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Strive Masiyiwa

Zimbabwean Businessman


Born 30-11-1960 in Zimbabwe

Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean Businessman. He is the founder of Econet Wireless and is often referred to as the Bill Gates of Africa. Strive has served on numerous boards and trusts both in Zimbabwe and internationally.

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O: (011) 996 5500


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Strive Masiyiwa's Professional details

Current Position(s)

Chair | Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe
2000 - present
Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Econet Wireless Holdings
Zimbabwe | 1998 - present

ICT and Telecommunications

Founding Member | African Latin American Institute
Punta del Este, Uruguay | 1994 - present

Social Development and Community Services

Previous Position(s)

Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Retrofit Engineering
1988 - 1994
Principal Engineer | Zimbabwe Post & Telecoms Corporation
Zimbabwe | 1984 - 1988

Educational history

Tertiary

University of Wales

Completed 1983

Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)

Achievements

Awards

Manager of the Year | Zimbabwe | 1998

Global Business Influentials | Time Magazine | 2002

Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons of the World | Junior Chamber International (JCI)

Entrepreneur of the Year | Zimbabwe | 1998

Businessman of the Year | Zimbabwe | 1990

The youngest ever recipient of this award.

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Thebe Investment Corporation of South Africa

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