Profile

Vimbai Masiyiwa

Co-Founder & CEO
Batoka Africa

Vimbai Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and thought leader, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Batoka Africa, a regenerative hospitality group redefining African luxury through community-first tourism. Her career sits at the intersection of business, impact, and female empowerment, championing purpose-driven ventures that unlock opportunity and shift narratives across the continent. Deeply committed to helping African women build sustainable, scalable businesses, Vimbai brings expertise in operations, brand development, and strategic growth. She works alongside organisations advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic opportunity. Her influence extends beyond the boardroom: she serves on the One Young World Global Advisory Board and the Global Advisory Board for Bryant University and has advised the Youth Envoy of the African Union and the African Investment Hospitality Forum. In 2024, she joined the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list, underscoring her leadership and growing impact on Africa’s business and innovation landscape.