
Zimbabwean Billionaire: Entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa Empowers Vulnerable Children with 11,100 Scholarships
In a remarkable display of philanthropy, Zimbabwean billionaire and renowned entrepreneur, Strive Masiyiwa, has announced the awarding of an astounding 11,100 scholarships to vulnerable children across Zimbabwe through his foundation, with 5,300 distributed in the first half of this year. Masiyiwa and his wife Tsitsi Masiyiwa in 1996, founded Higherlife Foundation which has remained committed to investing in Africa’s human capital.
Masiyiwa, the founder and executive chairman of Econet Group, has long been recognized for his commitment to social development and education. His latest endeavor seeks to address the educational challenges faced by vulnerable children, who often lack access to quality education due to financial constraints. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to those who are most in need, ensuring a brighter future for the nation’s youth.
By removing the financial burden, Masiyiwa hopes to empower these students to focus on their studies and excel academically.
According to James Myers, chairman of the Econet board, he noted the importance of education as a fundamental human right stating, “By enabling greater access to education, Higherlife Foundation strives to create a ripple effect of empowerment, individual freedom, and ultimately poverty eradication.”
The foundation’s dedication to social impact is further evident through “Akello” — an end-to-end digital learning platform that delivers quality education to millions of school children across Africa.
Speaking about the initiative, Masiyiwa emphasized the importance of education in transforming lives and communities. He stated, “Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of poverty. By investing in these scholarships, we are investing in the future of Zimbabwe and giving these children a chance to thrive.”