Engineer Kachirekwa crowned most influential CEO in Zimbabwe
STAFF WRITER
Power Giants Africa Chief Executive Officer and Transmission Director, Dr. Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, has been crowned the Most Influential CEO – Power Transmission & Distribution at a high-profile event organised by the Chief Executive Network Club Zimbabwe.
A serial award-winning grid transmission specialist, Dr. Kachirekwa continues to cement his reputation as a formidable force in Zimbabwe’s business sector. The latest accolade acknowledges his outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and sustained contribution to the country’s economic landscape.
Affectionately known in energy circles as the “Dr of Electricity,” a moniker earned through his deep expertise and transformative work in power systems, Dr. Kachirekwa has amassed more than 30 prestigious awards locally and internationally.
This enviable collection underscores his status as an astute and influential business leader.
Widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s most decorated self-made executives, Dr. Kachirekwa’s journey from abject poverty and squalor to boardroom prominence has inspired many, particularly young people across the country. His story has been showcased at various high-level platforms across Africa and Europe, earning him admiration as both a CEO and a business mentor.
Speaking to Business Times, Dr. Kachirekwa expressed gratitude for the latest honour, saying:
“On behalf of the entire Power Giants family, I thank the organizers and key stakeholders in the business fraternity for recognizing our efforts to positively impact the lives of the majority of our people. Through collective effort, dedication and hard work we can make the world a better place for all of us.”
The youthful engineer, widely viewed as a frontline player in Africa’s evolving energy revolution, has earned numerous accolades over the years. These include his induction into the National Hall of Fame, the African Business Leadership Excellence Award at the 11th International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) in New York, and the Global Well Respected CEO in Transmission and Electricity Distribution Award at the second edition of the Global Well Respected CEOs Awards in Qatar. He has also been named among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Persons.
Dr. Kachirekwa recently delivered a powerful and well-received presentation at the 11th edition of the CEO Africa Annual Roundtable in Victoria Falls, addressing a packed audience of senior business leaders and government officials.
Beyond corporate accolades, he is a passionate advocate for advanced power grids, efficient energy distribution, clean energy solutions, workplace safety, and the empowerment of girls and women in technical fields.
Power Giants Africa, under his stewardship, has expanded across multiple African markets and is celebrated for cutting-edge solutions in electricity infrastructure development, renewable energy systems, and electrical and civil engineering.
The group has been repeatedly honoured for excellence, professionalism, and innovation, reflecting the standard set by its award-winning chief executive.
