By Fanuel Chinowaita
Mutare, Zimbabwe – July 7, 2025
Businessman and religious leader Prophet Walter Magaya has taken his entrepreneurial empowerment tour to Mutare on Saturday, continuing a nationwide campaign aimed at reshaping mindsets and boosting economic growth across Zimbabwe.
The tour, which began in Harare, is part of Magaya’s broader vision to equip Zimbabweans with practical business knowledge, spiritual motivation, and mentorship. The PHD Ministries founder whose business interests span mining, agriculture, hospitality, and sports plans to extend the campaign to Bulawayo, Kwekwe, and Kadoma in the coming weeks.
“We’re bringing a philosophy that empowers residents of the Eastern Region to succeed in business,” Magaya told journalists at the Golden Peacock Villa Hotel ahead of the Mutare Business Conference. “Mutare is a mining town, a farming hub, and a tourist destination. In 2008, we saw Russians and other international buyers coming here for diamonds, yet poverty persists. What we need is a shift in mindset.”
Magaya, who began his business journey as a teenager and made his first million at the age of 16, has ventured into several sectors, including diamond buying. He emphasized that success is tied to consistent habits and disciplined thinking.
“You attract money and greatness by changing your routines. As a border town, Mutare has high potential, if we embrace the right business practices,” he said.
Through his 38 satellite centres spread across Zimbabwe, Magaya aims to provide a sustained support system for mentorship and spiritual growth as he rolls out the tour.
During the well-attended Mutare event, Magaya shared insights into his entrepreneurial journey—from launching his ministry at age 29 in Harare’s Railton Club to building the Yadah Hotel in just six months. Today, his business empire includes Yadah FC, Heart Stadium, Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe, and multiple mining and agricultural projects.
He urged attendees to prioritize self-transformation: “Your first asset is yourself—but only if refined. Poverty is sustained by daily routines, just as wealth is.”
He further encouraged accountability and productivity, saying: “If you’re not paying someone’s salary or school fees, you’re not yet on the right platform.” He contrasted “Old Money”—those building generational wealth—with “New Money”—those focused on popularity—and called for unity between both entrepreneurial approaches.
Addressing business scalability, Magaya explained: “Local products pay rent. A continental reach makes millionaires. Global penetration creates billionaires. If your product can’t attract a millionaire’s endorsement, forget about making millions.”
He ended with a message on the power of networks: “Your business must be so effective that others become its ambassadors.”
The Mutare stop blended spiritual inspiration with actionable business strategies, further energizing the momentum of a campaign that began in Harare. With 38 satellite centres supporting the initiative, Magaya’s empowerment tour is set to leave a lasting impact on Zimbabwe’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Businesspeople and aspiring entrepreneurs can follow the progress of the tour via PHD Ministries’ digital platforms and local centres.
