Strive Masiyiwa

Biography

Strive Masiyiwa is the wealthiest Zimbabwean with a net worth of $2.7 billion in 2022. Educated in Scotland, Strive Masiyiwa returned to his home country of Zimbabwe after 17 years and started the technology company Econet Global. Econet Global has business operations in 20+ companies across five continents. Strive Masiyiwa has forged his way as an influential African leader and philanthropist receiving numerous awards and accolades. Masiyiwa and his wife founded Higherlife Foundations which supports and educates orphans in Africa. He is a strong supporter of campaigns pertaining to health and is a strong environmentalist. Learn more about him here.

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