 12:47:43 +0000 /?p=188738 Interview with David Machingaidze, Chairman at Ethical Holdings Let’s begin by delving into the background of Ethical Holdings and Ethical Leaf Tobacco. Could you provide a concise overview of how these ventures came into existence? Ethical Leaf Tobacco began as a social entrepreneurship initiative aimed at supporting small-scale tobacco farmers. I have been involved in ...

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]]> Masawara Group: Joseph Hundah on Operational Strategies and Pan-African Expansion /masawara-group-joseph-hundah-on-operational-strategies-and-pan-african-expansion.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 12:40:39 +0000 /?p=188732 Interview with Joseph Hundah, COO at Masawara Group Could you provide a concise overview of the origins and establishment of Masawara Group? Masawara Group, formerly known as TA Holdings, has a long-standing presence in Zimbabwe. Initially, it operated under the name TA Holdings many years ago. In the early 90s, Shingai Mutasa acquired a significant stake ...

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]]> Electronic Security Systems and Cash Management in Zimbabwe: Divine Ndhlukula Presents SECURICO /electronic-security-systems-and-cash-management-in-zimbabwe-divine-ndhlukula-presents-securico.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:49:50 +0000 /?p=187417 Interview with Dr. Divine Ndhlukula, Founder and Managing Director of SECURICO Security Services How do you evaluate the current landscape and emerging patterns within Zimbabwe’s security sector? What obstacles and vulnerabilities do you perceive? When considering challenges in any sector, particularly in security, we face issues that are manageable within our scope. One notable challenge, ...

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]]> Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe: Reginald Chihota on Latest Developments and Future Goals /fidelity-life-assurance-of-zimbabwe-reginald-chihota-on-latest-developments-and-future-goals.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:40:12 +0000 /?p=187410 Interview with Reginald Chihota, Managing Director at Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe Could you provide an overview of Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe and its evolution? Fidelity Life originates from Legal and General (Pvt) Ltd, established in the UK around 1896. In 1936, a branch was opened in Bulawayo, followed by another in Salisbury, now ...

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