Harare, (New Ziana) – Bishop Dr. Aderino Nyabanga, President of Legacy Builders Global Hub, has urged Zimbabweans to embrace “Smart Hustle Models” of business as a pathway to self-reliance, job creation, and lasting legacies for future generations.
Speaking in Harare on Thursday at the Smart Hustle Models: Entrepreneurs Executive Business Seminar, which drew over 100 participants from different walks of life, Bishop Nyabanga said Zimbabweans must shun dependency and adopt innovative, lawful and community-based hustles that contribute to national development in line with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision that a nation is built by its own citizens.
“Our thrust today was to train and equip men and women of God from different church denominations, as well as ordinary people, to move away from a culture of dependency. That kind of life must stop. People should start thinking outside the box and create opportunities themselves,” he said.
He emphasized that smart hustling should start at household level, with families tapping into available resources such as fertile land, especially as the rainy season approaches.
“A lot of people cry foul that they do not have capital, but capital is the idea they already have and continue sitting on. Communities are full of unmet needs that can be turned into business ventures,” he added.
Bishop Nyabanga also urged women to be proactive in business, warning against families being left in limbo after the death of a breadwinner.
“We strongly encourage women to be business-minded. It is never too late to build a legacy. Even those above 50 who attended today still have time to leave something behind that will be cherished for generations,” he said, noting his vision to spread the concept of smart hustling beyond Zimbabwe to the rest of the continent.
Dr. Bishop Everjoice Mandere of Jesus Reign Ministries International described the seminar as timely and empowering, particularly for women.
“This program has helped me a lot because my heart lies with women who are often marginalized. I am a distributor for Buhle Buhle Brands, established in South Africa 27 years ago, and I am using networking to empower others in Zimbabwe. Networking is one of the easiest ways of making money because you earn not only by selling products but also by uplifting others,” she said.
Pastor Tariro Mwashita of the African Apostolic Churches, who travelled from Namibia for the event, expressed hope that similar seminars could be held in Namibia.
“We were taught to manage ourselves step by step, from small to big. I urge women to take advantage of such opportunities instead of leaving all burdens to men. We also learnt that money itself is just paper—the real wealth is in the idea. More importantly, leaving a legacy ensures that families can move on without struggling when the breadwinner is gone,” she said.
Another participant, Pastor Harmony Mabhena of Restore Life World Ministries, said she found the seminar life-changing and practical.
“Just last week, we were learning about avoiding pitfalls in business and today it was about smart hustling. As a church leader in Epworth, I will definitely share this knowledge with my community. Many people think starting a business requires a loan, yet you can begin with what you already have. Even old clothes at home can be sold to start something that grows into a business. It only takes great ideas to generate income,” she explained.
The Smart Hustle Models seminar is part of a series of business empowerment programs being facilitated by Legacy Builders Global Hub across Zimbabwe, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihoods.
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