By Fortune Enock Kagombe
Greetings, fellow Zimbabweans, visionaries, and champions of progress. I am Fortune Enock Kagombe, the founder of the Mboma Center of Knowledge and Research Institute.
Though I may not boast the credentials of formal academia, I carry within me an unyielding dream—a dream to transform Zimbabwe into a beacon of innovation, prosperity, and self-reliance. This is not merely a project; it is a clarion call to awaken the latent greatness within our nation.
Zimbabwe is a land of boundless wealth—not only in its fertile soils and abundant resources but in the brilliance of its people. Yet, for too long, we have been tethered to systems that limit our potential, chasing jobs abroad and learning skills that do not address the unique challenges we face.
I envision a Zimbabwe where education is not a privilege but a right, accessible to all. A Zimbabwe that does not produce job-seekers but nurtures problem-solvers, innovators, and global leaders who set the standards rather than follow them.
The Mboma Center of Knowledge and Research Institute is the cornerstone of this transformation. It is a sanctuary of ideas, a crucible where raw talent is forged into world-changing solutions. With this institute, we will cultivate think tanks—brilliant minds equipped to tackle Zimbabwe’s challenges and propel us to the forefront of the African continent and beyond. Imagine a Zimbabwe that births the first African-manufactured supercar, a nation that pioneers a blockchain-based currency immune to the ravages of inflation. Picture a future where our youth are not bound by unemployment but empowered with skills to create wealth and opportunity.
My dream is bold, yet achievable: within two decades, the Mboma Center will drive Zimbabwe to an unemployment rate below 5% and a GDP per capita soaring to $15,000. This is not a distant hope but a tangible future we can build together. The knowledge and skills imparted at Mboma will be tailored to our context, addressing our unique challenges and unlocking the potential of ideas that already simmer in the hearts of Zimbabweans, both at home and in the diaspora.
I do not seek to lead docile followers but to awaken the lions within us all—fierce, determined, and unyielding in our pursuit of greatness. Zimbabwe is not merely a nation; it is a legacy waiting to be claimed. The Mboma Center is our collective path to that destiny, a project unmatched in ambition and unparalleled in impact, not only in Africa but across the globe.
To my fellow citizens, to the titans of industry, to the dreamers and doers: I call upon you to join hands in this noble endeavor. Let us invest not just our resources but our belief in a Zimbabwe that leads, innovates, and prospers. Together, we will build the Mboma Center of Knowledge and Research Institute—a monument to our resilience, a catalyst for our renaissance, and a testament to the indomitable spirit of Zimbabwe.
Let us rise as one. Let us build the future. Let us make Zimbabwe the pride of Africa and a light to the world.