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Seven African Entrepreneurs Who inspire Innovation
Friday, June 24, 2011
Strive Masiyiwa
The Mogul
Relentless, tenacious and savvy are just a few words to describe this electrical engineer who left England in 1988 to return to his native Zimbabwe. When Strive Mayisiwa tried to obtain a license to provide wireless telecommunication in Zimbabwe he was met with severe opposition from the government monopoly. Undaunted, Mayisiwa fought the corrupt practices of the government, sustaining a fierce court battle until Econet was granted an operating license in 1997. Econet has since expanded operations beyond Zimbabwe to several African countries. Strive Masiyiwa has become one of the most spectacular success stories in Africa, having surmounted Goliath-like obstacles to create a multi-million dollar enterprise.
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