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Tinashe Manzungu

Tinashe Manzungu (born 27 October 1985) is a Zimbabwean businessman. He is a former president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce,[1] co-founder and CEO of Zimbuild Property Investments,[2][3] and chairman of TM Group.[4] Manzungu is also the current Africa Business Council board director.[5][6][7]

Tinashe Manzungu
Born (1985-10-27) 27 October 1985 (age 39)
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
Alma materInternational Women's University
OccupationBusinessman
Years active2010–present
Organization(s)Zimbuild, Clientsure

Life and career

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Manzungu was born in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, on 27 October 1985. As an entrepreneur, he has interests in construction, financial services, and insurance.[8][9] In 2020, he was appointed president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce[10] and subsequently reappointed in 2021.[11] He sits on the COMESA business council[12][13] and on the Africa Business Council.[14][15]

In 2023, he was recognised at the Leaders Without Borders[16] annual business summit,[17][18][16] and a year later, he was selected among the group's Top 100 Influential Global Voices.[19]

In 2024, he was appointed president of the Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association.[20][21]

Positions

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  • Midlands State University – (former council member)[22][23]
  • Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association – senior vice president[24]
  • Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions (board member)[25]
  • ZIMCARE Trust (board chair)[26][27]
  • African Business Council (board director)[28]
  • Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (former president)[1]
  • COMESA Business Council (board director)[12]

Selected awards

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  • Magafest Business Awards 2017 – CEO of the year[29]
  • Magafest Business Awards 2017 – Industrialist of the year[30]
  • 100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans Under 40 of 2018[31]
  • Megafest Top 20 Outstanding Man in Business 2019[32]
  • Magafest Business Awards 2020 – Businessman of the Year 2020[33][34]
  • African Achievers Awards 2023 – Excellence in Leadership[35]
  • African Achievers Awards 2023 – Global Corporate Enterprise in Africa[36][37]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Manzungu retains ZNCC presidency". eBusiness Weekly. 13 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Manzungu to Date the Federation of Egyptian Industries – Eswatini Positive News". 28 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Zimbuild signs strategic deals with Malaysian construction tech firms | Business News Africa". 17 November 2023.
  4. ^ "The young face behind TM Group". sundaymail.co.zw. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  5. ^ Gwabuzela, Thamsanqa (5 April 2023). "Zim Tycoon Manzungu to Headline Global Business Summit".
  6. ^ "Business tycoon Tinashe Manzungu to headline global business summit | Business News Africa". 13 April 2023.
  7. ^ Isaac, Nkechi (28 September 2023). "Manzungu to Engage Federation of Egyptian Industries @ IMCE".
  8. ^ "Manzungu to represent sub-Saharan region at IMCE – Daily News". 28 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Manzungu 'conquers Zim' | Business Times". businesstimes.co.zw. 16 November 2018.
  10. ^ Mashoko, Blessing (24 August 2020). "Congratulations Dr Tinashe Manzungu!".
  11. ^ "Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce – Change of Leadership Notice – PACCl".
  12. ^ a b "Dr. Tinashe Manzungu – COMESA Business Council". 21 September 2022.
  13. ^ "CBC: 16th Board Meeting held on 1st July – Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry – MCCI". mcci.org.
  14. ^ "The Chronicle – Breaking news".
  15. ^ "Manzungu vows to bring international investors in the construction sector | Midweek-Watch". midweekwatch.com. 18 November 2023.
  16. ^ a b "The Chronicle – Breaking news".
  17. ^ "Manzungu honoured in UK". The Zimbabwe Independent.
  18. ^ "Zim business leader headline infrastructure Indaba in UK".
  19. ^ "Manzungu among bigwigs at LWB top 100 influential voices in UK". dailynews.co.tz. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Positive outlook for construction industry". chronicle.co.zw. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  21. ^ "ZBCA ready for SABC meetings". businesstimes.co.zw. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Fact file: Tinashe Manzungu". 28 August 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via PressReader.
  23. ^ "Manzungu speaks on the possible partnership between southern Africa and Egypt ahead of the IMCE". 4 October 2023 – via youtube.com.
  24. ^ "Contractors urge Govt to engage locals".
  25. ^ "Board – ZAMFI".
  26. ^ "Send children to school, says Zimcare".
  27. ^ "Empowerment". 11 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via PressReader.
  28. ^ "African Business Council Director wins award for leadership". 21 July 2023.
  29. ^ "Dr Manzungu crowned Midlands Megafest chief executive and industrialist of the Year". The Sunday News. 14 October 2017.
  30. ^ "Gweru entrepreneur scoops Megafest awards". newsday.co.zw. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  31. ^ "100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans Under 40 List (2018), by Gorindemabwe Frontier | Three Men on a Boat". 29 October 2018.
  32. ^ "Facebook". facebook.com.
  33. ^ "Zimbabwe's Manzungu Honoured by America's CMU". 23 May 2023.
  34. ^ Maduna, Sihle (30 May 2023). "Business Tycoon Manzungu Receives Honorary Degree in the US".
  35. ^ "Another feather in the cap for Midlands businessman". The Standard.
  36. ^ "'Real estate key driver for African development' | ZiFM Stereo". zifmstereo.co.zw. 17 July 2023.
  37. ^ "United Kingdom's Lord Wooley invites Zimbabwe business tycoon Dr Manzungu to UK parly for prestigious awards ceremony". newsdigest.co.zw. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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