Shacky Timburwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1992 Mutare, Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Forbes Africa 30 under 30 |
Shacky Timburwa (born 9 May 1992) is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and speaker.[1][2][3]
Early life[edit]
Shacky Timburwa was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe. He grew up in Dangamvura suburb of Mutare.[4]
Career[edit]
Timburwa is the founder of Energy Plus, an energy company and Parvaim Gold Holdings a mining company. In 2019, he was listed among 100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Africa by Pan-African Youth Leadership.[5] He was also recognised in the Zimbabwe's top 40 Most Influential Leaders of 2020 by Young Corporate Directors' Network of the Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe in collaboration with Institute of Corporate Governance Zimbabwe as well as international bodies such as Professional Director Canada and Governance Solutions Canada.[6]
In 2021, Shacky Timburwa was listed among the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 class of 2021.[7][8] According to Forbes Africa, those who made the list are change makers for a new COVID-19 induced agenda for social change. He was also nominated to take part at the Pan African Youth Leadership Forum, World Energy Council's Future Energy Leaders Program. Timburwa was appointed to represent Zimbabwe at the Global Chamber of Business Leaders, Young Business Leaders’ Programme.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ "CLASS OF 2021 Change-Makers In A Historic Year". Forbesafrica.com. June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Shakemore Timburwa: Building A Better Tomorrow". Exeleonmagazine.com. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ "#FORBESAFRICA30Under30: Meet Cover Star SHAKEMORE TIMBURWA". YouTube.
- ^ "Meet Shacky, Forbes under 30 Class of 2021". Starfm.co.zw.
- ^ "PanAfrican Youth Foundation". Panafricanyouthfoundation.com.
- ^ "Young Leaders in Zimbabwe (Aged 40 & Below) : 2020" (PDF). Icd.co.zw. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Forbes-listed Timburwa inspires generations". Thestandard.co.zw. 12 June 2021.
- ^ "Meet Shacky, Forbes under 30 Class of 2021". Herald.co.zw.
- ^ "Timburwa appointed YBLP representative". Sundaymail.co.zw.
- ^ "Young entrepreneur picked to represent Zim". Theworldnews.net.