Tanya Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean humanitarian and social entrepreneur. She is the daughter of billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, the founder of Econet. She is the founder and executive director of the Emerging Leaders Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering leadership training and mentorship to young Africans.
She recently married Lethabo Molobi, a South African biokineticist and former professional basketball player, in a lavish ceremony that was dubbed the ‘wedding of the year.
She is a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner and serves on the board of several charities and foundations.
Tanya Masiyiwa Age
Tanya Masiyiwa is currently 31 years old. She was born on the 5th of January, 1965 in Zimbabwe.
Tanya Masiyiwa Early Life and Education
Tanya Masiyiwa She was born in Harare, Zimbabwe and is the youngest of five girls. She attended her primary and secondary school education in Zimbabwe, completing parts of it at Chishawasha primary school and the Dominican Convent.
She then pursued higher education abroad, obtaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Banking and International Finance from Bayes Business School, City University London, and a Masters of Social Entrepreneurship from Hult International Business School.
She is currently studying for an Executive MBA from Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge University.
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Tanya Masiyiwa Parents and Siblings
Tanya Masiyiwa is the daughter of Strive Masiyiwa and Tsitsi Masiyiwa, who are Zimbabwean billionaires and philanthropists. She has five siblings: Vimbai, Moses, Joanna, Sarah, and Esther.
Tanya Masiyiwa Career
Tanya Masiyiwa started her career as a co-founder and CEO of Simba Education, a company that leverages mobile technology to provide quality education for students in Africa.
She also co-founded and directed STAR Leadership Academy, a non-profit organisation that offers leadership training and mentorship to young Africans. She then became the executive director of Delta Philanthropies, Higherlife Foundation, and Akello, where she leads the Office of Design & Innovation.
She serves on the board of Cassava Smartech, Ashesi Foundation, and several other charities and foundations. She is a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner and advises a number of entrepreneurship and philanthropy networks.
She is also a recipient of the Hult Prize Challenge, a startup accelerator for young social entrepreneurs.
Tanya Masiyiwa Marriage/Husband
Tanya Masiyiwa is married to Lethabo Molobi, a South African biokineticist and former professional basketball player. They tied the knot in a lavish ceremony that was dubbed the ‘wedding of the year’ on January 10, 2024. They had a traditional ceremony on December 23, 2023, in South Africa followed by a white wedding.
Tanya Masiyiwa Net Worth
Tanya Masiyiwa’s Net Worth is estimated to be around $200,000 as of 2024
