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Sifelani Tsiko
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A UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe Enactus Club put up a strong performance at the just-ended global championships of the 25th Enactus World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, clinching the 2025 World Cup Early-Stage Competition championship title.
The club, which arrived in the country on Wednesday night, firmly put the country on the global map for entrepreneurial competitions for students.
“We are proud to announce that Zimbabwe emerged as the Champion of the Early-Stage Competition at the Enactus World Cup 2025,” a UZ official said.
“This remarkable achievement by the University of Zimbabwe highlights the innovation, dedication, and global relevance of our project, while positioning Enactus University of Zimbabwe as a leader in entrepreneurial action on the world stage.”
Enactus stands for Entrepreneurial Action Us. The University of Zimbabwe Enactus Club is a dynamic and student-led organisation that equips young leaders to drive social entrepreneurship and change in their communities.
They apply real-world business principles to create sustainable solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
The team is diverse, drawing members from across all faculties, and was awarded Innovation Hub status by the University’s Research, Innovation, and Industrialisation Directorate.
This prestigious designation empowers them to further support and scale their innovation endeavours and entrepreneurial ventures.
They are mentored by the Dean of Students and Dr Rose Masaire from the Faculty of Business Management.
Dr Joachim Kwaramba, UZ Dean of Students and Dr Masaire led the UZ Enactus Club to the Bangkok competitions.
Innovations under the UZ Enactus Club included a water hyacinth project on ecosystem restoration and innovations tackling the water hyacinth infestation at Lake Chivero in the capital.
A Lithium Battery Project called LithiumX – an eco-friendly lithium battery recycling process that addresses the issue of growing battery waste in Zimbabwe.
The third one is the Green Volt project – a green hydrogen production and a fuel cell that addresses the problem of energy access and oxygen requirements in hospitals.
The water hyacinth project aims to utilise the invasive weed to create high-quality, biodegradable paper bags and lightweight boards, nutrient-rich bio-fertiliser, and commercial cattle feed.
The eco-friendly lithium battery recycling project uses a water-based hydrometallurgical process in a closed-loop system that converts old batteries into new batteries, while the Green Volt project uses electrolysis powered by Solar panels to split water into its constituents, Hydrogen and Oxygen.
Hydrogen is used to generate electricity using a fuel cell, and oxygen is used for patients in ICUs.
“By nurturing leadership, project management, and entrepreneurial skills, the club contributes to the development of industry-ready graduates,” the UZ said.
“These competencies are vital for Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, which calls for a skilled workforce capable of driving national development.”
The UZ Enactus Club was named the 2025 World Cup Early-Stage Competition. This club was also the winner of the 2025 Enactus Zimbabwe National Competition.
The team was part of the finalists that included Canada, Tunisia and Germany. The world championship title was won by Saint Mary’s University of Canada in this competition, which included 28 national champion teams from around the globe.
The 50th World Cup of youth-led innovation, entrepreneurial action and global impact was held from 25–28 September 2025.
It brought together students, educators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the world to compete, collaborate, and connect under this year’s bold theme: Generation: Re.
A total of 18 countries participated and were divided into four competitive leagues. Zimbabwe was placed in a league with Australia, Thailand, Italy, and Puerto Rico.
After a spirited round of presentations, the University of Zimbabwe advanced to the final four alongside Canada, Tunisia and Germany.
The final stage was highly competitive, showcasing impactful projects from across the globe.
