Strive Masiyiwa
| Strive Masiyiwa | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 January 1961 Zimbabwe |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Zimbabwe |
| Alma mater | University of Wales |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and chairman of global telecommunications group Econet Wireless. |
| Home town | London |
| Spouse(s) | Tsitsi Masiyiwa |
| Children | 6 |
Strive Masiyiwa (born 29 January 1961) is a London-based Zimbabwean businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and executive chairman of diversified international telecommunications group Econet Wireless.
Masiyiwa is a member of the Africa Progress Panel (APP), a group of ten distinguished individuals who advocate at the highest levels for equitable and sustainable development in Africa. As a Panel Member he facilitates coalition building to leverage and broker knowledge, and convenes decision-makers to influence policy for lasting change in Africa.
He has won numerous accolades and gained international recognition for his business expertise and philanthropy, and is considered one of Africa's most generous humanitarians. Masiyiwa has used his wealth to provide scholarships to over 100,000 young Africans over the past 20 years through his family foundation. He supports over 40,000 orphans with educational initiatives, as well as sponsoring students at universities in America, The United Kingdom, and China.
Masiyiwa also funds initiatives in public health and agriculture across the African continent.
Strive Masiyiwa was born in the African country of Zimbabwe on 29 January 1961. He attended primary school in Zambia before completing his secondary education in Scotland. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wales.
Strive Masiyiwa serves on the boards of some global organisations, including The Rockefeller Foundation, US Council on Foreign Relations International Advisory Board, the Asia Society, the Africa Progress Panel (APP),Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), The Micronutrient Initiative of Canada, Grow Africa, The African Union's (AU) EBOLA Fund,Morehouse College Board, and The Pan African Strategic Institute.
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