Chamu Chiwanza
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| Chamu Chiwanza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Zimbabwe |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman, Philanthropist, Politician |
Chamu Chiwanza is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, politician and former president of Affirmative Action Group.[1] He has been listed among the most influential people in Zimbabwe.[2][3]
Background[edit]
Chamu Chiwanza was born in and grew up in Mubvuku, Harare. He went to Kutama College for his high school then went to Qatar to study for a Bachelor of Science in Business Leadership. He is a Class 1 Aircraft Engineer.
Chiwanza started working at a mechanics business when he finished his high school advanced level. His first company was Primetime Motors which he later sold. He is the chief executive of Cernic Finance Group.[citation needed]
Chamu Chiwanza has been involved in establishing and administrating some entrepreneurship empowerment initiatives which include Affirmative Action Group,[4] an organization that was formed in 1994 after Zimbabwe independence to assist black entrepreneurs to develop businesses. He was also part of Simba Savannah[5] a ZBC TV reality show panel which assisted emerging African entrepreneurs and was supported by the United States Embassy in Zimbabwe. In 2014, he launched a business enterprise scheme called The Shift[6] which has a mandate of empowering business people and in March 2019 The Shift was launched in the UK.[7]
In 2012, Chiwanza was part of Mzansi ‘90 committee which was commissioned to raise funds for the Zimbabwe football team that was going for the AFCON qualifier match in Angola. The committee also included the likes of Desmond Ali and Joe Gombera.[8]
Chamu Chiwanza became the youngest member of the Zimbabwe Football Association Executive Committee in history of Zimbabwean football governance and was suspended in July 2019 then got expelled from the association in August the same year after being accused of sabotage which resulted in national team players striking during the AFCON 2019.[9]
Recognition[edit]
- Institute of Directors Zimbabwe – Director of the Year 2008 (SME Category)[10]
- Zimbabwe Leadership Awards – Leadership Excellence of the Year 2015
- Listed in 100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans of 2015[11]
- Zimbabwe Business Awards – Top Business Leader of the Year 2015
- Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium Enterprises – Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2016
- Zimbabwe Leadership Awards – Excellence Legacy Builder Award 2017[12]
- Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe – Most Influential Young Corporate Director of the Year 2020
- Young Miners Foundation (YMF) Patron 2021[13]
- 2021 Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe - Most Influential Young Corporate Director(Finance Sector)[14]
- Young Corporate Directors Network - Most Influential Young Leaders in Zimbabwe Under 40 of 2021[15]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Chamu Chiwanza leaves AAG post". H-Metro.
- ↑ "100 Most Influential Zimbabweans Under 40 List for 2019 Out!!". November 15, 2019. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Zimbabwe's Rich Man Sponsors Training For Emerging Leaders". Modern Ghana.
- ↑ "AAG boss Chamu Chiwanza leads consortium eying Barclays' Dolphin house". September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Here's our Q & A with the team behind Simba Savannah, Zimbabwe's new business pitch reality show". July 11, 2016.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (February 20, 2019). "Chiwanza takes the Shift to UK | ZimMorningPost".
- ↑ News, The Sunday. "Government encouraged to adopt 'youthnomics concept'". The Sunday News.
- ↑ Herald, The. "Mzansi '90 crew named". The Herald.
- ↑ "Zifa expells Chiwanza from Executive Committee". Soccer24. August 15, 2019.
- ↑ Independent, The (April 8, 2009). "Munyeza IOBZ Director of the Year".
- ↑ "2015 Top 100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans List". Youth Village Zimbabwe. October 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Chamu Chiwanza wins Business Leadership Excellence Legacy Award". August 8, 2017.
- ↑ News, The Sunday. "Chiwanza appointed YMF patron". The Sunday News.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (February 17, 2021). "Former AAG president Chiwanza scoops business award | ZimMorningPost".
- ↑ "CEOs dominate top 40 list". March 4, 2021.
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