Zodwa Mkandla, also known as Zozo, is a successful businessman from the Republic of Zimbabwe.
She is the CEO and Managing Director of Traverze, a leisure and business travel management company based in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean Businessman
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| Birth name: | Zodwa Mkandla |
| Nickname: | Zozo |
| Born: | February 3, 1994 (age 30) |
| Place of birth: | Matabele Country |
| Couple: | Ginimbi (divide) |
| Nationality: | Zimbabwean |
| Job: | Businessman • Businesswoman |
| Net worth: | $200,000 – $1 million |
Birth and early life
Zodwa Mkandla was born in Bubi in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. Information about the Zimbabwean businesswoman’s parents and family background is murky.
No one can name her parents, siblings or provide details about her upbringing. The successful businesswoman’s birth year is not even known to the public, but she was born on February 3.
Educational background
She began her early education in Mqwassini in Bundus Province before moving to Harare to continue her studies. She received an International Air Transport Association (IATA) Diploma in Aviation.
Career Development
As a child, Zozo had a passion for imparting knowledge as a teacher in the classroom. Her dream is to help build a society where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in any chosen career.
But circumstances did not suit her aspirations as her father later introduced her to Nelson Samkange, a travel industry worker. A few months into her adventure in the travel industry, Mkandla developed a passion for the industry and was determined to carve out a niche for herself.
Zozo got her chance to work in the tourism management industry when she was hired as a receptionist for one of the top travel consulting companies in the country.
In 2013, she quit her job at the travel agency and founded her own company called Traverze.
Marriage and family
Zozo is in a relationship with Genius Kadungure, commonly known as Ginimbi, a Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist. Their relationship is based on love.
A few months after they started dating, the Harare high society lady used her verified social media account to announce her engagement to Genius. Although their engagement did not lead to marriage, the couple continued to call each other husband and wife until their split.
Zodwa Mkandla is blessed with two beautiful daughters, Precious Mutunzi from her brief relationship with Mutunzi and Melisa Kadungure from her romance with Ginimbi.
Notable Achievements
On 22 May 2017, she won the Women4Africa Award for International Businesswoman of the Year. This award remains one of the biggest milestones and achievements of her career to date.
Net worth
Zodwa Mkandla, a successful Zimbabwean businesswoman, is believed to have a net worth of $200,000 – $1 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @zozomkandlaofficial
- Twitter: @ZodwaMkandla
- Phone Number: Not Available
