Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business in Africa? In this episode, we sit down with Mr Simbarashe Mkhuhlani, an accidental entrepreneur who went from working for others in a plastic packaging company to running a thriving chemical business.

Simbarashe shares his journey of hustling on buses to Joburg every weekend, helping clients without even thinking about business at first. He explains why sales isn’t just about making a sale building relationships is far more valuable than any transaction.

We dive into the challenges African businesses face: fake products in the market, the fear of formalising, and why strategy matters more than tactics. From training gogo’s to chemical engineers, Simbarashe’s motto “Powered to Empower” shows how businesses can thrive while empowering others.

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