Agrippa Masiyakurima Explained

Agrippa “Bopela” Masiyakurima
Birth Name:Agrippa Masiyakurima
Birth Place:Mutare, Zimbabwe
Occupation:Civil Engineer
Alias:Bopela
Spouse:Abigail Marongwe

Agrippa “Bopela” Masiyakurima was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe. He is well known in Zimbabwe as a businessman who runs the civil engineering firm, Bopela Group of Companies, which works in the telecommunications industry across Africa. He is regarded as a controversial businessman and political figure and was a long-term supporter of ZANUPF and the G40 faction.[1]

Political career

He actively joined politics in 2018 by running for Member of Parliament for Mutare North under the New Patriotic Frontparty but did not win the election.[2] He is also a founder of the People's Party in 2020 and was a member until he was evicted from the party in 2020. He is married to Abigail Marongwe.[3] Masiyakurima has been known as a philanthropist who has helped people in Mutare with various projects. These include poultry projects that assist the poor, athletic events for the youth, other projects.[2]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: G40 benefactor arrested over shooting at KGVI. NewsDay.
  2. Web site: Bopela pledges grassroots empowerment in Mutare North. July 26, 2018. The ManicaPost.
  3. Web site: BUSINESSMAN BOPELA BEATS UP WIFE.
  4. Web site: Zim's Top 10 Under 40 Business Achievers According To Ngoda Business Magazine. February 18, 2016. Youth Village Zimbabwe.