Gorindemabwe’s 100 most influential young Zimbabweans of 2013

Pastor Uebert Angel, founder of Spirity Embassy Ministries, has been named top of the 100 Most Influential Zimbabweans Under 40. He is followed at 2nd place by Mbada Diamonds Corporate Services Executive, George Manyaya and Pastor Emmanuel Makandiwa of United Family International Church (UFIC)  at 3rd place.

The Gorindemabwe Frontier, led by Walter Chimene, explains its criteria thus: “Our definition of influence is derived from the essence of thought leadership. This means that our focus is on young Zimbabweans who are driving agendas that will enable the Zimbabwean society to embrace the future it wishes to see come to true. The criteria of selection includes anchors such as prudent visionary leadership, entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to contribution.

Here is the full list.

1) Uebert Angel
Founder – Spirit Embassy Ministries
Speaker|Author|Entrepreneur

2) George Manyaya
Corporate Services Executive – Mbada Diamonds
Stategist|Developmentalist|Philanthropist

3) Emmanuel Makandiwa
Founder – United Family International Church (UFIC)
Speaker|Entrepreneur|Philanthropist

4) Chris Mugaga
Founder – Econometer Global Capital
Speaker | Researcher | Writer

5) Vimbayi Kajese
Presenter – China Central Television(CCTV)
Panelist|EventHost|Brand Ambassador

6) Wallace Chirumuko (WinkyD)
President – Ninja Movement
Singer | Producer | BrandAmbabssador

7 ) Kirsty Coventry
Award Winning Athlete
Olympic Medalist | Activist | Brand Ambassador

8) Lawrence Moyo
Editor – H-Metro
Writer|Analyst|Critic

9) Errol Muzawazi
Editor-In-Chief – Book of African Records
Lecturer | Activist | Adventurer

10) Tawanda Mutyebere
Founder – Chicken Slice
Enterpreneur|Musician|Philanthropist

11) Brains Muchemwa
CEO – Oxlink Capital
Strategist | Analyst | Researcher

12) Titus Gwemende
Economic Governance and Trade Portfolio – Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zimbabwe Mission
Speaker|Writer|Activist

13) Nelson Chamisa
Secretary General – MDC-T
Politician|Activist|Philanthropist

14) Advocate Farai Mutamangira
Chairman – Hwange Colliery Company
Lawyer|Entrepreneur|Activist

15) Vimbai Mutinhiri
Co -Host – Star Gist
Supermodel | Presenter | Singer

16 ) Chiwoniso Maraire (1976-2013)
Pioneer – Contemporary Mbira Movement
Singer | Songwriter | Producer

17) Pascal Nyasha
CEO – EPS Mobile
Speaker | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist

18 ) Fungai Tichawangana
Chief Imagineer – Exist Digital /Aripano Infinity Media Group
Entrepreneur | Critic | Photojournalist

19) Francis Mwale
Econet Partner Services Manager – Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Trainer | Developmentalist | Critic

20) Psychology Maziwisa
Political and Legal Advisor – Ministry of Youth,Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment
Writer | Developmentalist | Critic

21) Pakvo Mutendera
Director – Columbus TV
Stategist|Entrepreneur|Critic

22) Batsirai Java
Founder – Tabernacles of Grace Ministries
Speaker|Entrepreneur|Developmentalist

23) Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa
Radio Presenter – ZiFM
Presenter | Activist | Brand Ambassador

24) Chris Mutangadura
Legal Adviser – Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Strategist|Analyst|Critic

25) Barry Manandi
Director – Columbus TV
Presenter | Strategist | Brand Specialist

26) Vukani Dhladhla
Founder – Abiding Hope Global Ministries
Speaker|Author|Critic

27 ) Limbikani Makani
Founder – TechZim
Entrepreneur|Activist|Philanthropist

28) Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi
Photojournalist – Dailynews
Activist|Developmentalist|Photographer

29) Sulumani Chimbetu
Multiple-Award Winning Artist
Singer|Entrepreneur|Activist

30 ) Rutendo Chabururuka
Brand Manager – Netone Cellular
Speaker|Writer|Critic

31) Fungai Makoni
Managing Director – Pathfinder Luxury Coaches
Entrepreneur|Activist|Philanthropist

32) Grace Chirenje
Director – Zimbabwe Young Women Network for Peace Building Project
Activist|Panelist|Critic

33) Tendai Garwe
Programme Director – Women Excel
Speaker|Critic|Developmentalist

34) Sydney Chisi
Director – Youth Initiative for Democracy in Zimbabwe (YIDEZ)
Activist|Panelist|Critic

35) Advocate Thabani Mpofu
Founder – Thabani Mpofu Centre for Justice
Developmentalist|Activist|BrandAmbasssdor

36) Arthur Marara
Founder – Greatness Clinic Trust
Attorney|Author|Speaker

37) Charles Mushinga
Editor – The Bridge
Writer|Developmentalist|Critic

38) Masimba Nyamanhindi
Programme Director – Students Solidarity Trust
Activist|Speaker|Writer

39) Evan Mawarire
Founder – Nectar Creative Media
Pastor|Author|Entrepreneur

40) Chamu Chiwanza
Director – One Turn Mining
Entrepreneur|Activist|Entertainer

41 ) Carl Joshua Ncube
Pioneer – Zim International Comedy Movement
Stand Up Comic|Animator|Graphic Designer

42) Sugar Chagonda
Spokesperson – Zimbabwe Tourism Authority(ZTA)
Presenter|Activist|Critic

43) Rudo Nyangulu
Business Developer – V.S Nyangulu & Associates Legal Practitioners
Entrepreneur|Photographer|Philanthropist

44) Tendai Wenyika
Secretary General – Pan African Youth Parliament
Politician|Activist|Critic

45) Leander Kandiero
DJ – Star FM
Presenter|Analyst|Researcher

46) Oscar Pambuka
Managing Director – Oscar Pambuka and Associates
Presenter|Producer|Panelist

47) Livingstone Dzikira
Director – Zimbabwe Youth Council
Politician|Activist|Developmentalist

48) Nicholas Bhero
Host – Africa Renaissance Youth Summit
Entrepreneur|Speaker|Playwright

49) Dr Patson Dzamara
President – Off The Hook Group
Speaker|Author|Philanthropist

50) Pokello Nare
Zim Representative – Big Brother Africa 2013
Fashionista|Socialite|Brand Ambassador

51) Canicious Mushavi
Founder – Autus Microfinance Bank
Speaker|Writer|Acturial Scientist

52) Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen
Founder – Zimbabwe Fashion Week
Supermodel|Activist|Entrepreneur

53) Knowledge Musona
Striker – Kaizer Chiefs
Footballer|Activist|Brand Ambassador

54) Brendan Taylor
Player – Zimbabwe National Cricket Team
Model|Activist|Brand Ambassador

55) Chris Muyeche
CEO – Frontrunner Success Research Company
Speaker|Reasearcher|Author

56) Joel Gombera
roup Marketing Manager – CBZ Holdings
Speaker|Developmentalist|Philanthropist

57) Tsitsi Mutendi
Founding Editor – Jewel Magazine
Critic|Developmentalist|Consultant

58 ) Misheck Gondo
Director – National Association of Youth Organisations
Activist|Developmentalist|Writer

59) Hilary Maradzika
Photojournalist – Newsday
Media Consultant|Developmentalist|Critic

60) Mike Gava
Member of Parliament – MhondoroNgezi (Zanu PF)
Politician|Developmentalist|Critic

61) Dr Charlton Tsodzo
Chairman – Maendelo Media
Academic|Entrepreneur|Developmentalist

62) Danai Gurira
Pioneer – ZimHolywood Movement
Actor|Filmmaker|Playwright

63) Anastancia Ndhlovu
Member of Parliament – Shurugwi East (Zanu PF)
Politician|Activist|Developmentalist

64) Garikai Chengu
Founder – Chengu Gold Mining
Entrepreneur|Activist|Critic

65) Precious Shumba
Director – Harare Residents Association Trust
Activist|Philanthropist|Critic

66 ) Moses Donsa Nkomo
Senior Partner – DonsaNkomo and Mutangi IP Attorneys
Writer|Entrepreneur|Critic

67 ) Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Journalist – The Herald
Writer|Critic|Lifestyle Consultant

68) Barbara Rwodzi
CEO – BarRue Knitwear
Entrepreneur|Critic|Brand Ambassador

69) NoViolet Bulawayo
Award Winning Author
Academic|Critic|Activist

70) Augustine Moyo
Public Relations Director – Zimbabwe Nationanal Road Authority(ZINARA)
Writer|Activist|Developmentalist

71) Justin Mahlahla
Presenter – ZBC News
Speaker|Playwright|Author

72 ) Munyaradzi Takawira
Founder – Joshua Foundation Trust
Activist|Trainer|Critic

73) Mathias Mhere
Gospel Sensation
Musician|Activist|Brand Ambassador

74) Simon Bere
Chief Strategist – Simon Bere Inc.
Strategist|Trainer|Critic

75) Temba Ruvingo
Finance Manager – NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe
Developmentalist|Critic|Brand Ambassador

76) Fungai Machirori
Founder – Her Zimbabwe
Photojournalist|Blogger|Critic

77 ) Tenford Chitanana
Artistic Director – Zimbabwe Youth Festival
Film maker|Critic|Activist

78) Dalumuzi Mhlanga
Founder – Lead Us Today
Academic|Activist|Humanitarian

79) Dudu Manhenga
Award Winning Artist
Singer|Composer|Brand Ambassador

80) Rumbi Katedza
Founder – MaiJai Films
Film maker|Activist|Panelist

81) Tawanda Mazhangara
Producer – Young Gifted and Talented( ZBC)
Activist|Developmentalist|Critic

82 ) Nigel Jack
Founder – Jaden Media
Author|Filmmaker|Critic

83) Lucy Mazingi
Director – Youth Empowerment Transformation Trust(YETT)
Activist|Developmentalist|Critic

84) Tehn Diamond
Lead Singer – Few Kings
Singer|Entrepreneur|Activist

85) Nqobizitha Mlilo
Founder – Enqore Media
Director|Animator|Speaker

86) DJ  Smiley
Pioneer – Zim Dancehall Movement
Presenter|Activist|Critic

87) Canisio Mudzimu
Public Relations Manager – Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
Developmentalist|Entrepreneur|Critic

88) Emegy Chizanga (Freeman)
Pioneer – Daangerzone Movement
Singer|Activist|Brand Ambassador

89) Liberty Chirove
Founder – Web Imagineers
Entrepreneur|Writer|Activist

90) Thenjiwe Mutiti
Founder – Spring Strings
Creative Director|Activist|Developmentalist

91) McDonald Chidavaenzi (McDee)
Award Winning Artist
Singer|Songwriter|Producer

92) Mukudzei Mukombe (JahPrayzah)
Lead Singer – 3rd Generation Band
Singer|Songwriter|Brand Ambassador

93) Plot Mhako
Artistic Director – Jibilika Dance Trust
Entrepreneur|Activist|Brand Ambassador

94) Solomon Madzore
Chairman – MDCT-T Youth Assembly
Singer|Songwriter|Producer

95) Oscar Habeenzu
Chairman – iNduku Publishing Group
Author|Activist|Developmentalist

96) Aldrian Harrison
Founder – Zim Hip Hop Awards
Critic|Developmentalist|Activist

97) Kanyemba Bonzo
DJ – National FM
Presenter|Producer|Activist

98) Promise Mkwananzi
Secretary General – MDC -T Youth Assembly
Politician|Activist|Panelist

99) Mcdonald Gurira
DJ – Spot FM
Researcher|Developmentalist|Activist

100) Beverly Sibanda
Lead Dancer – Bev and The Sexy Angels
Dancer|Activist|Musician