Takunda is the co-founder of Neolab Technology, a multi award-winning startup working on pioneering technology fit for emerging economies. He is also the co-founder of Saisai Wireless, a startup that offers “free” WiFi for the public by deploying hotspots in public transportation, and Neoeffect, a social enterprise that trains entrepreneurs and increases IT literacy for the underprivileged.
Takunda is a firm believer that start-ups can be the catalyst that is needed for Zimbabwe’s economic turnaround. “Their ability to churn out disruptive innovation that revolutionizes


industry will bring about the solution that we need,” he argues. “We are our own solution to the problems that plague us as a nation, challenges in technological advancement and the issues of unemployment.”
Takunda is currently studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (Hons) at the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo. Among his notable achievements include pioneering the “for a child campaign,” a human rights awareness initiative, in his capacity as the Junior Prime Minister in the Zimbabwe Junior Parliament (17th session). Takunda was also a finalist in the Young Creative Entrepreneurs Awards sponsored by JCI in 2013 and the winner at the Boost fellowship’s SME Awards for the “most outstanding startup venture.”
He is the future of Africa.