Agrippa Masiyakurima

Agrippa “Bopela” Masiyakurima was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe. He is well known in Zimbabwe as a businessman who runs the civil engineering firm, Bopela Group of Companies, which works in the telecommunications industry across Africa. He is regarded as a controversial businessman and political figure and was a long-term supporter of ZANUPF and the G40 faction.[1]

Agrippa “Bopela” Masiyakurima
Born
Agrippa Masiyakurima

Mutare, Zimbabwe
Other namesBopela
OccupationCivil Engineer
SpouseAbigail Marongwe

Political career

He actively joined politics in 2018 by running for Member of Parliament for Mutare North under the New Patriotic Frontparty but did not win the election.[2] He is also a founder of the People's Party in 2020 and was a member until he was evicted from the party in 2020. He is married to Abigail Marongwe.[3] Masiyakurima has been known as a philanthropist who has helped people in Mutare with various projects. These include poultry projects that assist the poor, athletic events for the youth, other projects.[2]

Awards
  • The Class of 2015 - Under 40 Zim Business Achievers list, Ngoda Business Magazine - 2015.[4]

References
  1. "G40 benefactor arrested over shooting at KGVI". NewsDay.
  2. "Bopela pledges grassroots empowerment in Mutare North". The ManicaPost. July 26, 2018.
  3. "BUSINESSMAN BOPELA BEATS UP WIFE".
  4. "Zim's Top 10 Under 40 Business Achievers According To Ngoda Business Magazine". Youth Village Zimbabwe. February 18, 2016.
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