HARARE, ZIMBABWE, Feb. 8 -- When political leadership meets entrepreneurial ambition, the outcome often shapes the future of nations. Such a moment unfolded when Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, sat down with global business leader Prateek Suri, Africas youngest billionaire and the richest Indian on African soil, with an estimated net worth of USD 1.9 billion.

The meeting brought together two powerful forces—state leadership and private enterprise—both focused on one shared objective: accelerating Africas next phase of growth. Also present was Tatenda Mavetera, Zimbabwes Minister of ICT, whose participation highlighted the central role of technology and digital innovation in the countrys development agenda.

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