THE River of Life International Church has roped in African Sun chief executive Shingi Munyeza in its initiative to promote the revival of Bulawayo.
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Southern Eye Business established yesterday that the church has invited Munyeza, an astute businessman and entrepreneur in his own right, to give the keynote address at a business meeting which will be held at the end of this month at the annual Kings Daughter’s conference which is being hosted by River of Life International.
Prophet Bothwell Phiri, senior pastor and founder of River of Life International said Bulawayo’s failing industry would come into focus at the business meeting which will be held on August 29 under the theme: The Entrepreneur.
“Given the number of economic challenges that prevail, empowering entrepreneurs is one of the keys that we need to unlock the economic potential of the city and its hinterlands,” Phiri said.
“There has been no greater need than now for people to rise up and take charge of their economic affairs.
It is for this reason that our guest Munyeza, who has vast experience in the corporate world, is one of the voices that I believe can speak into and help unlock the entrepreneur spirit which is needed to lift up the city.”
In an interview, Munyeza confirmed he would be part of the revival efforts, adding that entrepreneurs had a place in helping provide wealth and resources for posterity.
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“My real thrust is a Christ-like entrepreneur, who is selfless, trans-generational, preserves and builds wealth,” he said.
“We are not just looking for people to spend money, but that future generations will have something to benefit as well.”
At peak, Bulawayo was the country’s industrial hub, but this has given way to company closures and widespread deindustrialisation.
According to the Industry and Trade ministry, nearly 20 000 people were retrenched in 2009 when the country adopted the US dollar as its official currency.
