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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>GARIKAI Dzoma, the founder of Zimpricecheck, won the 2024 Value Creation Challenge (VCC), beating 11 other finalists in a competition for budding entrepreneurs at the finale last Friday, winning US$13 000 in seed funding.<\/p>\n

VCC, which empowers young entrepreneurs by providing skills needed to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures, is sponsored by Old Mutual in partnership with the British Council and British embassy.<\/p>\n

It marked the end of the annual event, which attracted 646 entries for this year\u2019s challenge.<\/p>\n

Of the 12 finalists, Tsepo Manganda\u2019s Pured Agro Processors was adjudged top performer in emerging industries, with Dzoma\u2019s Zimpricecheck winning in the innovative technology section.<\/p>\n

Tafadzwa Nengare of Nengare Incorporated was adjudged top performer for the creative industry section, with Innocent Chigiya\u2019s Crystal Cred winning the sustainability award.<\/p>\n

Tafadzwa Zhawari\u2019s Charis Nutrition Consultancy won the incubatee of the year award.<\/p>\n

The top performers were awarded seed funding of US$6 500 each, while all 12 finalists received US$1 500 each.<\/p>\n

Finance deputy minister David Mnangagwa, who was the guest of honour at the finals, said entrepreneurship was vital in shaping Zimbabwe\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have seen how entrepreneurship is transforming our landscape. Zimbabwe holds immense potential and initiatives like the Value Creation Challenge are key to harnessing innovation for community and economic solutions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cVCC is in line with the national development agenda and financial inclusion, youth empowerment and job creation are all at the core of the government\u2019s vision for Zimbabwe\u2019s future as outlined in Vision 2030.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ministry\u2019s contribution to the ecosystem is in the form of the National Venture Capital Company (NVCC) formed in 2021, whose aim is to assist SMEs and high potential startups to secure funding and strategic partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n

Added Mnangagwa: \u201cIt is our desire to collaborate with private sector players who have knowledge and expertise in this domain and development partners through platforms such as VCC as we foster an enabling environment for innovators to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

The organisers said Zimbabwe offered numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, fuelled by its rich natural resources, youthful population and expanding technological sector.<\/p>\n

With a dynamic youth demographic eager to innovate, there\u2019s a surge in creativity poised to address existing challenges.<\/p>\n

They said Old Mutual\u2019s Eight2Five Innovation Hub played a vital role in this ecosystem, providing essential resources and mentorship to empower new ventures and drive economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cZimbabwe aims to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2030, while Britain seeks to become the fastest-growing economy in the G7 by 2029. Both nations recognise that entrepreneurship is key to growth through investment in creative ideas, business development, and job creation. Supporting Zimbabwe\u2019s economic growth is important to us,\u201d said Pete Vowles, British ambassador to Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember, you cannot function in silos. The British embassy is here to help you to forge those vital connections.\u201d<\/p>\n

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