Zimbabwe’s wealthiest man sees fortune grow amid renewed investor trust

Strive Masiyiwa, since mid-point in 2025, has been in the spotlight for his plans to pioneer the AI revolution in Africa.

The partnership ensured that Via, Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies, and Jensen Huang’s Nvidia, one of the largest companies in America currently by valuation, the construction of Africa’s first AI factory is now in full effect.

“Collaborating with Nvidia gives us the advanced computing capabilities needed to drive Africa’s AI innovation while strengthening the continent’s digital independence,” Masiyiwa revealed in a press release at the time.

Despite these moves, the Zimbabwean billionaire experienced a dip in his net worth.

A decrease in the market, earlier in October, also brought a decline in his publicly traded stock, forcing his net worth to fall to $1.2 billion.

The recovery is linked to a surge in Zimbabwe’s stock market, which ultimately restored a large portion of the lost value, increasing the billionaire’s worth to $1.3 billion.

The rebound is primarily the result of his major holdings’ share prices rising, as seen in BillionairesAfrica.

The Zimbabwean business tycoon owns approximately 33% of TN CyberTech Investments Holdings Limited, originally EcoCash Holdings, and 38% of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe.

Both businesses have experienced a little increase in stock prices and a resurgence of investor confidence.