Being an entrepreneur exposes one to the risks and uncertainties that might cause a venture to bloom or collapse.
The best part about the journey is the lessons that it brings forth.
These aspects are not different from the story of Frank Buyanga.
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Frank Buyanga is one of the richest men in Africa.
He has one thing in common with Aliko Dangote; taking risks and exploring several ventures.
How about reading on for details about the tycoon?
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He has surfed the high and most turbulent waters to carve a covetable status.
Frank Buyanga age
He was born on 14th September 1979 in the United Kingdom.
Currently, he is forty-one years old.
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However, he is known to be the father of two children, a son and a baby girl.
His daughter was born on 7th January 2020, and he named her Ariella Deborah.
The name of the mother of his son is Chantelle Muteswa.
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He also studied Theology at the Pocim College of Leadership.
His degree must have contributed to his wise financial moves and decisions.
His success might have been influenced by his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance.
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He also boasts of more than two decades' experience in entrepreneurship.
At the tender age of eighteen, he began Summit Trading; a commodities company.
This company was based in the United Kingdom, and it birthed his entrepreneurial career.
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The commodities company dealt with agricultural products; especially sugar.
It majored in imports and exports.
It also exposed him to his nitch in the global business arena.
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Ferco Trading Ltd dealt with a wide range of products ranging from vehicle spare parts to television sets.
Its market for most of the commodities was in West African countries, such as Nigeria.
Between 2000 and 2004, he owned and ran a pound shop in Stratford.
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He also opened up a garage in Ilford.
In 2005, Frank opted to return to Zimbabwe to spread his prowess in Africa.
These ventures have significantly influenced his position in the list of the richest men in Zimbabwe.
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His most recent additions to the collection include Lamborghini Aventador S, BMW X7, and BMW 7 series.
His car collection is worth more than $7 million.
Hisnet worth is estimatedat $100 million.
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The best part about it is that he is into empowering youths and vouches for empowering the young generation.
He currently stands as the richest man in Zimbabwe.
Strive Masiyiwa is a London-based tycoon who ventured into the telecommunications industry.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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