IS MR MIND MUSOKERI ZIMBABWE’S NEXT WICKNELL CHIVAYO? As Zimbabwe continues to mourn the tragic loss of businessman and philanthropist Sir Wicknell Chivhayo, questions are naturally being asked about who will carry forward the spirit of giving that he became widely known for. Perhaps, quietly and away from the spotlight, a new name has already been emerging. From Chinhoyi in Mashonaland West, Mr Mind Musokeri is increasingly attracting attention, not through grand announcements, but through projects and acts of giving that are beginning to speak for themselves. A developer who has been in business for barely a year, Mr Musokeri has already made a remarkable start to his journey. His philanthropy has extended across communities, with a particular focus on young people, war veterans, public institutions and families affected by historic events. Recently, he donated 500 residential stands to youths in Mash West and a further 1,000 stands to war veterans. His explanation was simple: the war veterans fought for the land, and it is now time to give back to them. For the youths, the motivation was equally clear. Many young Zimbabweans cannot afford to purchase residential stands, and Musokeri said his contribution was intended to complement President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Housing for All vision and the national target of expanding access to housing. But the stands are not only part of the story. In Siakobvu, Mashonaland West, Musokeri constructed and renovated a police station "Siakobvu Police Station" at no cost to the Government, bringing the facility to a standard that has attracted considerable attention. At Chinhoyi Central Police Station, he has also constructed a clinic for free, contributing to the welfare of police officers and their families. His philanthropy has also reached the families and beneficiaries connected to the Chinhoyi Seven Heroes, who perished in 1966. By donating residential stands to their beneficiaries, Mr Musokeri has extended his giving beyond contemporary needs into the preservation of the memory and sacrifices of those who came before. It is a practical expression of the principle of leaving no one behind. And as Mash West prepares to host the forthcoming ZANU PF National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi, Mr Musokeri has also stepped forward to support the event by providing free accommodation in upmarket gated houses for Central Committee members and Ministers. Whether one describes him as the next Wicknell Chivayo is, of course, a matter of perspective. Every philanthropist has a different journey, personality and contribution. But there is an important similarity. Both demonstrate that business success can be transformed into social impact. Sir Wicknell Chivayo showed Zimbabweans the scale that private philanthropy can reach. Musokeri now appears to be following a similar path, quietly building a business while using part of what he has gained to support communities and institutions. And perhaps this is where President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s broader vision deserves recognition: creating an environment in which Zimbabwean entrepreneurs, developers and businesspeople can grow, prosper and ultimately plough back into the communities around them. Zimbabwe needs more successful people who see wealth not merely as a personal destination, but as an opportunity to build, empower and uplift others. If Mr Musokeri continues on this trajectory, Mashonaland West may well be witnessing the emergence of another home-grown philanthropist whose impact could extend far beyond Mash West. The story is still being written. But one thing is already becoming clear: Sometimes the next great giver does not arrive with an announcement. They emerge quietly, one project, one family, one community and one act of generosity at a time. @edmnangagwa @ZANUPF_Official @ZanuPFMabvuku @HonSakupwanyaK @dereckgoto – at Zimbabwe