BUSINESS CHAMBER
The ZIMSA Chamber facilitates connections and provides essential information for businesspeople and investors interested in Zimbabwe and South Africa across various sectors including Mining, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Tourism, and Finance.
"To be the premier catalyst for fostering economic growth, collaboration, and prosperity between Zimbabwe and South Africa, driving sustainable development and innovation across diverse sectors."
"The Zimbabwe South Africa (ZIMSA) Business Chamber is committed to facilitating strategic partnerships, promoting investment opportunities, and fostering a vibrant business ecosystem between Zimbabwean and South African enterprises. Through advocacy, networking, and resource-sharing initiatives, we strive to empower businesses to thrive, create jobs, and contribute to the socio-economic advancement of both nations."
Our diverse team brings together a wealth of experience and skills to design and deliver effective strategies for members and non-members alike, ensuring your business objectives are met.
MR FARAI MADZIWANYIKA
Meet the ZIMSA Business Chamber President. Farai has over three decades of experience in various sectors of the economy since graduating with a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree and completing his Articles of Clerkship and much later on, an MBA from Henley Business School (Reading University). Farai worked in the UK as a Business Analyst for a London Stock Exchange listed entity, with his responsibly covering England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. His career took him to South Africa where he served as a Finance Director for a division of a Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed entity before venturing into business as the CEO of a financial advisory firm in Johannesburg. Farai’s other interests include being the Southern Africa coordinator for ZimThrive, a feel good diaspora initiative that seeks to promote the beauty of Zimbabwe’s people, tourism, foods and cultures and to promote dialogue and engagement between the diaspora and her home country.
Dorriane Chiwandire sithole
Meet the ZIMSA Business Chamber CEO. Dorriane Chiwandire Sithole is a corporate marketer turned entrepreneur. Having been in South Africa for over 20 years, she has extensive experience and networks in Marketing, Project Management and Administration gained during her time in the corporate sector where she has been employed by giants such as IBM, Experian SA, RMB Private Bank and Penguin International.
A hunger for success and making an impact in Africa enticed Dorriane into the entrepreneurial field. She founded House of Havilah, a fashion brand that became a success in the province of Gauteng, South Africa, dressing the Miss Universe finalists for some of their events. The same brand birthed a TV Programme, Dress Me Too, which aired on a South African TV channel.
Dorriane currently owns a Property Management Company, HOH, which runs a successful hospitality business offering short/long term stays in luxury apartments, residential property management and sales. Her love for community is seen in her involvement with various NPOs as Leader of the Yes We Can Business Women organization youth pillar, Trustee at the Mpho Moerane Foundation and recently, her own Initiative by her NPO, Havilah Hope Centre to focus on mentoring and nurturing a love for sport to disadvantaged young boys in the communities. Dorriane has a deep seated passion for Zimbabwean Business and is excited to be working with ZimSa Business Chamber.
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