The Zimbabwe Business Ideas and Network (ZBIN) does not offer anyone money, we also do not actively seek money from members by asking for registration fees or even training fees.

We formed the group in order to unlock endless business opportunities through Innovation! Getting members together to discuss business and find how we can all benefit for the betterment of ourselves and our country as a whole, no hidden costs-you get free information and disappear without need to say Thank You!

Formed in February 2015 we have a Facebook page with endless business tips and discussions. One of the founder, Munemo has been giving free advice to the Zimbabwean Community since 2013. We believe that its possible to create endless opportunities without the need for a lot of resources. Take for instance this website where one of the founders Chamu paid $90 for a subscription of the website that will last 3 months. I also chipped in with $60 to pay for various website plugins.

So with only $150 we have managed to share numerous business articles, free investment advice and tips. We are also in the process of helping Zimbabweans seeking investors to register so that we have one central register for investment.

With an investment of $150 we are helping Zimbabwean farmers to connect with potential buyers under in a symbiotic relationship that enables farmers to sell produce at zero cost. We are also actively promoting the website to our members so that they can support members selling products and services.

Diaspora Connection

We have also realised that the Diasporan community is a key stakeholder in the Zimbabwean Economy, this key community remits close to a billion dollars every year to Zimbabwe. This community can even send more money if the right policies for investment are put in place. ZBIN management team is made up of mostly diasporans-75% of the management team is based on foreign soil. So this platform that cost us $150, we are one central place for Diaspora Investment where they can come for free business news and resources. They can also come and link up with potential investors based in Zimbabwe.

All of us are doing this as a hobby that’s why we are not charging any fee, our only joy coming from the fact that we are helping our members, our country and the world at large. We are also showing folks that you do not necessarily need billions of dollars to create opportunities -$200 can generate millions of dollars or more if we use innovation and are willing to work hard.

Apolitical

There is a close linkage between business and politics but as ZBIN we have always maintained our distance from politics and to date we have not had any problem with anyone. So everyone is free to join no matter your background and we believe this stance will enable us to help everyone. Our group is a law abiding group and will be formally registered in January 2017

Zero Tolerance to Fraud

The forum does not tolerate fraudsters. We therefore do not tolerate illegal or dubious money making schemes. Our stance on MMM where we warned members is a case in mind.

Regional Expansion

Our group will be covering regional business information looking at Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania South Africa and Angola. We will be covering stories for members who are based in these countries.

So in summary ZBIN is showing the world that with hard work and innovation, we can help to unlock endless opportunities . We may not even need a lot of resources as shown by our $150 investment!

We would like to thank the more than 13,000 visitors to the site which was formed on 1 November 2016. That translates to more than 600 visits per day. Kindly help by freely sharing advice that will help visitors to the site.

Thank You, Zikomo, Twalumbwa, Siyabonga, Dankie

So I often get a lot of pamphlets on Harare roads, a lot of them everyday. So yesterday I got one from Chengeta Safari Lodge. Chengeta Safari lodge is located near Selous , close to 90 kilometres from Harare.

My first visit to this holiday resort was in 2006 when I was facilitating a company strategic workshop for a local insurance firm. A very good family friendly place where you can expect to enjoy a lot of outdoor activities such as a game drive, elephant and horse rides, canoeing and fishing, Its a must visit place if you live in Harare and I do recommend the place to the diasporan community.

So Chengeta has been doing some vigorous marketing and promotion and if you are a Harare motorist, chances are high that you may have received one of their pamphlets. So what is new in the pamphlets shared yesterday?

Airplane Service

So a new service has been introduced and this is why we are giving them an innovation award! A small plane service has been introduced for the festive season and it costs you $125 plus $15 airport taxes bringing the total to $140 ( a minimum of 4 passengers required ). So as families-you can combine resources and enjoy traveling to this place. I have not been there in 10 years and may not be aware of the latest developments there but from the photos that I got, looks like a lot is happening there.

To the diasporan community-try Chengeta Safari lodge this time, either drive or charter a plane! Now the big question is…will the plane service work and be a profitable venture for Chengeta Safari Lodge?Only time will tell whether this is going to be a success or not. We are however confident that they have done detailed capital investment appraisal which informed their decision making.