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Tempter Paul Tungwarara

Tempter Paul Tungwarara is a Dubai based Zimbabwean entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of Prevail International Group of Companies which is headquartered in Dubai, a Presidential Investment Advisor[1] as well as founder of first Zimbabwean owned social media chat platform Talk and Pay (TAP).[2][3]

Tempter Paul Tungwarara
Born
Harare
NationalityZimbabwean
OccupationEntrepreneur
Years active2004 - present
Known forEntrepreneurship, Presidential Investment Advisor
Notable workFirst social media application in Zimbabwe

Background

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Tempter Paul Tungwarara was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. He began his entrepreneurial journey in 2005. He is the founder and chairman of the Prevail International Group of Companies, which encompasses various enterprises,[4] including Paulo Construction a construction firm specializing in various civil engineering projects,[5] Prevail Shipping a company providing shipping and logistics services, Prevail Mining which operates Prevail International Quarry Mine,[6] located in the mining town of Buhera and Prevail Boreholes[7] which spearheads the Zimbabwe Presidential Borehole Scheme,[8] which aims to drill 35,000 boreholes across Zimbabwe to improve water access.[9][10] In 2024, following the success of the Presidential Borehole Scheme, Tungwarara was further commissioned to spearhead Presidential Internet Scheme for rural homes, Presidential Home Industries Project[11] and Presidential Solar Scheme for at least 400 homes[12] and feeding into the national power grid.[13][14]

Tungwarara is also renowned for his contribution to technology through the establishment of TalkChart which then rebranded to Talk and Pay Communications and Finance in 2024,[15] the first Zimbabwean-owned social media chat platform.[16] Talk and Pay is designed to facilitate free global communication, allowing users to connect with friends and family as well as do transactions and flight bookings.[17][18]

In recognition of his contributions to the investment landscape in Zimbabwe, Dr. Tungwarara serves as a Presidential Investment Advisor for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s second republic. In 2022, he was awarded V.I.P membership status by the CEO Clubs Network Worldwide International Business Organisation, where he acts as an ambassador for Zimbabwe.[19][20]

In 2022 he partnered Mulk Holdings for a US$500 Million Cyber City project in Zimbabwe[21] which is owned by Dubai billionaire Shaji Ul Mulk.[22][23] In 2024, Tungwarara was awarded the Overall Top Investor in the Diaspora Award at the Africa Investment Leaders Forum and Awards.[24][25][26]

References

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  1. ^ "UAE investors explore business opportunities". www.herald.co.zw. 2024-05-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ Reporter, Staff (2023-10-10). "Zimbabwe developed chat platform spread wings". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ^ epebinu, olurolake (2024-08-27). "Entrepreneur unveils new app for interaction, financial transactions in Africa". nanprwire. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  4. ^ "ZYPSO president to open lodges in Murambinda". The Financial Gazette. 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  5. ^ Reporter, Staff. "Tungwarara silences critics on the State House 'Precast Wall' ..as the country's State House gets a complete new look". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  6. ^ "New quarry mine opens in Murambinda". www.herald.co.zw. 2024-03-21. Archived from the original on 2024-03-21.
  7. ^ "Presidential borehole target on Course". www.herald.co.zw. 2023-11-20. Archived from the original on 2024-08-26.
  8. ^ "Prevail Group to undertake massive borehole drilling scheme". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  9. ^ ZimSitRep_M (2023-06-19). "35 000 borehole scheme in full swing". Zimbabwe Situation. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  10. ^ CHEKAI, LEMUEL (2023-08-07). "Prevail International Recruits Locals In Presidential Borehole Scheme". www.263chat.com.
  11. ^ 5.7K views · 20 reactions | #WATCH 🔴Prevail Group Chairman Paul Tungwarara says they have established 28 village business units in Buhera which residents are set to benefit from.... | By NewsDay-ZimbabweFacebook. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via www.facebook.com.
  12. ^ "NEW: 400 households for rent-a-roof solar pilot scheme in Harare". www.sundaymail.co.zw. 2024-03-27.
  13. ^ Ndoro, Nyashadzashe (2024-03-28). "Harare residents set to benefit from pilot solar rooftop project". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  14. ^ The Sunday Mail (2024-03-27). Prevail Group International to install solar panels in 600 Glen View houses. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "Businessman to launch Zimbabwe's first chat app – DailyNews". dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  16. ^ "Talk Chart A Game Changer: Tungwarara – ZimEye". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  17. ^ "Zimbabwe develops own chat platform". www.herald.co.zw. 2023-04-06. Archived from the original on 2023-04-06.
  18. ^ "Zimbabwe developed chat platform spread wings". www.herald.co.zw. 2023-10-10. Archived from the original on 2023-10-11.
  19. ^ "Zim-Dubai businessman appointed CEO Club ambassador for Zimbabwe". The Financial Gazette. 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  20. ^ Zimbabwe, New (2022-02-16). "CEO Clubs Network Honours Dubai-Based Zim Tycoon". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  21. ^ "Construction of Cyber City begins". www.sundaymail.co.zw. 2022-11-13.
  22. ^ "US$500m Cyber City On Cards – 263times". 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  23. ^ "Dubai-based billionaire expected today". www.herald.co.zw. 2022-04-11. Archived from the original on 2022-04-11.
  24. ^ Karowangoro, Abel (2024-06-29). "Zimbabwean Investor Paul Tungwarara Scoops Top Honor at Africa Investment Leaders Awards". Showbiz | Your Daily Dose of Zimbabwean Entertainment News & Celebrity Buzz. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  25. ^ Chiguvari, Maria (2024-07-01). "TUNGWARARA'S RALLYING CALL TO THE DISAPORA". www.hmetro.co.zw.
  26. ^ "Tungwarara emerges as the top African investor". zimbabwenow.co.zw. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
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