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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 names | Bopela |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Spouse | Abigail Marongwe |
Political career
editHe 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
edit- The Class of 2015 - Under 40 Zim Business Achievers list, Ngoda Business Magazine - 2015.[4]
References
edit- ^ "G40 benefactor arrested over shooting at KGVI". NewsDay.
- ^ a b "Bopela pledges grassroots empowerment in Mutare North". The ManicaPost. July 26, 2018.
- ^ "BUSINESSMAN BOPELA BEATS UP WIFE".
- ^ "Zim's Top 10 Under 40 Business Achievers According To Ngoda Business Magazine". Youth Village Zimbabwe. February 18, 2016.