This episode is a powerful story of transformation, discipline, and vision.

We sat down with Dr Kuda Mutenda from Mwana Group, who takes us through his journey from growing up in Mufakose to working in 7 countries in the automotive industry, earning up to $50,000 per month in Dubai, and choosing to come back home to build Zimbabwe.

He breaks down the real difference between Zimbabwe’s work culture and countries like Japan and China, where people don’t leave work until the job is done. He challenges the mindset of blaming government and instead calls for personal responsibility, discipline, and consistency.

Dr Kuda also shares how institutions like Peterhouse and Prince Edward shaped his character through soft skills like respect, punctuality, and service lessons that helped him succeed globally.

We also dive into:

Why most entrepreneurs come from humble beginnings

The impact of unresolved family issues on children

Why you can’t sell what you don’t understand

The importance of serving before leading

His dream of building cars in Zimbabwe by 2050

This is more than a podcast it’s a wake-up call for every African entrepreneur.

Watch, learn, and take action.

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Ever heard of a farmer going from celebrating $5 per kg to crying over 40 cents? That’s exactly what’s happening at the Tobacco Sales Floor… and trust me, it’s deeper than just “bad luck.”

In this powerful episode with Steve, we break down the real story behind Zimbabwe’s tobacco price crash from oversupply and fewer buyers, to how technology is actually boosting production but quietly creating new problems.

But that’s not all…

We connect the dots between global war and your pocket. The ongoing tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz are shaking fuel prices back home, and with Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority hinting fuel could be over $2 without subsidies, the big question is: how long can this last?

Then we zoom into the streets…Why are vendors winning while big supermarkets are struggling? Why is everyone suddenly seeing Pepsi everywhere without stepping into a shop? And how did Bakers Inn beat the system with simple containers?

This episode is a wake-up call:

Markets are changing

Strategy must evolve monthly

And comfort is the biggest enemy of growth

We also tackle a hard truth: businesses in Africa are raising millions… and still collapsing. So how do you know you’re actually building wealth or just surviving?If you're an entrepreneur, farmer, or business leader in Africa, this one will challenge how you think about strategy, systems, and survival.

Key Takeaways:

Why tobacco prices are crashing

How global events affect Zimbabwe’s economy

The rise of vendors vs supermarkets

Smart business strategies working right now

Why most businesses fail after funding

Watch. Learn. Adapt. Because the market is not waiting for anyone.

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Ever gone into your own kitchen and felt like a visitor?“

Where’s the knife?” “Where are the tomatoes?” “Which cupboard again?”

Now imagine that same confusion… but in your business.

In this episode, we break down one of the most ignored secrets of successful companies: SYSTEMS. Using a simple, relatable home example, we show why many businesses stay small, stressful, and dependent on the owner and how you can fix that.

Think about it… companies like McDonald's don’t rely on genius employees. They rely on clear, repeatable systems that anyone can follow.

If your business can’t run without you, then you don’t have a business… you have a job.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

Why every business needs systems (even small ones)What SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) really mean

How to build systems that even a beginner can follow

Why systems give you freedom as a business owner

How to move from daily operations to strategy

The goal?

Build a business that works… even when you’re not there.

Watch now and start building systems that free your time and grow your business.

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In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Grace from Discovery Coin to discuss the realities of farming, entrepreneurship, leadership, and success in Zimbabwe.

Grace shares her inspiring journey from working as an accounts clerk at OK Zimbabwe to building a thriving agricultural business that now employs over 210 people. Her story begins in the streets of Mbare, where she started buying and selling oranges, shouting to attract customers a reminder that every successful entrepreneur starts somewhere.

In this episode, she breaks down the mindset required to succeed in farming and business. Many people enter agriculture chasing quick money, hoping to wake up rich like Bill Gates overnight. But Grace explains why passion, discipline, and patience are the real ingredients of success.

We also explore the dangers of “cell phone farming”, why delay gratification is critical, and how many people fail because they upgrade their lifestyle immediately after making money instead of reinvesting.

Grace also shares powerful life lessons about leadership, obedience, humility, and vision. According to her, you cannot become a great leader if you have never learned to follow. She also emphasizes that the greatest blessing in business is finding people who trust you and believe in your vision.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why farming must come from passion, not greed

• The dangers of cell phone farming

• Why most new farmers fail

• The power of delay gratification in business

• Leadership lessons: you cannot lead if you cannot follow

• Why attitude and service matter in agriculture

• The four stages of a productive day: breathe, strategize, implement, and review results

• Why Zimbabwe remains a blessed land full of opportunity

Grace also reminds us that we live in a peaceful country with opportunity, and that success comes from commitment, quality, discipline, and doing your best every day.

If you are an entrepreneur, farmer, or business leader, this episode will change the way you think about wealth, leadership, and long-term success.

Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Is the world heading toward World War 3? And what would that mean for Zimbabwe’s economy?

In this powerful episode, Steve Tadzoka joins TCV to unpack some of the biggest global and local economic conversations affecting businesses today.

From the rising tensions that could trigger World War 3, to the impact of oil price increases in South Africa, we explore how global events quickly translate into fuel price hikes, rising bread prices, and pressure on African economies.

We also dive into major developments in Zimbabwe’s financial system:

• Why banks are being restricted from charging balance inquiry fees

• The debate around withdrawal charges and banking reforms

• Why banks still close at 3PM in a country that needs a 24-hour economy

• The impact of companies delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), including Econet’s concerns about being undervalued

• Whether Zimbabwe can abandon the USD by 2030 and fully trust local currencies like ZiG

We also discuss the deeper issue many Zimbabweans feel but rarely say openly:

economic trauma caused by unstable currencies, and why many people no longer trust banks with their money.

On the global front, the conversation touches on:

• Donald Trump’s stance on war

• How modern wars are now fought through cyber warfare, drones, and technology

• The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence replacing jobs, including positions like Personal

Assistants This episode is a real, honest breakdown of global economics, technology, banking, and the future of work through an African lens.

If you are a business owner, investor, entrepreneur, or professional trying to understand where the world and our economy are going, this conversation is for you.

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Success in business is not about sitting in the office waiting for customers to come to you. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is believing that posting on Facebook and Instagram is enough to grow a business.

In this episode, we discuss a powerful sales mindset shift the moment you realize that customers don’t just appear. You have to go out and find them.

Sales transformed my life the day I understood that the real money is not in the office the real money is in the market. Successful entrepreneurs go out, knock on doors, make cold calls, visit companies, and build real relationships with customers.

If you are waiting for customers to call you, your business will struggle. The truth is that big companies rarely reach out first. You must go to them, introduce your product or service, and create opportunities.

This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, salespeople, and business owners who want to grow their businesses through real sales effort, cold calling, and market engagement.

Stop waiting. Start hunting.

Watch the full podcast and learn how to develop a powerful sales mindset that can transform your business.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why waiting for customers is killing your business

• The mindset shift that changed my sales career

• Why social media alone is not enough to grow a business

• The importance of cold calling and visiting clients

• Why the real money is in the market

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Every successful entrepreneur has a story… but some stories start from places most people would never survive.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mr Sylvester Zuma Thomas from Zusly Projects, a man whose journey from struggle to entrepreneurship will challenge the way you think about business, resilience and faith.

Sylvester shares how he started life as a store assistant, went through some of the most difficult years between 2015 and 2017, and even lost all the money he had saved while in South Africa. Forced to return to Zimbabwe with nothing but a satchel, he faced a harsh reality struggling to pay $20 rent in Whitecliff, walking long distances into town, and sleeping in multiple layers of clothes because he had no blankets.

But through it all, he held on to one thing: faith and the belief that things would eventually work out.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, we explore:

• The harsh realities of starting a business from nothing

• Why entrepreneurship requires a different heart

• The importance of sales, relationships and resilience in business

• The costly mistakes entrepreneurs make with pricing and cheap clients

• Why managing money is one of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship

• The moment he had to sell his only company car to survive business debt

• How Facebook ads helped him find his first real clients

• Why finishing every job no matter what became the company’s motto

Sylvester also shares a powerful truth many entrepreneurs don’t want to admit: “If you’ve never been sent to court, you probably haven’t started entrepreneurship.

” This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, faith, sales and building a business through relationships.

If you are an entrepreneur, dreaming of starting a business, or currently going through difficult seasons in your journey this conversation will remind you why you must stay the course and never give up.

Watch the full conversation and learn what it really takes to build something from nothing. Subscribe for more powerful conversations on business, entrepreneurship and real African success stories.

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Sales is not magic. Sales is effort. And the truth most people don’t want to hear is that successful salespeople are simply more disciplined with their planning.

In this episode of the podcast, we unpack one of the most powerful habits in sales planning your day, your week, and even your hour. Many salespeople start their day reacting to everything that comes their way, but top performers plan before the day begins. They know who to call, who to follow up with, which meetings they are attending, and which proposals they must send out.

Sales is a numbers game. The more calls you make, meetings you attend, follow-ups you do, and proposals you send, the stronger your pipeline becomes. Planning helps you build a consistent CRM pipeline, manage your prospects effectively, and avoid wasting valuable time during the day.

We also talk about why the world of sales is not easy. If you want to win in sales, you must be ready to double your effort. Planning helps you predict results, manage rejection, and separate yourself from amateurs who are simply hoping for luck.

If you don’t plan your sales activities, rejection will plan your results for you.

This episode is a powerful reminder that planning is everything in sales.

In this episode we discuss:

Why planning is critical in sales success

The importance of daily sales activity (calls, meetings, follow-ups)How planning helps you build a strong pipeline in your CRM

Why effort and discipline matter more than talent

How planning separates professionals from amateurs

How to structure your sales day for maximum productivity

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Entrepreneurship, Sales, Business Growth, and Leadership.

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