Breaking The Glass

What if sport could be one of Africa’s most powerful engines for economic opportunity?

In this episode of Breaking the Glass, Vimbai sits down with Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, to explore her journey from trade and investment law to shaping Rwanda’s economic development and now leading the growth of basketball across the continent.

Clare shares why she chose to return to Africa after working internationally, how staying open to unexpected opportunities has shaped her career and why she believes some of the most meaningful work happens when we build something from the ground up.

They also explore the business of sport beyond the court, from creating jobs and developing talent to building infrastructure and attracting investment, and what it will take to create a sustainable sporting ecosystem that benefits generations to come.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why Clare believes Africa offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful impact

• How self-belief, preparation and consistency can help turn opportunity into progress

• Why basketball has the potential to become a powerful economic driver across the continent

• What it takes to align governments, investors and businesses behind a shared vision

• Why delivering results and communicating them matters for women in leadership

• The importance of resilience, reliability and showing up when opportunities arise

• Why building lasting institutions means putting the mission ahead of personal legacy

  
  

A thoughtful conversation about leadership, possibility and the importance of building systems that create opportunities long after we’re gone.

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Breaking the Glass Season One is supported by Econet Wireless

Great ideas thrive when people, opportunities and communities are connected. Through its commitment to digital innovation and connectivity, Econet is helping Zimbabweans build businesses, unlock opportunities and shape the future. 

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What skills matter most when technology is changing the world faster than we can predict?

In this episode of Breaking the Glass, Vimbai sits down with Oswald Jumira, Senior Vice President - Global Strategic Partnerships at Cassava Technologies, to explore the experiences, relationships and decisions that have shaped his journey from humble beginnings in Zimbabwe to leadership across some of Africa’s most ambitious technology businesses.

Oswald reflects on the power of exposure, curiosity and asking better questions, and why some of the most important opportunities in his career have come through genuine human connection rather than a carefully mapped-out plan.

They also unpack what it means to build a career in the age of AI, the skills young people should be developing for an increasingly uncertain future and why entrepreneurship does not always have to mean becoming a founder.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why relationships and curiosity can open unexpected doors

• The role humility, continuous learning and wisdom have played in Oswald’s career

• How he navigates imposter syndrome in rooms with some of the world’s leading technology figures

• Why problem-solving, creativity and communication will matter in the age of AI

• How exposure can expand what you believe is possible for your own life

• Why entrepreneurial thinking can be just as powerful inside an organisation

• What Oswald looks for when identifying and developing the next generation of talent

A reflective conversation about humility, exposure, people and what it takes to turn opportunity into lasting impact.

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Breaking the Glass Season One is supported by Econet Wireless

Great ideas thrive when people, opportunities and communities are connected. Through its commitment to digital innovation and connectivity, Econet is helping Zimbabweans build businesses, unlock opportunities and shape the future.

https://www.econet.co.zw/

This sponsorship relates solely to the podcast series and does not imply any commercial affiliation, partnership or endorsement between Econet Wireless and the guests featured or their associated organisations.

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What does it take to hold conviction in Africa’s potential when the outcomes are uncertain and opportunity remains so unevenly distributed?

In this episode of Breaking the Glass, Vimbai sits down with Mike Mompi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Enza Capital, to unpack what it takes to invest in and build businesses solving some of the continent’s most important problems.

Mike shares what he looks for in founders at the earliest stages, from ambition and deep insight to self-awareness, integrity and the ability to surround themselves with people whose strengths complement their own. He also explains why validation looks different at every stage of a business and how investors learn to make decisions when the feedback loops can take years to play out.

They also explore what it means to lead through uncertainty, why venture capital is ultimately a people business and the importance of leaning into the qualities that make you different rather than trying to fit an expected mould.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• What Mike looks for when deciding which founders to back

• Why ambition, insight and deep industry knowledge matter at the earliest stages

• How to think about validation when the traditional indicators are not yet there

• Why the strongest teams are diverse, complementary and intentionally built

• Why character and integrity can matter just as much as capability

An insightful conversation about capital, conviction, people and what it takes to back businesses capable of creating prosperity far beyond themselves.

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Breaking the Glass Season One is supported by Econet Wireless

Great ideas thrive when people, opportunities and communities are connected. Through its commitment to digital innovation and connectivity, Econet is helping Zimbabweans build businesses, unlock opportunities and shape the future. 

https://www.econet.co.zw/

This sponsorship relates solely to the podcast series and does not imply any commercial affiliation, partnership or endorsement between Econet Wireless and the guests featured or their associated organisations.

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What does it take to build a business with someone you love and keep going when the journey gets difficult?

In this episode of Breaking the Glass, Vimbai sits down with sisters Morongwe “Mo” Mokone and Michelle Mokone, co-founders of Mo’s Crib, to unpack the reality behind building and growing a business together.

They share what they have learned about resilience, adapting when the original plan no longer works, dividing responsibilities according to their individual strengths and staying solution-driven through the inevitable highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

They also open up about the culture they have intentionally built at Mo’s Crib, why leading from the heart matters and how they have worked to grow the business without losing sight of the people and values at its core.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why resilience is about more than simply pushing through

• How to work with a business partner whose strengths are different from your own

• Why being willing to say “I don’t know” can make you a stronger founder

• How company culture shapes the business you ultimately build

• What it takes to keep adapting when progress feels slow

An honest conversation about sisterhood, leadership, resilience and what it takes to keep building.

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Breaking the Glass Season One is supported by Econet Wireless

Great ideas thrive when people, opportunities and communities are connected. Through its commitment to digital innovation and connectivity, Econet is helping Zimbabweans build businesses, unlock opportunities and shape the future.

https://www.econet.co.zw/

This sponsorship relates solely to the podcast series and does not imply any commercial affiliation, partnership or endorsement between Econet Wireless and the guests featured or their associated organisations.

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