2017 Most Influential Entrepreneurs Under 40
The 2017 Most Influential Entrepreneurs Under 40 was published by Ngoda Business. Some of the factors which were used to up with the list are:
- National Relevance
- Global Appeal
- Social Impact
- Motivation/Leadership
- Economic Value
- General Influence
- Consistency
- Brand Equity
Topping the list is Walter Magaya whose credits include his company Planet Africa and football team Yadah. Renowned businessman Chamu Chiwanza comes in third, while Frank Buyanga is fourth place. Rounding up the top 5 out the 40 is the flamboyant businessman, Wicknell Chivayo. Forbes’ list inductee, Knight Ganje was noted as an entrepreneur to watch out for. Making the same list is musician Mukudzeyi Mukombe better known as Jah Prayzah. Check out the top 10 list for the 2017 Most Influential Entrepreneurs Under 40.
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
