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SMB International is a women networking organization to create opportunities to empower, connect and grow women in business, through mentoring, networking, strategic alliances, and skills development.
Whether you are a CEO or one-woman business, we stress the importance of networking to build great relationships and having somewhere to go with any wants or needs. We go by the mantra #werisebyliftingothers.
For executive coaches worldwide, SMB International is an obvious choice. The world may be brutal when you try to succeed in business. Costs are high and the competition is fierce. You need every edge you can get — and SMB can give you that edge.
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Our Board
MICHELLE CHIKANDA ZUZEYO
FOUNDER SMB INTERNATIONAL
A Recruitment Advisor by profession, Michelle is a qualified Communications Specialist passionate about Corporate Internal Business Communications Activities. A Social Entrepreneur at heart, Michelle seeks to promote social transformation and growth through women empowerment. As the founder of She Means Business International her aim is to create opportunities to connect and grow women in business, through mentorship programs, networking, strategic alliances, and skills development thereby enabling positive change in society particularly eradication of poverty as she believes empowering women is a key contributor to economic development.
SILU MHLANGA
CHAIRPERSON SMB ZIMBABWE
Silu is a powerful woman passionate about women empowerment. She strives on mentoring and lifting other women up. She Holds a computer science degree and various computer certifications like CCNA and Oracle. Silu is the Head of the SMB Zimbabwe Family she has been with the SMB family for about 8 years. She is also a passionate baker and business owner into Baking supplies, Runner services and baking lessons. She is also passionate about digital marketing.
LINDA MWAZOZO
CHAIRPERSON - UNIWOMEN (A DIVISION OF SMB)
Blessed with an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Linda Mwazozo started off her career in the government health sector and later took a position corporate world. An energetic, ambitious individual with a wealth of experience who has been exposed to and specialised in various forms of environments. With more than 20 years of experience, she is ready to further advance her career and move into a position where she can use her natural ability, technical expertise and work experience to its fullest potential. As well as robust experience partnering with senior stakeholders to drive culture and process change. Yet her desire to be involved in the entrepreneurial world never left her.
Daphine Nemutambwe
Projects Co-ordinator
Founder, and head makeup artist at Beauty BY Dee, has worked as a professional makeup artist for 5 years. Initially pursued her passion for makeup artistry and transformation as a hobby, while completing her BBA degree in Healthcare services and then while working for a healthcare facility. After realising the intrinsic value of her skills and the opportunity to make a career out of something she really loved, Beauty By Dee was then established.
Vimbai Tshuma
board member
Vimbai is the Founder and CEO of Sanath Trading a business which has grown from a tuckshop to an industry giant in the Food Service and Events Industry and recently Branding through STEPS Africa. Coming from poverty, Vimbai's dream is to not only eradicate poverty in her family but to help other women do the same. To date Sanath Trading has assisted over 150 Small Businesses in the Events and Food Services Sectors across 10 African countries. Vimbai seeks to create opportunities to empower, support and encourage women in business.
Fadzai Masendeke
board member
Passionate about personal growth, Fadzai is an Alumni of the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe Cohort 2, Goldmam Sachs 10 000 Women and Cornell University Women Entrepreneurship programs. She is a qualified Business Advisor & Social Entrepreneur who has extensive training in Small Business Management. Fadzai is also a Menstrual Hygiene Educator who actively empowers young girls in her community through conducting workshops addressing practical life topics as well as distributing sanitary pads. She is the founder of Confy Essentials Zimbabwe which focuses on empowering women and girls with practical skills in the manufacture of reusable sanitary pads.
Brilliant Siniwa Chamboko
board member
Brilliant is the founder, and CEO of Siniwa Holdings. As an entrepreneur who wears many hats in sectors such as Construction, Agriculture, Events and Confectionery, she seeks to empower women in business.
Nancy T Manyere
board member
Nancy is an aspiring and Sensory Panelist. She is the Director of NDG Bake House which has been in operation since 2017 when a friend encouraged her to sell her delicious baked goods. She's also the co-founder of Finmate Consultancy.
Gloria kwenda
board member
Gloria is a Forever Business Developer with Forever Living Products International. She has successfully built a Global team in countries such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia and Australia. Gloria seeks to create opportunities to empower other women gain financial freedom and to live a healthy lifestyle.
Testimonials
”I joined SMB because I wanted to start a business in Zimbabwe and I was looking for people who had a better understanding of the Zim business world. I gained a lot of knowledge but it's the sisterhood and Michelle's vision that really spoke to me more. It made me feel that as a woman, there is really no limit to what you can accomplish no matter your location.”
SMB has played a big role in my business because it was founded through motivation from the group and I love the culture of supporting women in business to excel academically. After my graduation SMB gifted me with a cash gift which was quite a good surprise. I felt so motivated and am working on advancing my studies to also motivate the youth that it's never too late to be anything you wish to be in life.
"Being a SMB member has been of tremendous help since 2021. I have received great support from Women on this platform through attending my exhibitions, buying my products and joining the online courses l offer. Inga Creatives is a place for women and young people to connect, learn together, showcase skill and spark collaborations. We curate space for women and young people to bring in their wares to showcase. I also train on Bookkeeping and Marketing for Entrepreneurs."
”Being a part of SMB has truly been an eye-opening and rewarding experience for me. The opportunities it has presented, such as knowledge sharing and emotional support, have been invaluable. Through this platform, I have connected with dynamic and purpose-driven women who have taught me important lessons and helped me grow both personally and professionally.”
”SMB is a dual catalyst for friendship and business partnerships that are resounding and worthwhile. Through this amazing platform lies a God-fearing Woman who initiated such a idea into a reality and taking us into her wings. She has initiated a lot of programmes that help us. SMB has helped boost my confidence and have been sharpened greatly in a lot of ways through our annual year end functions."
”She Means Business has been instrumental in teaching me valuable business skills and inspiring me to pursue my dreams. They have provided me with a wealth of knowledge and skills that have been invaluable in my career. From career development workshops to educational events. It has also been a source of inspiration for me networking with successful women in business which has motivated me to pursue my own dreams and strive for success."
”l joined SMB when I was just starting out as an entrepreneur. It taught me that purpose cannot be achieved in isolation. As a budding entrepreneur I had to work on visibility in a season that was characterised by lockdowns. SMB provided free digital marketing training for us and we got equipped to work on our brands as well as increase our income streams.”
”My dream has always been to become my own boss and I'm a testimony of perseverance and hardwork through SMB. I joined SMB at the beginning of 2022 and let's just say I don't regret it at all. The motivation I get from these wonderful ladies is absolutely phenomenal, the ideas and guidance is priceless! I would struggle to save on my own but with SMB I managed to save up capital for my own business."
