Strive Masiyiwa was born in Zimbabwe on 29 January 1961. He attended primary school in
Zambia before completing his secondary education in Scotland . He holds a degree in
Electrical Engineering from the University of Wales .Masiyiwa is a member of the Africa Progress Panel (APP) , a group of ten distinguished individuals who advocate at the highest levels for equitable and sustainable development in Africa. As a Panel Member, he facilitates coalition building to leverage and broker knowledge and convenes decision-makers to influence policy for lasting change in Africa.
He has won numerous accolades and gained international recognition for his business expertise and philanthropy, and is considered one of Africa's most generous humanitarians. Masiyiwa has used his wealth to provide scholarships to over 100,000 young Africans over the past 20 years through his family foundation. He supports over 40,000 orphans with educational initiatives, as well as sponsoring students at universities in America, The United Kingdom, and China. Over the last few years, Masiyiwa has devoted his time to mentoring the next generation of African entrepreneurs on Facebook. Facebook has identified his platform as having the most engaged following of any business leader in the world.
Masiyiwa also funds initiatives in public health and agriculture across the African continent.
Residence United Kingdom.
Dr strive masiyiwa is also called CHIEF by he's Facebook follower's.
Nationality Zimbabwean
Alma mater University of Wales
Occupation Businessman
Known for Philanthropy
Net worth US$3.6 billion

I am a beneficiary of his online mentoring through his Facebook page, he is dedicated to mentor and pass on invaluable knowledge and skill to Africans and the world, especially to entrepreneurs / innovators.