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TJ Maguranyanga: From Rugby to NFL: Building Elite Athletes |Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe as he sits down with Zimbabwe's rugby star turned NFL player TJ Maguranyanga – the second Zimbabwean ever to play in America's premier football league. At just 22, TJ shares his incredible transition from excelling in rugby and the Africa Men's Sevens to signing an NFL contract. Also featuring Paddy Zhanda Jr. from the Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) interim management committee. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation - Share a Coke and join the conversation. Sport in Zimbabwean primary schools & the power of parental support. TJ's sporting scholarship at Falcon College & balancing academics and athletics. Why Zimbabwe urgently needs a High-Performance Center. Rugby evolution into a technical game and need for financial backing. Consistency, mental health, and thriving as an elite athlete. NFL professionalism and lessons for young African talents.
S10 · E53
16 mar 2026
1:31:55
Captain Obet Mazinyi: Aviation, Mentoring the Next Generation of Pilots | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro with aviation pioneer Captain Obet Mazinyi, with over 40 years of global flying experience. Captain Obet’s journey training in Zambia, then training at the British Airways School in the UK. Post-independence Air Zimbabwe: Needing 1,000 hours to join a mostly white airline, profitable Harare-London routes, and why Zimbabwe became a major aviation hub as the world opened up. This episode is sponsored by O'mari Zimbabwe. Judgment in aviation: Turning hours, experience, and expertise into safe decisions under pressure. Captain Obet's timeless wisdom: "In aviation, the more secrets you keep, the more you endanger others. The more you share, the more advice you give and the safer everyone stays."
S10 · E52
10 mar 2026
1:57:58
Real Estate, Property Investment & Decentralized Planning | Harare Urban Renewal with Kura Chihota.
🏠 Exploring the realities of Zimbabwe’s real estate and property investment markets, including the challenges and opportunities for both middle- and low-income earners. 👨‍⚖️ Insights into city governance with the analogy that “City Fathers” have failed to live up to their responsibilities. 🏢 The concept of decentralizing urban planning—encouraging local communities like Budiriro, Chitungwiza, and Borrowdale to shape their development and solutions. 🏘 Social housing: Harare City Council’s goal of delivering 50,000 affordable housing units— Is it doable or just a pipe dream? 🏦 "Mattress banking" refers to the habit of keeping savings at home due to mistrust in formal banks. "Mattress bank” earns zero interest. In contrast, investing in property and real estate offers more stability and potential for growth.
S10 · E51
4 mar 2026
1:32:54
Insuring the Future: 60 Years of NicozDiamond with David Nyabadza. - Friday Drinks
Insights on NicozDiamond Insurance journey, transformation, and future outlook in Zimbabwe and the region. Reinsurance in Zimbabwe: Local reinsurers play a vital role in managing insurer risk. Art and personal items insurance: Spectacles and personal items like glasses can be insured. Small claims (e.g., glasses) can be settled within 24 hours at NicozDiamond. Education and skills challenge: Half-hearted commitment from some graduates and lack of practical training affect industry quality. The informal sector is a target for growth, with insurers developing products (micro/macro insurance) to include more Zimbabweans in insurance coverage. Funny and fraudulent claims: Unique cases like “dog biting car tires” highlight the need for AI-based fraud detection. AI is transforming the industry by flagging fake claims and improving efficiency.
S10 · E50
4 mar 2026
1:20:03
Midterm Budget Review (2025): The Stats Look Good, But What’s the Real Economic Story?
📊 Budget shows projected 6% GDP growth, driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and mining. Despite positive figures, no meaningful policy shift from the previous budget—missed opportunity. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe’s economy remains 76% informal—a major structural weakness 🏭 Manufacturing is now the largest formal sector contributor (15% of GDP) 📈 Treasury Bills (TBs) remain unpaid, raising questions about government credibility. ⚡Power constraints remain a serious threat to productivity in industry and mining ⚠️The numbers look good on paper, but the real economy tells a different story
S10 · E49
4 mar 2026
1:01:20
Econet v Starlink; RBZ MPS _Friday Drinks
Misalignment between the Central Bank and Treasury. Without coordinated fiscal and monetary policy, confidence in the economy remains fragile. Central Bank says they're not printing ZiG while Treasury claims discipline and strong collections. But is the market buying it? Debate around the ZiG currency—its gold backing, official exchange rate of 1:26, and why that rate may not reflect reality. Growing trust deficit—not just among exporters and consumers, but even among banks and regulators. Silence from exporters: Why aren’t they speaking out about delayed ZiG payments owed to them by the government? Competition is good. The biggest beneficiary of competition between Starlink, SmartBiz, and Econet in Zimbabwe’s internet market is the consumer.
S10 · E47
4 mar 2026
1:04:17
ZESA Crisis Exposed: Can Zimbabwe Fix Its Power Problems?_Friday Drinks
"Welcome to Friday Drinks! 🍷 This week, Dziya (Ranga Makwata) and Mukanya (Tinashe Murapata) hold it down while Shumba (Rufaro G Zengeni) battles the flu. We dive deep into: 🔥 ZESA’s $10 Billion Power Crisis – Can Zimbabwe end blackouts? 🔥 Leadership Failures – From village Sabukus to national corruption 🔥 Diaspora Divide – Why UK Zimbabweans invest more than SA-based ones 🔥 Entrepreneurs vs Tenderpreneurs – Who’s REALLY building Zimbabwe? 🔥 Health & Winter Colds – Ginger, lemon & whiskey remedies! Join the debate! 👇 Comment your thoughts: Should Zimbabwe dollarize electricity? Can diasporans fix Zim’s economy? Is village mentality holding Zimbabwe back? Like, Share & Subscribe for raw, unfiltered discussions every Friday!
S10 · E46
4 mar 2026
1:07:06
Econet Delisting, Lithium Export Ban & Monetary Policy | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they unpack the week’s biggest economic stories - Econet’s delisting from the ZSE, ban on lithium and raw mineral exports, and the latest monetary policy moves—including the shift toward a mono‑currency, the 35% policy rate, and the push for the market to set the exchange rate. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' - and join the conversation. Econet’s delisting from the ZSE and what it means for investors and the capital market. Tinashe, Rufaro and Rufaro analyse the government’s ban on lithium and all raw mineral exports, including the impact on miners and global supply chains. The latest monetary policy: the good and the bad. The shift toward a mono‑currency, the 35% policy rate. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Friday Drinks for weekly in‑depth analysis of Zimbabwe’s business and economy.
S10 · E45
2 mar 2026
1:34:27
Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: What It Means for Business | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro for an unfiltered discussion on Zimbabwe's draft Constitutional Amendment Bill. They dive deep into the geopolitics of presidential term extensions, unpack political and institutional risks, and question if Parliament is strong enough to hold power accountable. From frequent regulatory changes scaring investors away, to Zimbabwe's untapped commodity riches, to our cultural hangover around celebrating success. Discussion about the elephant in the room: politics driving (or derailing) the economy. This episode is proudly sponsored by O'mari Zimbabwe. Will 7-year cycles bring policy stability and economic growth? Or just more uncertainty for business? How do investors actually measure political risk? Political Risk Exposed: Debate on institutional strength. Commodity Goldmine: Zimbabwe should cash in.
S10 · E44
23 feb 2026
1:14:42
Cde Fatso on Creative Hubs, Comedy & Real Democracy | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Ranga live in studio with special guest Cde Fatso as they unpack innovation, startups, creative hubs like Moto Republik and Magamba Network, and using comedy and satire as tools for innovation. From GDP growth that doesn't reach ordinary Zimbabweans, to calls for real direct democracy over "socialism for the rich and austerity for the poor," says Cde Fatso this raw conversation questions who controls media and how creatives can build viable careers while pushing for change. Why businesses must support the arts, how Zambezi News and Shoko Festival started, and Cde Fatso's vision for ecosystems over solo artistry. Sponsored by Delta Corporation – 'Share a Coke' and join the conversation. Moto Republik & Magamba: Building creative ecosystems. Political satire: Zambezi News, Shoko Festival, comedy nights. GDP myth: 6.6% growth not trickling down. Real democracy: Direct power for ordinary people. Viable comedy careers in Zimbabwe. Artists & mental health: Overcoming drug addiction and depression.
S10 · E43
17 feb 2026
1:33:18
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