Our sustainability stories
Old Mutual is committed to supporting the expansion of businesses in Zimbabwe, helping drive economic growth and ensuring that both present and future generations in our various communities, benefit.
In an effort to ensure sustainable growth, we have implemented an Eight2Five Innovation Hub where entrepreneurs with start-up companies are given opportunities to connect with other businesspeople, learn new skills and are provided with financial literacy as well as funding.
Through the Hub, Old Mutual has trained 430 Zimbabwean individuals and 63 SME’s.
With sustainable transformation at the core of how we do business, Old Mutual aims to empower the people of Zimbabwe to shape their own future and take the revival of their economy into their own hands.
In an effort to ensure sustainable growth, we have implemented an Eight2Five Innovation Hub where entrepreneurs with start-up companies are given opportunities to connect with other businesspeople, learn new skills and are provided with financial literacy as well as funding.
Through the Hub, Old Mutual has trained 430 Zimbabwean individuals and 63 SME’s.
With sustainable transformation at the core of how we do business, Old Mutual aims to empower the people of Zimbabwe to shape their own future and take the revival of their economy into their own hands.
Pictured here is Bright Nezomba, owner of Nezox Brands, who through the support and funding from our Hub, was able to turn waste from banana harvest into flour and other products. Bright has seen phenomenal growth of his business which has started distributing products to over 120 retailers.
We have a long-term vision to support start-up businesses, which is crucial for job creation and driving economic growth.
Pictured here is Msindazwe Ndlovu, business owner of The Noble Savage, a company that converts plastic waste into tiles, pavers, and kitchen countertops as well as building materials, making building homes more affordable.