Mumpreneurs made history on the 22nd of April 2023 with a record 130 members attending the launch of the Mumpreneurs Forum initiative at Queen Elizabeth School.
Launching initiatives in Zimbabwe no easy stroll in the park and getting above 50 attending a record achievement. Who are Mumpreneurs? Ladies running businesses and those interested in running businesses. And they fall under the Zim Business Ideas and Network forum.
We had superb presentations from Mumpreneurs and a representative of ZB Bank—Lorraine, Mumpreneurs brought various goods for sale and also enjoyed networking.
Presentations
Lorraine from ZB Bank: Awesome presentation and the good news is ZB Bank would like to partner with ZBIN inorder to facilitate smooth opening of banks. They will consider waivers on proof of residence for some—and possibly collateral in consultations with the forum. Great opportunity for members in pursuit of financial inclusion. Thank You ZBIN and we hope thousands of Zbinites will consider ZB as a bank of choice!
MCs Dr Musariri and Gwen Chikofi: Chitungwiza has exceptional talent and the 2 Mumpreneurs delivered top notch experiences.
Other Presenters: The forum enjoys giving our members opportunities to showcase their talents. Brilliant presentations from Gwenn Chimuti, Luwy Kay Kusemwa, Auntie Thandie, Lilian Paraffin, Vongai Modester Mupfiga, Coach Mazvita, Chrystal Mushonga, Monica Zodwa Cheru(Zim Now), Freda Chingwe (Mom of Nations) and Sherz Zhonge. Unfortunately not enough time for the presenters but they delivered memorable powerful presentations.
Credit goes to everyone who sacrificed to attend and support the event. You made history and like the motto—Lets fly together, the Mumpreneur Plane took off from the runway today. What is left is the review of today’s event—plugging areas that need improvement and getting ready for the next event.
· Access to markets looks promising as the market fairs are set to attract more people.
· Access to capital could be made easier through collaborations with leading financial institutions such as ZB Bank.
· Access to the government and the corporate sector seem enhanced through well organised and attended events like what you did today.
The next steps—capturing of today’s event proceedings and photos into the Mumpreneur Magazine which we hope will make a huge impact in the business sector. Review of today’s event and planning for the next event and follow ups with ZB Bank.
Credit goes to the sponsors and we are forever indebted for the support. The guests who attended and actively participated, the organising team and of course the lady who failed to eat yesterday as she ran around trying to make the event work—Leah Makamanzi Mugari.
You may have missed The Mumpreneur Launch—not bad but we hope you do not miss the next one.
