The Gorindemabwe Frontier has released its 2013 list of most influential young Zimbabweans, that is Zimbabweans under the age of 40.
Before you ask us what defines influence and how they came up with it, we are just about as clueless with you. We hope to have a chat with them soon and see how it is compiled.
There are some surprising inclusions/omissions but here is the list below as originally published by Zimbablog.
What do yo think? Is the list of the most of the most influential young Zimbabweans?
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
DJ> Zi FM
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
Group 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
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