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CONTENTS Pg 10

PROFILES

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Denny Marandure

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Tina Muparadzi

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Cynthia Davis

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Ed Berry

REGULARS 19

African Perspective

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International Business

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Letter of the Law

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PROFILES Dr. Brian Mubiwa

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Brian is a Zimbabwe‑born regional urban/transport planner based in South Africa. He has worked in urban development, transport, energy (and recently in municipal revenue optimisation) projects for almost a decade. Although most projects have been in South Africa, he has also participated in World Bank commissioned projects for such cities as Accra, Addis Ababa and Nairobi. Brian is a PHD graduate of the University of Johannesburg and as part of his PhD studies, made extensive study visits at the University of Stuttgart, Germany and the Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands.

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Lesley is a Zimbabwe-born international financier based in Paris. He has worked in institutional investment management for over a decade, managing global multi-asset portfolios in Bermuda, Singapore and Paris. Lesley is a graduate of INSEAD in France, a CFA charter holder and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.

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Nqobizitha is an Advocate at Law practicing for his own account. He also works regularly with firm of Attorneys, Mdluli Attorneys Inc. in Johannesburg which he co-founded.

He holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Cape Town as well as a Masters in Fundamental Human Rights Law from the University of Johannesburg. He is currently studying for a Doctorate in Law. He has a keen interest in general civil and commercial litigation as well as litigation in public law which includes criminal law, family law, constitutional and labour law.

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EDITOR'S

NOTE Responsive and Responsible Leadership (Part 1) As the West debates on whether to continue down the path of globalization or to adopt the nationalist winds of change that seem to have well and truly set in, here in Africa (without the same luxury) we are still grappling with the triple threat of poverty, unemployment and inequality.

With over a billion people, Africa and its young population seems to be relegated, in the short term at least, to the backbenches and shadows of the ‘great potential’ rhetoric.

The ‘Africa Rising’ narrative seems to have cooled and our customarily extraction economies have been plagued by the proverbial commodity price slump, leading to lower than anticipated economic growth prospects.

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These perennial challenges also perhaps present the greatest opportunities for the ‘Responsible and Responsive Leadership’ clarion call that came out of the 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF), held at the winter resort town of Davos in Switzerland. This small town in the Swiss Alps, with a reported permanent population of barely 12, 000 in 2015, has become the annual epicentre of the global business and political discourse.

Agree with it or not, the chilly whispers from Davos have an unfortunate bearing on how an African child’s life will be impacted, sooner or later.

The argument that the greatest of Africa’s plethora of challenges is leadership or a lack thereof, has been peddled for a reasonable period now. How we find ourselves as the most minerally endowed continent with the poorest populace is perhaps an indictment of those tasked with leading our 54 nations.

One may argue however, that we have www.enrichzimbabwe.com

no shortage of brilliant minds nor of men and women who are sufficiently motivated to see a better day for our land. We could then deduce that maybe, ours is not one for lack of leadership but rather an inability to get the most from our leaders. As a people with a well‑documented mining competence, we should be looking to our leaders and not our mineral depositories to extract the wealth and brilliance that we so desperately crave and that is seemingly at our disposal.

In his 2015 book, ‘Good Leaders Ask Great Questions’, Dr. John C. Maxwell explores the process of becoming successful by examining how questions can be used to one’s advantage. Dr. Maxwell argues that ‘You Only Get Answers to the Questions You Ask’ and ‘Questions Unlock and Open Doors That Otherwise Remain Closed’. This leads one to ask a most pertinent question, which is, ‘Are we asking our leaders the most pertinent questions?’. Are we getting the most bang for our buck from our leaders? The same buck ($1.25 to be exact) the World Bank says too many Africans are living on per day. Bottom line, we need to get more by asking more, especially from our leaders.

‘Responsible and Responsive Leadership’ as borrowed from WEF will therefore be our focus for this issue as well as the next issue, as we put out a two‑part series, fixating on business leadership in Zimbabwe. With a myriad of leaders from different industries and geographies, we ask them among other things, what being Zimbabwean means to them and what they are doing to enrich Zimbabwe. This will form part

of our new method of interaction with Zimbabweans!

So… as you may have noticed, the publication has rebranded! We have gone from TheZimbabweAchiever.Com to EnrichZimbabwe.Com, for reasons that justified the change after a full year of successful publishing under the former.

We believe that the latter broadens the scope of the self‑imposed assignment of enriching Zimbabwe, which for us, is both a labour of love and a national service. We are for Zimbabwe and we are for Africa! We are plausibly idealistic and naïve but also sufficiently motivated and driven to play a part, however small, towards a better country and a better continent for our people.

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF

DENNY MARANDURE

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enny Marandure received a Bachelor of Business Studies Honours degree from the University of Zimbabwe and then went on to obtain an MBA in Finance from Howard University School of Business in Washington D.C. He spent several years working in the United States with Fortune 500 companies, including a 12year spell at Verizon Communication.

Denny worked his way through several analytical, upper-level management and executive positions at companies such as IBM USA, IBM SA, Lucent Technologies & PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

In 2014 Denny took on the reigns at ZOL Zimbabwe, the leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country. During this short time, he has revolutionized the ISP space in Zimbabwe, racking up several individual and company marketing and IT business awards, including;

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• ICT Businessman of the Year Award 2015 - Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Zimbabwe.

• Marketing Oriented CEO of the Year 2015 and 2016 Award – Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) • Customer Service Executive of the Year 2015 ISP and IAP Sector – CCAZ Service Excellence Awards • Top Internet Services Company of the Year Award - Zimbabwe Business Awards 2015 • 2016 Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) Super Brand Awards 2nd Runner up in Telecoms and Data Category What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

To me being Zimbabwean means being resilient enough to find or tailor-

make solutions to better the lives of Zimbabweans. From my professional perspective, resilience means being able to lead a home-grown company, such as ZOL Zimbabwe, (especially against the backdrop of our strained economy) in providing innovative technological solutions to the Zimbabwean market we operate in. As an individual, the most important thing is playing a key role in the economic development of my country and the quality of life of its citizenry.

What are you currently reading?

Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove. It stresses on the need to be always alert and aware of changes in the sector one operates in – and to adapt if needs be. I think the unpredictability of crisis is every leader’s nightmare because the crisis that you can anticipate – is a crisis you can prepare for and mitigate.

But what Grove interrogates are what he

A day in the life of ZOL Zimbabwe CEO calls ‘strategic inflection points’ which are radical, unprecedented and unanticipated changes within a sector triggered by several factors such as technological advances, fierce competition, regulatory alterations, etc. As a leader in the ISP sector, I am very focused on staying ahead of the pack and so far, the book is resonating with me.

To which leadership principles do you most subscribe?

I subscribe to John C Maxwell’s Law of Legacy because ultimately my desire is to make an impact as a leader on the future generation so I am very intentional about making an impact in the lives of my team, my customers and my company.

Being exemplary is important to me. I believe I must be better tomorrow than I am today so continually learning and upskilling is vital to how I lead. This is also consistent with Stephen Covey’s ideas of the 8 characteristics that principle-centered leaders exhibit: 1. They are continually learning.

2. They are service-oriented.

3. They radiate positive energy.

4. They believe in other people.

5. They lead balanced lives.

6. They see life as an adventure.

7. They are synergistic.

8. They exercise for self-renewal.

much intertwined with my business such that I invariably blur the line. For example, I enjoy golf and it is a pleasurable pastime but conversations on the golf course tend to steer towards business and sometimes I get to strike deals.

Wherever I am, my conversations do tend to bring up my work a lot because that is where my passion lies.

Seeing ZOL succeed and thrive is an all-consuming passion so it inevitably permeates into other aspects of my life.

I am quite invested in my work.

What is the greatest leadership lesson that you have learnt?

To never stop learning because where better is expected, good is not good.

And you can only get better by learning more than what you already know.

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

Without a doubt, it's my father. A man of integrity, great valour and grit. Truly made a lasting impact in my life. I am truly blessed to have had a father like him.

In everything I do, I want to live a legacy, to make an impact and to be a positivechange agent. So, I guess in summary my leadership ethos is summed up by the Law of Legacy.

Do you subscribe to the work-lifebalance principle?

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unveiled customer-centric products and services to ensure that we live up to our mission which is to deliver simple and useful solutions that improve the way our customers live, work and play.

What does it take to be successful in business in Zimbabwe?

Know what your customers want most and what your company does best then focus on where these meet. Without customers, there would be no business.

Customers are the life blood by which companies grow and prosper.

They are the only entity that has any significant effect on the financial success of a business enterprise. They have the power to give you business, and they have the power to give that same business to your competition.

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In addition, customers are the only entity that has any significant effect on the reputation of any business enterprise. They have the power to make you prosperous, and they have the power to destroy you. “A brand is what a business does, reputation is what people remember.”

What role are you playing in developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders? Are you mentoring currently?

I prefer to think of myself as the ‘Chief Empowerment Officer’ at ZOL because my Team is comprised of some talented youthful people who have great potential and I think charity begins at home. I reckon that being a positive change agent for the next generation, starts with being a positive role model for Team ZOL.

of Team ZOL, the story of remarkable individuals harnessing their talents to achieve a shared vision. Individuals win games, teams win championships.

What is the outlook for your industry in 2017 and beyond?

The industry is growing exponentially as the internet penetration rates increase and mobile data becomes a necessity – the appetite for Internet is growing and this is very good for us as the nation’s leading ISP.

I know this sounds rather melodramatic, but it’s true, and it should be the guiding principle for any enterprise, no matter how small or large. If you are going to be successful in any business, you must dedicate yourself to your customers, I think we have lost this customer focus, and the tragedy is that many companies don’t even realize it.

In their varying roles, my management team in particular, has a number of individuals I believe have the capacity to be trailblazers in the business sectors aligned to their areas of expertise.

There are exciting times ahead especially with the fierce competition in the telecoms sector which will benefit the customers mainly as both ISPs and MNOs work harder to price their products for the market and to give value to the clients. As ZOL, we kicked of the year with our Launch where we

What are some of the greatest growth opportunities found in Zimbabwe currently?

Zimbabwe is open for business and is thus a virgin market for business opportunities.

The digital revolution has opened new markets, created new industries and new jobs. Mobile Economy.

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By this I mean the rise in and reliance on mobile money, the widespread adoption of mobile banking apps and mobile money transfer facilities, spurred by the cash crisis.

Not only that, the growing importance of mobile phones in the day-to-day interactions of Zimbabweans – many of them riding on internet connectivity.

From informal sector players who transact via mobile, to tech savvy millennials who opt for Whatsapp calls and Whatsapp groups to advertise their services, connect with potential clients and engage in peer-sharing at little cost.

Communicative platforms are sprouting by the day with Facebook Live and amateur video content growing – there is a shift in how internet is perceived as more people understand the opportunities it can offer.

I think any business that seeks to grow in Zimbabwe must tap into the Internet and it must offer solutions that can ride on mobile devices because these are the gadgets that largely determine the consuming habits, purchasing patterns and spending priorities of many Zimbabweans who have embraced the convenience of settling bills (DSTV, Water, Electricity, School Fees, etc) via their mobiles.

What message do you have for those looking to walk in your footsteps?

Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of success. Don’t bury your failures, let them inspire you. Never give up on something you really want.

It’s difficult to wait, but it’s even harder to regret.

Winston Churchill said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life. Always remember the best view comes after the hardest climb.

Don’t miss out on something that could be great just because it could also be difficult. Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit.

Doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever did. Nelson Mandela once said, “...We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?

Who are you not to be? You are a child of God made in His image…Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.”

The central theme at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland was ‘Responsible and Responsive Leadership’. What does this mean to you?

In one word, I would say it means ‘accountability’. It means being mindful of the power we have as wielders of influence and being alive to the fact that the choices we make have widespread impact on others. It is to feel the weight of the lives of others upon our conscience and understand that we have a duty to do right by those who have entrusted us with positions of authority.

To be accountable is to own, in totality, the consequences of the choices we make and to remedy – when it is required – the damage our errors of judgment may inflict upon others. Leadership is not about aloofness rather it is about empathy. We cannot lead responsibly or be responsive unless we truly care about the condition of our fellow man.

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PERSPECTIVE Efficient Urban Morphologies in African Cities

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rban populations, particularly in developing countries, continue to increase rapidly.

Consequently, urban morphologies (spatial configuration of the built environment) have transformed over time. Gradually, certain previously dense cities have transformed into less centralised urban forms (automobile cities) that are choked by traffic. The problems associated with an increasing urban population, dispersed and poorly planned or unplanned urban growth – including increased pressure on bulk infrastructure, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, air and water pollution, suburban sprawl, and water shortages – have increased.

One of the fundamental challenges that regional planning has to solve is how African cities (and City-Regions) can accommodate an additional influx of people while continuing to function with reasonable efficiency. Spatial plans should discuss, more explicitly, how the expected increased urban population will be located and where the people will be distributed in a sustainable way. It is fundamental that African cities deliberately plan for (and enforce) spatial, transport and energy efficiency. Much could be accomplished by anchoring planning (and development) on the following theoretical/conceptual frameworks:[i] Cities-of-short-distances The city of short distances concept argues for ‘self contained’ neighbourhoods, characterised by employment residence balance. In Sweden, planners and

developers are regulated to follow the principles of this concept. In the African context, this does not seamlessly align with people’s behaviours — when selecting housing, people consider other criteria, not only residence employment distance (e.g. the quality of schools, the housing price).

[ii] Transit-oriented (Corridor/‘Ribbon’) Development Given the shortcomings in other models, the corridor development system is a viable option to address the challenges posed by contemporary cities. Based on functionality, transport corridors are routes linking high density (employment or residential) areas, resulting in mobility corridors; the key being to maximise traffic throughput. This is exemplified

by Curitiba (Brazil), where five linear bus focused corridors radiate from the city centre. Singapore also uses transport corridors as a tool “…to achieve densification, reduced transportation costs and less congestion”.

Lessons from ‘down-South’ In depth analysis of the trends and dynamics in the evolution of spatial urban development in Gauteng over the past two decades (1991 2009) using satellite imagery (Landsat TM and ETM+) , demonstrates that despite suburban sprawl, guided transit oriented corridor (ribbon) development is a key element in shaping the growth of African cities towards more compact urban forms with better mobility. Moreover, “…cities are shaped by transport and hence sustainable transport — good transit and cycling facilities — should shape sustainable cities…” Therefore, in African cities like Harare and Bulawayo, the nucleating factor of transport infrastructure, such as the intersection of highways or train station precincts, could be used to drive development. This pattern of development can reconfigure Zimbabwean cities’ urban structure/s, over time, into liveable, densely populated, compact, energy efficient, environmentally sustainable, resource secure, low carbon, low energy intensive and efficient economies. By the same token, urban planning should focus on promoting ‘walkability’ (i.e. the acceptable distance for walking to accessible amenities) and/or the provision of a full range of facilities within cycling or public transport distance.

Dr. Brian Mubiwa

Mubiwa, B., Annegarn, H.J. (2011) A Spatial Change Theme developed for the Gauteng City Region Observatory (GCRO) to visualise Gauteng’s land use/cover change from 1991 to 2009. Individual land use/ cover layers can be viewed using a time slider on the GIS Viewer of the GCRO GIS interactive mapping website: http://www.gcro.ac.za/maps-gis/interactive-maps/gcr.

Newman, P.W.G., Kenworthy, J.R. (2006) Urban design to reduce automobile dependence, Opolis: An International Journal of Suburban and Metropolitan Studies 2(1), 35-52.

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INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS Responsive and Responsible Leadership

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he theme of this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was Responsive and Responsible Leadership.

The theme is particularly pertinent at this moment, given the earth shattering political events of Brexit and the election of Trump last year.

The main driver of these events has been attributed to the increasing levels of frustration and discontent in the segments of society that are not experiencing economic development and social progress as a result of globalization.

This has led to an overwhelming recognition that the global order as it stands needs to be reshaped to become more inclusive.

To achieve such an overarching reform of the system, Responsive and Responsible Leadership is required.

In his welcome address at Davos, Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum, laid out four primary objectives to

respond to major societal concerns: first, to strengthen economic growth; second, to make market‑based systems more inclusive; third, to master the Fourth Industrial Revolution; and finally, to reimagine international cooperation.

History of Globalisation, its advantages and disadvantages To fully understand the backlash against globalization and the rise of nationalism and the souring of sentiments against immigrants in Europe, the US and even South Africa in the last few weeks, we need to trace the history of globalization.

Since the dawn of time, human beings from different parts of the world have been trading with each other. However, from the end of the Second World War, there was an explosion of global trade, bringing a rapid increase in the exchange of knowledge, trade and capital around the world.

Generally, globalisation has been a boon for humanity, dramatically lowering the cost of goods and increasing their availability. This has brought untold prosperity in the developing countries, lifting billions out of poverty.

However, globalisation is not without its drawbacks, in some countries like the US, the old manufacturing base in the American Mid‑West has lost out to lower cost jurisdictions, resulting in major job losses and a diminution in the standard of living. Therefore, some people start to feel that they are losing out and would be better off in a less interconnected world.

What is Responsive and Responsible Leadership To reset the global system, those in positions of power and influence need to listen to people’s concerns and expectations and provide a vision for a more inclusive future.

Stronger economic development, accompanied by improved income and wealth distribution, is absolutely necessary to reduce today’s unacceptable levels of social exclusion.

With the global population growing substantially and production becoming more automated, stronger and more broadly based economic development is key to avoiding a social breakdown with all its dire consequences.

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LETTER OF THE

LAW The Law and Divorce

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n the theatre of the practice of family law, one is forgiven for pausing to reflect on the internal cogency of the submission. There can be no legitimate denial that one would need as much effort to look for a traffic light in Johannesburg, as they would to find one or other person they know who is going through or is going through a divorce, much-less a romantic relationship on the rocks. This phenomenon has no unique geographic affinity. It has traits of universality.

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The postulated reasons for such high rates of divorce are many and varied.

The Marxists will find inspiration for an explanation in the incomparable work of Engels inspired by Marx in The Origins of the Family, Private Property and the State, while others of different persuasions will mumble one answer or another.

Whatever it is, they will converge in agreement that the traumatic effects of divorce on the parties concerned, and if there are children, whether minor or major, invites no elaboration.

Che Guevara, specifically referring to romantic love and not just revolutionary love, left us with the teaching that one needs to be guided ‘by great feelings of love’, to be a meaningful contributor to the affairs of humanity and history.

The institution of marriage may have antiquated as the most expressive reflection of love, but it is still a cause worth scriptural celebration, and encouragement.

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Considering that we do not live in the world of Che Guevara, and the realities of the world which the very text of the scripture concedes is anything but perfect, in this contribution, I seek, to the extent possible in a few words, to explain what parties can expect to be both the legal consequences of a marriage and of a divorce.

Of course, this area of law is extensive; I do no more than terse out. For those intent on either marrying or divorcing, a more intense discussion is both necessary and urgent.

Understand what you are about to do It is important to stress that it is not what happens during the divorce process that is determinative of the consequences of the divorce; it is what happens before the marriage.

Whatever the feelings and promises of eternal love and affection to be expressed in the eyes of a jubilant gathered crowd, it is singularly important that the parties, properly advised, choose a type of marriage they consider appropriate for their circumstances. This choice is predicated on the particularities of each case. It is fact specific.

Generally, it is fair to say there are three types of marriage regimes; marriage in community of property, marriage out of community of property without accrual, and marriage out of community of property with accrual. Each of them attracts different consequence at the point of dissolution of the marriage.

The choice of law For various reasons, Zimbabweans have travelled and settled across the world. Of interest to me has been these Zimbabweans who, having been married, decide to divorce in the countries they are now resident.

You will notice that these parties would have been married in a country other than the one they are residing at the time they intend to institute divorce proceedings. This will be happening against the background that different countries have different laws, and in some instances, different legal systems.

Notwithstanding these differences in laws between countries, it is possible to institute divorce proceedings in a country in which the parties instituting the divorce are resident. The basic principle is one referred to as the ‘conflict of laws.’ It seeks to reconcile different laws and legal systems, invariably creating uniform predictability on how a Court before which divorce proceedings are pending is to adjudicate the matter.

Grounds for divorce The first aspect to indicate when one sets divorce proceedings in action is that each country has different requirements as to the grounds upon which a Court may be requested to grant a divorce

decree. The parties should consider what such grounds are in the country in which they are resident at the time they intend to institute the proceeding.

Types of marriage and their consequences Marriage in community of property This is the most common marriage regime. It is usually, and I must emphasize not always the default position in most countries.

This marriage regime generally means, at the risk of over simplification, ‘what is yours before the marriage and after the marriage is mine.’ Put simply, the parties share in the respective estates before, and during the subsistence of the marriage. This relates to both assets and liabilities.

At the point of divorce, Kuper AJ in Bell v Bell (1991) at 196 H-I held that “... the property consequences of a foreign marriage must be determined in accordance with the law of matrimonial domicile ... of the husband at the time of the marriage.” According to Johannes Voet, and borrowing from the Corpus luris Civilis, a husband’s domicile “.... is where (he has) placed (his) household and the greater part of (his) property and fortunes, and shall not depart from ... unless something requires him to do so, and whenever he does leave the place, he is on a journey, and when he returns, to have completed it.”

In other words, it is the laws of the country where the husband had a more

permanent connection at the time of the marriage, not at the time of the divorce, which will guide the Court as to how to distribute the assets of the marriage.

The sexist connotations of this principle are a Constitutional debate for another time.

Marriage out of community of property without accrual In this marriage regime, before the marriage, the parties sign an ante-nuptial contract (‘ANC’). Put simply, the ANC says either party’s assets or liabilities before and during the marriage remain such party’s. There is no sharing in the material profit and loss of the marriage.

It’s ‘you keep all your things, I keep mine’ A Court attending to the dissolution of this type of marriage will, and must, pay regard to the contents of the ANC. It is that, and only that which the Court dissolving the marriage must consider.

This is informed by, amongst other things, that parties have freedom to contract, and the Court should give effect to that freedom as expressed in the ANC. Marriage out of community of property with accrual The similarities between this type of marriage and the marriage without accrual lead many into making the error of taking either of them when they intend to take the other.

In this marriage regime, as with the above, the parties sign an ante-nuptial contract (‘ANC’). However, this ANC

is significantly different in that there is recording, notorially done before a Notary Public, of the assets of either of the parties before the marriage. It is these assets that are excluded from the common marital estate.

However, the accrual is an aspect that attracts different consequences at the point of divorce. What is to happen to the assets and liabilities that accrued to the marriage from the day of the marriage, both directly and as a function of the respective assets of the parties excluded from the marriage is determined, in the words of Kuper AJ, “... in accordance with the law of the ...domicile of the husband at the time of the marriage.”

It seems clear by implication from the above that in the absence of an ANC, there are different consequences which arise from the legal fact of being married, and consequently of a divorce.

The point is that it is important that the parties be clear as to what they are doing during the jovial rhythm of marriage bells. In the modern world, perhaps lawyers should be given more audience than Pastors before parties’ vanicious promises of their respective ability to live to the promise are made in the glare of an unassuming world.

This is by no means a cheer for my team for there has indeed been no fault divorces which end up resembling a fifth Chimurenga/Umvukela in avoidable circumstances.

Nqobizitha Mlilo www.enrichzimbabwe.com

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PROFILE

DANIEL KWARAMBA

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seasoned marketing and communications business leader, Daniel Kwaramba began what was to become an illustrious career as an agriculture and business reporter at the Herald newspaper in 1988.

Today he runs FCB Zimbabwe which is part of the global advertising giant FCB, boasting 120 offices in 80 countries and over 8000 employees. He has served at the Zimbabwe Institute of Public relations as Councillor, Vice President, President and as its current Chairman, a position he has held since 2013. An avid golfer, Daniel is also a member of the Zimbabwean Association of Accredited Practitioners in Advertising. He holds a BA in Media Studies and an MSc in Strategic Management.

What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

Being a Zimbabwean is all about an identity imbued in a critical sense of values. Do we have any values that define us as Zimbabweans? Yes, indeed, and proudly so, there are various aspects that, in my opinion, have come to define a Zimbabwean. The common thread that defines Zimbabweans is that we are peaceloving; hardworking, resourceful people.

What are you currently reading?

There are two books that I am reading, concurrently: Freedom at Midnight,

by Larry Collins and Dominique LA Pierre which chronicles the last days of the British governance of India; and Mahatma Gandhi’s futile opposition to

the partition of India to create Pakistan.

The second book is Dinner with Mugabe – a very illuminating book by Heidi Holland. Both are non-fictional books and provide some interesting insights into the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and President Mugabe.

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

There have been quite a few people that have had some influence on me at various stages of my working life. But if I am to single out just one, I would want to say Strive Masiyiwa. To me he epitomises what one can achieve when you have a vision. I am also sure, as I was to learn later, his vision and passion were fortified in his faith and belief in a God who answers prayers, which today sees him leading what must rank as Africa’s largest telecommunications company which has expanded beyond the border of Zimbabwe.

What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

• Honest communication as part of mutual respect and trust • Having an open mind, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn • Understanding that what worked in the past will not always work in the present and future • Sincerely caring about others and balancing emotions with a sense of justice and fairness • Understanding the importance of values and ethics and when, how, and why to fight for them How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

I enjoy sitting down with young people

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and relating some of my life experiences in both business and social life. I believe that some of these experiences are what some of our young people need to shape their future. I therefore hope that something I relate to them could be useful. As a part-time lecturer, I would want to believe that I am also practically making a strong contribution towards the development of the next generation.

I enjoy being in front of young people and imparting what I know about marketing communication; and at the same time take pride when I walk the streets and someone acknowledges me as his/her teacher. That they are prepared to associate and/or mention me publicly, is a privileged honour and an acknowledgement, I would want to believe, that whatever I taught them, they are finding it valuable. I may not be the best teacher; I know there are some great minds out there, but just the feeling and acknowledgement mean a lot to me.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

One of the greatest lessons from the two books that I am currently reading – Freedom at Midnight and Dinner with Mugabe – is about being a responsible leader.

Leadership is not power.

Leadership is not about people serving you while you enjoy your leadership position. Leadership is all about getting dirty.

Leadership, and responsible leadership for that matter, involves one being able to see something that needs to be done and being able to do it yourself.

In other words, a leader must not be above or below certain tasks. In my case, I personally do not have the luxury of a retinue of men and women surrounding me performing various tasks all the time.

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I believe that I am a multi-faceted leader, who can write excellent copy, direct a design, organise an event, get a client brief and come up with a masterpiece of a strategy. That I would like to think is responsible leadership which also comes with being accountable for what I do; and when I get it wrong, accept that I am also human after all. In fact, making mistakes should be a good lesson that those below us could also make mistakes and with that knowledge there is need to work in teams which allows us to share experiences and minimise mistakes.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

Failure is part and parcel of business leadership. Failure comes in a variety of ways: failure to recruit appropriate

people; failure to make the right decisions; failure to achieve set goals and many others. But the most important thing is that failure should not be an excuse for quitting. Failure must be used as a guide to corrective action. In other words, we must be able to use failure as part and parcel of a learning curve that must guide the future.

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Daniel Kwaramba

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Todii 2) Artist: Oliver Mtukudzi 3) TV show: Mukadota 4) Meal: Sadza/rice with road runner chicken 5) Holiday: Nyanga in the Eastern Highlands

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TINA MUPARADZI

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ina Muparadzi is a Human Resources guru who recently left the corporate world and is currently engaged by one of the largest telecommunications companies in Africa to set up their corporate university. She led the talent development team for

telecoms giant Airtel Africa, serving six countries in the Middle East and seventeen countries in Africa. Between 2013 and 2016, she was the HR Director for Airtel Ghana, out of Accra, where she currently resides.

who has made billions from founding PayPal and was one of the first investors in Facebook and other billion-dollar start-ups.

What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

Being Zimbabwean means l have a place that l call my own, a place where when I arrive at immigration at the border or at the airport l say ‘mangwanani, masikati or manheru’? When I have spent many months without visiting Zimbabwe, hearing myself say those words fills me with such joy and puts a smile on my face.

I can’t not mention that I have also re-read Sir Sam wonderfully written

by Ayowa Taylor, a Ghanaian writer.

This book is about an African young man with a clear vision for his life; the book traces his successes, joys, trials and tribulations as he rises through the corporate ladder to the listing of Ashanti Goldfields (the first African company to do so) on the New York Stock Exchange and ultimately knighted by the Queen of England for his “… exceptional achievements as an African businessman, a leading business executive from the Commonwealth and an international public figure.”

This book inspires me in one way or another every time l read it. I use it as a reference when l find myself asking ‘what would Sam have done in such a situation”. It really is a remarkable book.

I really wish that more African cases of such quality could be written and used to complement the more Eurocentric books we rely on now.

Being this type of Zimbabwean, therefore means that I have a responsibility to make sure that those coming after me, my children, nieces, nephews and anyone else l can impact have a chance at the same opportunities that l had albeit in changing environments.

What are you currently reading?

‘Zero to One’ by Peter Thiel. This book is a must read for anyone needing direction on starting a successful company in the 4th Industrial Revolution. It’s easy to read, you won’t put it down, it’s relevant to any context and was written by a man

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

I am so fortunate to have been mentored by some of the best minds l could have come across. People that had significantly overachieved in their own careers and still took a very keen interest in my development. This ranges from the first woman that made me want to be a big boss one day, my aunt, Anna Mupawaenda, who I remember visiting at work and writing about in my first assignment about work – through to my last boss, an amazing woman with

Born and schooled in Zimbabwe, her work experience includes consulting and corporate experience in Human Resources in a career that spans over 25 years across three continents and six countries. She holds a BSc (Hons) Psychology and an MSc Organizational Psychology from University of Bristol, an MSc in Consulting and Coaching for Change and is currently working towards a Doctorate in Business Administration with the Swiss Business School.

such emotional intelligence she can only become your friend, Lucy Quist What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

Authenticity and transparency – I truly believe that these two virtues are not only possible in whatever role you occupy but are also the most sustainable characteristics that a leader should have.

One of my first coaches in HR told me that a good policy should withstand the good and the bad times. I believe that these two virtues have helped me stay grounded during the peaks of my career and have helped me sail through some tough transformational seasons that l have had.

How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

I believe in the African leader, the leader who is focused on developing our very intertwined continent and who believes that unless the rest of the continent

develops, developing my country will not be sustainable. I have dedicated most of my career working with African leaders within a corporate setting and l am so excited that l am now able to take a deeper perspective on leadership in Africa and prepare myself for what l have long known was my passion.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

I personally gave up managing by policy or procedure. I treat them as guidelines which l apply to different situations as the situations demands. No more cut and paste. I have given up on putting people into boxes in the name of talent management because no one was born in a box, we fought too hard to be freed from those other boxes. It’s my role as a leader to use my best judgement in every situation so that I do the very best thing in each situation while protecting the company’s assets etc. This is what leadership is about now.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

My greatest leadership lesson has been an understanding of my critical role as empowering my team to deliver exceptionally. Without the best team, any leader no matter how good they are personally will fail. I have learnt to hire the best for skills and attitude; to remunerate well; motivate and engage and ultimately create a safe environment for my team to continuously do their best and this sometimes means failing.

I believe that I have worked with the best teams in all the organisations l have worked in.

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Tina Muparadzi

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Neria 2) Artist: Oliver Mtukudzi (he’s a legend) 3) TV show: Mukadota (still rolling on the floor when I see the youtube clips) 4) Meal: Sadza, muriwo wemuboora and beef stew 5) Holiday: Leopard Rock

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KEITH VINCENT

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eith Vincent has been committed to the Wilderness Group for over 20 years and in 2013 he was appointed CEO of Wilderness Holdings, after serving as its Chief Operating Officer from 2007.

Growing up in Zimbabwe, Keith knew at the age of nine that he wanted to contribute to the conservation of his country’s wildlife and the protection of its wilderness areas. He developed a love for the outdoors and natural history of the country, becoming a professional guide in 1980. Keith is currently based at the Group’s Gaborone office to place the company’s locus firmly in Botswana – the country in which it was founded in 1983 and where it listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange in 2010.

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What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

Being born and bred in Zimbabwe, not only makes me extremely passionate about the country but it will always be home, no matter where life’s journeys take me. I am fortunate to have learnt a great deal from operating high-end safaris in eight other African countries and am dedicated to bringing these learnings back to Zimbabwe, and to ensure that Wilderness Safaris continues to play a pioneering role in driving sustainable ecotourism in Zimbabwe and to ensure that we put the country back on the map as Africa’s leading ecotourism destination.

What are you currently reading?

I am always armed with my Kindle, reading a wide and varied array of books…usually about three at the same time. This currently includes a business book by David Lavinsky called ‘Start at the End’. www.enrichzimbabwe.com

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

Many people from all walks of life and from all over the world have played a critical role in my ecotourism career.

I would not want to point out any individual as so many people have made a positive influence in both my life and during my time in the safari business; the key is to listen (properly) and to learn from others who have important and relevant teachings to share.

What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

• Passion, in my view, is critical.

• Surround yourself with people who are better educated and passionate than yourself.

• Ensure that you always endeavour to be fair.

• Have a long-term view; envisage where you want to be at the end and then work backwards to the structure to achieve your end goal.

• Empower people to get on with and do their job! Obviously whilst offering advice and mentorship through whatever hurdles they may face.

How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

Wilderness Safaris 4Cs sustainability ethos (Commerce, Community, Culture and Conservation) ensures that we remain as committed to all Cs/aspects of our business, which includes both our internal and external communities. We are therefore extremely dedicated to empowering our local staff and growing future talent for Zimbabwe’s ecotourism industry.

We are in the process of revising our Business School programme to launch a new “Leadership Academy” later this

year; once we have identified suitable internal candidates they will receive extensive training in Leadership and on the fundamentals of running a big business in today’s world.

Obviously in today’s ever-changing environment, we will also teach our staff how to implement change for the business and manage that change as effectively as possible. All our 4Cs, including our staff empowerment and community efforts, are published in our Annual Integrated Report to ensure transparency. The growth of our staff and future leaders is a main priority of the business.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

I have always tried to emulate my leadership style according the company’s values and dedication to responsible tourism. As mentioned above, we do everything we possibly can to adopt and live up to the latest standards in honest and transparent reporting, for example, we have already started to move our reporting under the King IV guidelines.

By structuring our annual Integrated Report around the 4Cs ensures that all aspects of the business are taken seriously – we obviously must do well to enact positive change, which includes both biodiversity conservation and community empowerment.

As we move forward it is vital to constantly adapt and keep up with tomorrow’s trends. Our leadership is constantly travelling throughout the world, bringing back new and exciting ideas – many of which we can learn from and adapt to each of the countries where we operate.

We are also continuously looking for new opportunities to build further conservation economies in Africa, and are extremely excited to be launching our first lodge in Rwanda called Bisate in June this year.

My main goal is to create an environment where the future leaders of Wilderness Safaris are well prepared to take over the

business and to ensure that Wilderness Safaris is always leading sustainable and authentic ecotourism in Africa.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

Without fail, surround yourself with “Great People” – then anything is achievable.

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Keith Vincent

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Andy Brown & The Storm – Passage of Time 2) Artist: Larry Norton, a wonderful wildlife artist 3) TV show: None 4) Meal: Friday lunch at Maringa’s in Victoria Falls and Sadza and Nyama 5) Holiday: Hwange National Park

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CYNTHIA DAVIS

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ynthia Davis recently won ZIWA Women’s Award for Professional Woman of the Year Award 2016, a Finalist for the European Diversity Awards as Diversity Champion, Finalist for the Precious Women Awards 2016 – Best New Business Award and recently been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2017 for Entrepreneur of Excellence Award.

Having worked 18 years within recruitment for leading organisations, she witnessed first-hand the challenges faced by those from ethnic minority and underrepresented backgrounds.

She set up her own recruitment consultancy company - BAME Recruitment which provides fairer employment and hiring processes that are representative and inclusive, reflecting the diverse population of the UK. Cynthia recently worked as a consultant and independent advisor with the House of Commons on attracting and retaining more staff from a BAME (BLACK, ASIAN, MINORITY, ETHNIC) Background.

She strives to create a positive impact around diversity and inclusion and has written articles for the Voice Newspaper and LGBT History Month highlighting the importance of Diversity and Inclusion.

What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

Being Zimbabwean means I was privileged to grow up in one of the most beautiful countries which is not only

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rich in its natural beauty but has some of the most hard working and tenacious people which has helped to shape the person that I am today.

What are you currently reading?

I am currently reading “Audacity of Hope” by Barack Obama, it’s such an inspiring story of how to never give up on your dreams even when everything is stacked against you.

It’s a powerful book of encouragement and shows how you can turn the impossible to possible! it’s so inspiring to think of his journey to becoming the first black President. I find it always helps in getting you motivated and inspired to overcome any odds and succeed.

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

My greatest leadership influence must be Oprah Winfrey, she has shown that you can achieve whatever you want in life if you are prepared to work for it.

She has had the most difficult and challenging upbringing and managed to curve out a successful career within the media and creative sector which is predominantly male environment.

She built one of the most successful empires and managed to do several humanitarian works along the way and help those in less fortunate situations.

She is a shining example of self-belief and a great mentor for black women and is an empowering entrepreneur who has smashed the glass ceiling and proved that women can be just as powerful and successful.

What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

-Integrity, determination, honesty, resilience and authenticity How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

As I am based outside of Zimbabwe and in the UK, I tend to work with a number of people from various Ethnic Minority backgrounds to help support and encourage the next generation of business leaders.

leavers and graduates by helping to support them on their journey to building a successful career.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

The buck always stops with you so you are always aware of the responsibility you have towards your staff and clients.

Sometimes I must make tough decisions but that comes with being the boss. I am however very lucky to have a supportive team behind me which really helps to deal with challenging situations.

As a mentor and a public speaker, I am very much committed to improving equal opportunities for people from all walks of life by encouraging and motiving the next generation of leaders.

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I am also a Brand Partner with Women in the City, an organisation that helps to empower the next generation of female leaders across all sectors of employment.

I am also on the judging panel of the Future Leaders Award Symposium that identifies and highlights the careers of women who work in the City, a cause that is very dear to my heart.

I hope that I can inspire other Zimbabweans as someone who has overcome a lot of obstacles from my humble beginnings in Zimbabwe to become a successful business woman and mentor to the next generation.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

I am doing this via my voluntary mentoring programme to young school

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Cynthia Davis

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Watora Mari – Jah Prayzah 2) Artist: Jah Prayzah 3) TV show: Wenera 4) Meal: Sadza and Oxtail 5) Holiday: Personally, my mother’s house in Chitungwiza and Lake Kariba

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DR. SHINGI MUNYEZA

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qualified accountant, marketer and hospitality practitioner, Dr. Shingi Munyeza is one of the most notable business leaders of his generation, recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurs after independence in 2013 by Empretec Zimbabwe.

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He was conferred an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration and Development by Solusi University in 2010, in recognition of his contribution to the development of tourism in Zimbabwe and across the continent. Also in 2010, he received the prestigious “Industry Mover and Shaker� award from the Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) for his contribution to the hospitality industry across Africa.

Between 2002 and 2015, Dr Shingi Munyeza was the Group Chief Executive of African Sun Limited, the largest hotel group in Zimbabwe. He stepped down to pursue various interests and today, as Chairman and owner of

Vinal Investments, he holds the Master Franchisees for food franchises in Zimbabwe. These include popular food brands such Ocean Basket, Mugg & Bean, Smooch Frozen Yoghurt, Simply Asia and Moyo.

What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

It means realizing what my responsibilities and freedoms are and then exercising my rights in creating a better Zimbabwe for now and for future generations.

What are you currently reading?

Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

Bishop Mnkandla, because of his servant leadership heart.

What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

Commitment, Humility, Integrity Dignity, Excellence How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

By listening to the needs of current and future generations.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

Failure is a place of learning.

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Dr. Shingi Munyeza

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Makanaka Jesu 2) Artist: Minister Mahendere 3) TV show: None 4) Meal: Sadza & Boerewors 5) Holiday: Nyanga

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PHILLIP NHEKAIRO

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rincipal Architect and Director at ARK Design and Developments in Johannesburg, Phillip Nhekairo was schooled at The High School of Art and Design in New York USA before proceeding to Copperbelt University Zambia where he graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor`s Degree in Architecture.

With over 25 years in the industry, he has considerable experience in hospitality and retail design and has practised successfully in Zimbabwe and South Africa on various projects throughout the SADC region and beyond. Phillip is a member of both the Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe and the South African Institute of Architects. He served as the Chairman of the National Joint Practice Committee (NJPC) tasked with upgrading the NJPC type of building contract for Zimbabwean construction Industry. He has also served as examiner for the Architects Council of Zimbabwe and President of the Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe.

What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

Being Zimbabwean means being proud of the rich heritage, history and people of this great land.

What are you currently reading?

I am currently reading a book called Confessions of an Economic Hitman,

by John Perkins.

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

Jesus of Nazareth. Because in his teachings lie the greatest gifts and wisdom which I have ever come across.

What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

• Allow God into your business • Set attainable goals • Be consistent • Understand your strengths and your weaknesses • Create an environment in which strengths are complemented and weaknesses are minimized

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

There are no “short-cuts” in business.

Patience is a virtue, and you reap what you sow.

How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

By contributing to this edition of this publication as a start!

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

By understanding that, contrary to what my ego tells me, I DO NOT know everything. I have learnt to be a good listener, especially to those from a younger generation.

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Phillip Nhekairo

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Ndinomuda Jesu 2) Artist: Minister Michael Mahendere 3) TV show: NEWS 4) Meal: Sadza remugaiwa, road runner ne mubora 5) Holiday: Nduna Safari Lodge, Malilangwe

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ROBIN VELA

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s the current Chair of the National Social Security Authority of Zimbabwe (“NSSA”), Robin Vela leads an institution with over US$1.3 billion of assets under management.

• Innovation – having to make a plan when the norm is not available, • Positivity – always hopeful that a better day will come, and • Gratitude – for the many freedoms and blessing we take for granted

A Chartered Accountant and Investment Banker at his core, he attended Peterhouse College in Marondera and has an honours degree in Economics and Accounting from Bristol University.

“HOPE is the ability to hear the music of the future, FAITH is the courage to dance to it today!”

A Fellow at both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (“ICAEW”) and the UK Chartered Securities Institute, Robin is also a member of the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa.

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He is the past Patron for the African Institute of Petroleum and in 2016 was appointed to the ICAEW Member’s Advisory Board for Africa.

Robin holds various directorships including of First Mutual Holdings Limited and First Banking Corporation Holdings Limited, having also been appointed consultant to the World Bank, IFC and Sanlam Investment Managers in Swaziland.

He has been instrumentally involved in power, energy and Oil and Gas projects on the continent, holding various interests in Resources, Infrastructure, Property, and various cash generative businesses principally in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

• Resilience - given the long struggles for many for survival and economic dignity, www.enrichzimbabwe.com

What are you currently reading?

I am an avid reader who reads a book often repeatedly. I mainly read finance related books and am currently re-reading the following – mainly biographies: • Losing my Virginity (Richard Branson), • Liar’s Poker (Michael Lewis), • Barbarians at the Gate (Story of the fall of RJR Nabisco), • The Art of the Deal (Donald Trump) • Why should white guys have all the fun (Story as to how Reginald Lewis created a US$1bn empire) Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

STEVE JOBS – Without a doubt. His imperfection and humanity; I could relate to his failing. I believe I am a compulsive and consistent failure. I make mistakes repeatedly and daily BUT for me it is not the number of time I fail that matters but the way I get up on every occasion, dust myself off and try again.

Steve Job’s 2005 Stanford University Commencement Speech is something I advocate any aspiring entrepreneur or professional listens to and watches.

He boils all down to 3 Stories.

• Joining the Dots: “You can’t do this going forwards/ Only Backwards’.

He talks about lessons, it is only when you look back you realise why you should go through what you did before!

• Love & Loss: Getting Fired from Apple, Best thing that happened, it hurt. It was his first love. He created Apple. But he did not settle for the failing. He got up and started again.

• Death: Live each day as if it were your last: One day you will be right.

Even those that want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. The point is enjoying what you do, do it with a clear conscious even when no one else is watching. Life is too short.

But the main message that Steve Jobs has engrained in me is to Stay Hungry/ Stay Foolish there will always be someone else who knows more. Engage them, in fact bring them close and into your team. They can only make you look better.

What are your chief virtues? List 5.

1. Courage 2. Judgment 3. Selflessness 4. Conviction 5. Execution

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I live by the following: “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks – Winston Churchill”

How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

Through exemplary leadership. I believe that people buy into what you do and not what you say. So, I am walking in my own lane and doing what I believe is right in the hope that the next generation of business leaders will also do right where they are.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

When you look around and realize just how many lives your actions or omissions affect, you cannot be anything but responsible. I must answer not only to stakeholders but also to myself but above all to God. I also never get ahead of myself and think that all the accolades are for me.

NO, THEY ARE FOR THE OFFICE I HOLD and the day I step down, the next person will get the same. I remember, always, who I am. The Office is what is respected not the individual.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

Staying true to who I am and appreciating that learning never stops.

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Robin Vela

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Awutenge Beer Ne Makeup 2) Artist: Winky D 3) TV show: Mukadota Family 4) Meal: Sadza nemuriwo we dovi 5) Holiday: Bumi Hills or Pamushana

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WADZANAYI MUNYATI

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adzanayi Munyati, owner of Red Hot Cleaning Services was born and raised in the small town of Chivhu in Mashonaland East and moved to Harare after high school.

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She worked for various companies while studying for her Diploma in Tourism and Business Studies and a BBA(IMM) Marketing Degree. In 2006 she relocated to Johannesburg and after a stint in Corporate SA, she quit and founded her business in 2008. Wadzanayi went on to acquire an MBL (Master in Business Leadership) from UNISA School of Business Leadership. A successful entrepreneur, business coach, speaker Wadzi is also an associate Mentor at GIBS (Gordon Institute of Business Science) EDA (Enterprise Development Academy) What does being Zimbabwean mean to you?

Being Zimbabwean means everything to me. It is who I am & everything I do echoes from my being Zimbabwean. My hard worker, fighter and go-getter spirit is that of a typical Zimbo.

I can easily fit into any environment; I always say if you are a Zimbo you can make it anywhere in the world. Education is the epitome of Zimbabwean people, they are constantly developing themselves and demonstrate that one never stops learning formally or informally.

I was raised in a time where the girl child was not seen as inferior but an equal and encouraged to dream & work hard in order to excel, shine & conquer the world so whether in a boardroom or in www.enrichzimbabwe.com

a relationship I see myself as an equal; a privilege some girls/women from other countries sadly do not have. I’m proud of Zimbabwean culture & tradition, our traditional food & home delicacies are to die for, every time I hop on a plane from Zimbabwe after visiting home, I cry because there is no place like home.

I carry my Zimbabwean Shona name (Wadzanayi) with pride everywhere I go as I do my clan name (Masiziva) What are you currently reading?

I am currently reading What I Know for Sure written by Oprah Winfrey as well as The Assassination of Princess Diana.

Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

My greatest leadership influence has been Strive Masiyiwa, if I can also add Ali Dangote and Richard Branson. I have learnt from these three greats that in life, the sky is the limit.

We tend to build our own walls and barriers but the world is alive with possibilities, you can build an empire, influence and empower those around you, make strides, change lives, disrupt the global economic playfield, give back to society and still remain humble.

What are your chief virtues? List 5.

Integrity.

Enthusiasm.

Courage. Trust.

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assist in paying school fees for my young siblings & extended family, they are the next generation of Zimbabwean leaders and education is key in developing and shaping their future. I empower my employees to become the best they can be and to believe in themselves.

I have not reached out to a wide audience as much as I would like but they say charity begins at home therefore it’s those around me that I mentor & guide and I believe they form part of the next generation of leaders.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

Leading by example giving room for making mistakes, remaining a team player Continuous Learning & Developing myself (at least once a year I do a short executive course or attend conferences related to business & leadership) Adapting to changes in the local environment as well as understanding the global environment and how its shaping markets and economies. Social Media has shifted the way products and services are marketed and consumed, there are disruptors and as a business if you don’t keep up& be responsive its game over for you.

Humility.

How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

I mentor young girls back home and in SA. I am a firm believer that once you have gone a few steps up send the elevator down & pay it forward. I also

What have been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

We rise by lifting others Do not take anything personal – it’s BUSINESS nothing personal.

As a leader stay firm on your principles You win some you lose some.

Never stop learning

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Wadzanayi Munyati

All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Rudo Imoto 2) Artist: Marshal Munhumumwe 3) TV show: Amai Chisamba 4) Meal: Rice & Peanut Butter and Road Runner Chicken 5) Holiday: Victoria Falls

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ED BERRY

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EO of recently launched Rainbow Airlines, Ed Berry had this to say when we asked him what being Zimbabwean means to him; I am very proudly Zimbabwean, as my two sons are too, and I hope my grandchildren will be. I see a great future for Zimbabwe, with huge prospects for businesses wanting to invest here. As far as I am concerned, the time to invest is NOW!

them the responsibility of getting what you have allocated to them done; and at the same time giving them the authority that goes with that task, Controlling – keeping tabs on the projects and different people who you have allocated the different tasks to without unnecessary interference, Respect – for both my management, my staff and customers, Restraint – having the ability

the leadership qualities, and give these people the right sort of training.

to hold back when someone is not doing it “my way”; so long as it appears they will achieve the required results. If there is a 6th then it is Teamwork.

What has been your greatest leadership lesson in business?

I was made General Manager of a large company in my mid-twenties and it was a case of “sink or swim”; luckily, I survived and learned that running a company is not such a hard thing.

How are you becoming a more responsible and responsive leader?

I try every day to be more responsible and responsive than I was the previous day, as I think this is something that is ongoing and easily forgotten.

What are you currently reading?

I read any Wilbur Smith book I can get my hands on – I have just finished the Predator.

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Who has been your greatest leadership influence and why?

My Uncle Nev Richards – he was born in Zim and now is 98 years old.

He started business with a small store on his farm near Masvingo (then Fort Victoria), and grew the business up to be a huge wholesale business.

He paid for me to go on my first business Management course – and I think during that course, I learned more about business management than any other course I have attended. My Uncle remained a real Gentleman during his whole career, and I cannot name one person who thought badly about him.

He taught me that one does not have to be hard and ruthless to do well in business.

What are your chief leadership virtues? List 5.

Listed below – unfortunately I do not have all of them – Organizing – deciding what needs to be done on a project and who can do it, Delegating – giving the right person the job to do, so giving www.enrichzimbabwe.com

How are you developing the next generation of Zimbabwean business leaders?

I think some people are born to be a business leaders – for that reason you see business leaders who have not even got O level at school, alongside those with numerous degrees. I think one should try and identify those that have

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All time favourite Zimbabwean 1) Song: Neil Diamond’s Crackling Rose 2) Artist: Neil Diamond 3) TV show: I have not watched TV in years 4) Meal: Nice thick rump steak 5) Holiday: Kariba

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ORGANISATION Kufunda Village

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ufunda Village was founded in 2002 by Maaianne Knuth a woman of Danish and Zimbabwean origin. She felt called to create a place that carries the inner resilience, wealth and dignity of Zimbabwe into the world, contradicting the general attitude of picturing African countries as needy and helpless. Her visits to the rural home of her Zimbabwean grandmother were engraved with amazement about the knowledge of life that she was holding and how deeply it connected with the community she lived in. Taking that as inspiration she started www.enrichzimbabwe.com

sharing about her idea and found people willing to step in and take the dream to higher levels.

Today Kufunda Village is a living community as well as a learning center focusing on community development, individual growth and sustainability in the areas of food, water and energy.

The CommUniversity is our platform for sharing and deepening what we are learning as part of our journey to become a healthy vibrant community.

We want to support communities,

individuals, young and old, people from near and far to discover their gifts and talents and work from a place of inner wealth, confidence and strength to face the challenges of today.

Our programs are: • Kufunda leadership programsespecially designed for young people to acquire practical skills in the areas of permaculture, mushroom growing etc. as well as individual development, conversation skills, project management and community organizing

• Community Development programs -using the Art of Hosting methodology to host conversation on an equal level with everyone in the circle having the right to speak, supporting the community by listening to their wisdom and creating solutions for themselves • Women programs- designed to offer a space for women to focus on their gifts and skills and develop strategies on utilizing these more fully when facing the challenges in their life contexts • Learning Camps –Kufunda is serving as a bridge connecting people from all walks of life. Our learning camps are making this experience an enriching happening for the participants offering insights into different life’s and more awareness about what life can also be

• Caring for the young -has over the years become a broader vision than ever imagined and we are starting to offer alternative education to our own children and children from the surrounding communities that supports them in their natural development Join us by becoming a ‘VOLEARNTEER’/Co-learner We welcome all visitors to Kufunda and greatly appreciate the skills, talents and cultures they bring to share with us and the openness to learn with, and from, Kufunda.

Support us by making a donation that will further enable the work of our learning village. We are working to become more and more self-reliant and sustainable as a village but there is work that will continue to need support, in particular our Community, Youth and Women programs and our educational work with children. You can make an open donation or donate for a specific program or purpose it can be a one-off donation or a smaller amount that you give on a regular basis, which will help to plan more consistently.

Contact Us: E-Mail: admin@kufunda.org Website: www.kufunda.org Facebook: Kufunda Learning Village

COMMUNITY

ORGANISATION Childline Zimbabwe

Childline Zimbabwe in 2016

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It was9% based onabout existing Childline Mission geographic location. Childline employs In 2015, were boys South Africa and Childline UK models.

To counsel, comfort and protect all a rights‑based approach and 91% about girls % % throughout its children in Zimbabwe through the activities addressing sexual and gender‑ are about girls are about boys The Zimbabwean community was provision of a free confidential 24hour based violence, sexual and reproductive mobilized to support this initiative child helpline, free post service and health issues given the nature of child Drop‑inreported Centres; and respond13 toto all15abuse its prevalence in Zimbabwe. through donations in cash and kind.

Child marriage is The commonly as To affecting year and old girls Ministry of Health and Child age Welfare children recorded in distress and seeks to provide children, families The minimum of survivors is inpromote, the 7 tofoster 9 yearsIt age group officially launched the Helpline service and encourage the protection and care and those involved with children, realising its crucial Sexual role in preventing, of children in Zimbabwe. preventative, educational, therapeutic & emotional abuse are the most commonly reported forms of abuse detecting and responding to child13 abuse, and rehabilitation services in addition to affecting - 15 year olds violence and exploitation. research and advocacy.

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Girls are most commonly reported to be affected by 1. www.enrichzimbabwe.com sexual abuse 2. emotional abuse 3. neglect 4. physical abuse

Neglect is the most commonly reported form of abuse affecting 0 to 6 year olds

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This comprises over 15

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are about boys

Child marriage is commonly reported as affecting 13 to 15 year old girls The minimum age of survivors recorded is in the 7 to 9 years age group

Sexual & emotional abuse are the most commonly reported forms of abuse affecting 13 - 15 year olds Physical abuse is the most commonly reported form of abuse affecting 10 to 12 year olds Girls are most commonly reported to be affected by 1. sexual abuse 2. emotional abuse 3. neglect 4. physical abuse 5. child marriage Boys are most commonly reported to be suffering : 1. neglect 2. physical abuse 3. sexual abuse 4. emotional abuse 5. domestic child labor

Neglect is the most commonly reported form of abuse affecting 0 to 6 year olds

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This comprises over 15 different categories including delinquency, bereavement, academic problems, parents in conflict, parent/child relations, anxiety etc

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Childline Zimbabwe would like to acknowledge Zimbabwe’s Cellular Network Providers: ECONET, TELECEL, NETONE, Internet Services Provider: ZOL, Connectivity Provider: Telone and their governing body POTRAZ for making the 116 Helpline a Free Phone Service

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WATCH FARAI MUNJOMA PETER In 2014, Farai launched Shasha Iseminar – an online education platform. At the age of 17 he began compiling A-level course content, study notes and test questions and uploading them online. All content was approved by teachers & examiners.

He made it a free service to counter the high cost of textbooks.

DENISE KHUMALO

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Is a Zimbabwean film maker who is based in Los Angeles. She attended New York Film Academy and has gone one to win a number of awards for her documentary “Khayalami”.

These awards include a Recognition in Excellence of Documentary Filmmaking Award received in Hollywood at the United International Film Festival and the award for "Best foreign short documentary" at the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards.

Khayalami has also had international screening in South Africa at the Sanaa Africa Festival.

Munjoma went on to study at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, were he was awarded a Global Merit scholarship to be a catalyst student.

CRAIG ZOOWIE is a lifestyle, fashion and luxury events impresario. Certified Stylist and Grooming Consultant as well as Luxury Events Designer. His love for life and fun doesn't hinder him from his passion for detail and perfection. Hailing from Bulawayo with a number of awards under his belt, Craig believes in having passion for what you enjoy and paying microscopic and clinical attention to detail as well as not conforming to trends, but rather creating them

SINDISO NYONI A Bulawayo native who graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a BTech degree in Graphic Design. He has been part of the illustration teams on some Cannes Lion-winning campaigns, showcased art in the Piñatarama 2.0 exhibition in Mexico City, selected to participate at the Art Takes Times Square exhibition in New York. In 2013 Sindiso took part in the Dizajn Afrike Dyalli Association exhibition in Croatia.

In the same year, Outdoor ad company JCDecaux, showcased 50 posters by 50 designers on digital billboards in London’s Cromwell Road for World Communication Design Day, he showcased his piece entitled Amandla – All power to the Dreamers. www.enrichzimbabwe.com

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PIP KEMBO Philip Kembo born and raised in Harare. He attended Hartmann House Primary, St. George’s college and is now based in the United States of America.

CHARLES MUNGOSHI Jr, Son of renowned literature legend Charles Mungoshi and award winning actor Jesesi Mungoshi (Neria) is the founder of Elevation which is a Motivational and Inspirational talk platform that is hosted once a month.

He has also published a number of books and written columns in The Herald Zimbabwe.

Pip is a music producer and is responsible for putting together the components of a song. He has worked with Dani Ivory (Pianist for Beyonce), Chris Batson (BMG Artist), Madison Beer (Island Def Jam Artist), Lovy (Iggy Azaelia producer) and B.ham (Ty $ Sign producer).

DAVID ZINYAMA

Pip has also worked closely with T-Collar ( Rita Ora, Chris Brown and Fifth Harmony producer) and Brian Soko ( Beyonce, Drake and Lil Wayne producer).

Asked: What fascinates you and how is it feeding into your work? He responded, “Peoples lives fascinate me. A situation that someone is going through whether I know them or not I love putting this in to my work.”

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David is a freelance digital artist and creative director based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

KAREN PAIDA MUKWEDEYA Karen is a producer from Harare who made it to the Top 3 of the TLC Next Great Presenter search in 2016 from more than 1500 auditions received from across Africa.

She is a producer and presenter. Her first Job was a social media manager for Jewel Magazine and later ventured into video editing then producing and presenting for a webshow called Nafuna Now. www.enrichzimbabwe.com

HUBS

360 Mining, Engineering and Transport Expo is a 3 day event being held from the 19th of July to the 21st of July 2017 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) in Bulawayo. Mine Entra is Zimbabwe’s biggest exhibition for the mining, engineering and transport industries. The event is open to traders and business visitors only. Opening Times: 9.00am – 5.00pm daily. Visit www.zitf.net for more details

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The Victoria Falls Marathon 2017 The marathon race provides a platform for both local and international runners to pit themselves against the best!

A 42.2km marathon race, 21.2km half marathon run and a 7.5km fun run is available. The marathon race route starts in the car park outside the banks/ Ilala Lodge entrance, then crosses over the Vic Falls Bridge, briefly into Zambia. The route continues through the Zambezi National Park and ends at the Victoria Falls primary school. The Full Marathon is a ‘double loop’. There are plenty of water points along the way to keep you refreshed, and you may even glimpse wildlife !

Visit http://www.vicfallsmarathon.com for more details.

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27 July to 01 August 2017 The Nedbank Tour de Tuli has been running for the past 12 years and is a mountain bike tour through Africa’s pristine wilderness areas in Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

It is the main fundraiser for Children in the Wilderness (CITW), and all funds raised by the tour are channelled directly into CITW. The tour has hosted over 3 200 cyclists and raised R18 million which allowed for the hosting of over 5 600 children on their camp programme and over 11 000 children on the Eco‑Club programme. Register: www.tourdewilderness. com/nedbank‑tour‑de‑tuli/

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The Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase is collaboration between a group of creatives, designers and culture vultures that came together out of a shared passion for all things Zimbabwean. They love Zimbabwean people, culture, clothes, design, art and music and sought to share their creative and organizational abilities to bring Zimbabwe fashion to the U.K. in an all-around fashion-spectacular.

Show dates: London: August 05, 2017. Visit www. http:// zimbabwefashionshowcase. com for more details

ZIBF is Africa's premier book and publishing trade fair, showcasing the largest and most diverse annual exhibition of books, magazines, journals, CDs, DVDs as well as printing and publishing technology on the continent.

It is a non-proďŹ t making association of professionals from the literary community within and outside Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe International Book Fair is a 2 day event being held from the 31st of July to the 5th of August 2017 at the Harare Gardens in Harare.

Visit http://www.zibfa.org.zw for more detail.

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REVIEWS Books currently in the hands of our proďŹ led leaders.

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