2017 Theme: Business beyond Talk, Leading from the Front
Background
The Ngoda List for 2017 recognises enterprising Zimbabweans who are 40 and under. As per tradition, 10 names were listed after a thorough adjudication process. The 2017 Edition is unique in that it features an additional list of exceptional Zimbabweans who did not make it in into the top 10, but are however Entrepreneurs to Watch. This list as has always been the case in the past uses a basket of factors which all carry different weighting towards the overall score.
Methodology
Coming up with the Class of 2017 was not an easy task, sieving through hundreds of names to come up with the final ten required much research. The adjudicating team were guided by the following factors subject to a tough yet objective criterion validity test;
- National Relevance
- Global Appeal
- Social Impact
- Motivation/Leadership
- Economic Value
- General Influence
- Consistency
- Brand Equity
The Class of 2017
1.Walter Magaya (Prophet)
Associated with: Planet Africa, Yadah, Author
Industry: Sports Industry, Mining, Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Media, Hospitality, Real Estate, Manufacturing
2.Tinashe Mutarisi
Associated with: Glascor, Nash Paints
Industry: Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Diversified
3.Chamu Chiwanza
Associated with: Cernic Finance, AAG, The Shift, Simba Savannah, Several Boards
Industry: Finance, Real Estate, Security, Diversified
4.Frank Buyanga
Associated with: Hamilton, African Medallion Group
Industry: Finance, Real Estate, Commodities Trading, Diversified
5.Wicknell Chivayo
Associated with: Intratrek Zimbabwe
Industry: Alternative Energy, Diversified
6.Josey Mahachi
Associated with: Click Africa, YALI Fellow, Zimbabwe Investment Authority Board
Industry: Media, Retail, Diversified
7.Munyaradzi Gwatidzo
Associated with: Astro Mobile Africa
Industry: Technology (Gadget Manufacturer), Retail
8.Pasi William Sachiti
Associated with: Kar Go, Academy of Robotics / Inventor
Industry: Technology (Robotics, Futuristic, Automobile)
9.Maxwell Chikumbutso
Associated with: Saith Technology / Inventor
Industry: Technology, Energy, Aerodynamics
10.Takwana Tyaranini
Associated with: Senditoo, Ozaremit
Sectors: Technology, Telecoms, Global Remittances
To Watch
- Knight Ganje
Associated with: H&G Advertising Group
Industry: Media, Advertising
- Mukudzeyi Mukombe (Jah Prayzah)
Associated with: JP Studios, Military Touch Movement
Industry: Entertainment, Record Label
- Ruby Lynn Laynet
Associated with: Ruby Lyn Makeup
Industry: Beauty, Cosmetics
- Clinton Mutambo
Associated with: esaja.com
Sectors: E-commerce
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