High flying Zimbabwean showbiz women MTV Base presenter Kim Jayde, Ammara Brown and Tamy have been named on the Gumiguru 40 Under 30 Class of 2017 emerging Zimbabwean leaders list.
For Kim Jayde, this will be her second honour in as many weeks after scoping the Media Personality of the year award at the Zim Achievers Awards South Africa.
For Ammara and Tamy, the two songstresses owned 2017 with their hits dominating playlists across the country.
Some names from showbiz who also made the list include Blessing Fire, DJ Tamuka, Eve Kawadza, Kudakwashe Mutsvene, Matthias Mhere and Mitchell Munyaradzi Gumbo.
Methodology and Purpose
The purpose of the list is to formally recognize, acknowledge and celebrate young Zimbabweans who are movers and shakers in what they are doing
This list comprises of 40 individuals born after 31 December 1986 and doing remarkable, notable or unique work worth recognizing and emulating.
The names are drawn from various sources including nominations from individuals and organizations that work closely with the youths.
Individuals who have been listed in the preceding years will not be listed again.
Here is the full list arranged in alphabetical order.
| Name | Credentials | Organization |
| Amanda Lieto | Entreprener | Elagand Grind |
| Ammara Brown | Singer | Actress | |
| Ancillar Mangena-Nombewu | Journalist | | Forbes |
| Authur Matsaudza | Fintech Expert | Steward Bank |
| Blessing Fire | Dancer | Artist | Jibilika Trust |
| Chiedza Dziva Juru CA(Z) | Accountant | Higherlife Foundation |
| Collin Bhiza | HR Expert | Thought-Leader | Industrial Psychology Consultants |
| Delphino Machikicho | Speaker | Youth Leader | Siyavula Education |
| DJ Tamuka | Music Producer | |
| Eve Kawadza | Artist | Musician | |
| Francis Chinjekure | Financial Engineer | Analyst | The Real Estate Institute Of Zimbabwe |
| Hadassah Chaza | Entrepreneur | Marketer | E2:7 Clothing |
| Kim Jayde | TV Presenter | MC | Model | |
| Knowledge Musona | Footballer | Zimbabwe National Team |
| Kudakwashe Manjonjo | Politician | Author | Activist | Independent Canditate –Councilor Goromonzi West |
| Kudakwashe Mutsvene | Musician | |
| Kudakwashe Muzenda | Legal Intern | Dube ,Manikai & Hwacha Commercial Law Chambers |
| Knight Ganje | Entrepreneur | Marketer | H & G Advertising |
| Linda Sibanyoni | Politician | Auditor | Entrepreneur | Independent Candidate MP Harare East |
| Matthias Mhere | Gospel musician | |
| Mantate Mlotshwa | Blogger | Speaker | | The Radical Manatate |
| Mitchell Munyaradzi Gumbo | Talk Show Host | Social Commentator | Mitchell Gumbo Show |
| Mtho Gwebu | Author | Speaker | Pastor | Redemption Center Int’l |
| Pablo Tinashe Chimusoro | Author | SRC President | Speaker | National University Of Science & Technology |
| Pardington Nhundu | Social Entrepreneur | Author | Careers Zimbabwe |
| Paul Makaya | Artist | Thinker | Illustrator | Bergast House |
| Pedzisai Chimbwanda | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Mentor | MentorUs |
| Ralph Kadurira | Author | Speaker | Trainer | Convener The Mesh |
| Rujeko Mushove | Engineer | Model | |
| Sean Emmanuel Nota | Author | Marketer | Vendhub.net |
| Shamiso Kumbirai | Civil Engineer | Aurecon Group |
| Tammy Moyo | Songstress | |
| Tawanda Kembo | Entrepreneur | Golix |
| Tinashe Chipindu | Auditor | Baker Tilly |
| Tinotendaishe Gambahaya | Entrepreneur | Framptons |
| Thelma Panashe Chidavenzi | Entrepreneur | Motivational Speaker | TPC Mobile |
| Trish Hakata | Speaker on Personal development | GoGetter Movement |
| Unique Zimuto | Development & Media Practitioner | Youth Leader | Orbit International |
| Yemurayi Chinyande | IS Business Analyst | Social Entrepreneur | Cassava Zimbabwe |
| Zandi Mubi | Chef | Restaurateur | Chez Zandi |
The list is compiled by Gumiguru Incorporated, a Harare based Leadership, Motivation Consultancy Company led by Simba Nyamadzawo
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