Endorsements

I first met Zvikomborero Kuwana eight years ago during my tenure as CEO of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. From the beginning, I admired his unique gift for translating God’s Kingdom principles into practical, values-driven strategies for the marketplace. Over the years, he has become a trusted advisor and a household name among Christian businesspeople seeking to build enterprises rooted in Kingdom purpose.

Yet this book places Zvikomborero in a league of his own. It is, without question, one of the most compelling and thought-provoking works I have ever read — boldly decoding God’s original intent for Africans and their wealth.

In these pages, Zvikomborero elevates the conversation about Kingdom governance to a new level. He has always asked probing questions about Africa’s role in the global economy and why our continent so often finds itself at the bottom of the economic food chain. The questions he raises here echo the silent cries many Africans have carried deep within for generations. He gives voice to a deep-seated longing — the sorrow we have borne for decades — echoing the haunting words of the late African American singer Brook Benton: “Why Lord, the color of my skin is said to be an awful sin.” This book courageously addresses that cry and points to the God-shaped answer at the heart of Africa’s destiny.

At a time when Africans everywhere are wrestling with their identity and purpose, this book arrives as a practical manual and prophetic blueprint. The depth of research woven into these pages makes it an invaluable encyclopedia for African people and tribes, both on the continent and in the diaspora. Zvikomborero’s insights will ignite further study and inspire a fresh pursuit of truth about who we are, who we were meant to be, and how we must return to our God to live lives of higher value and purpose.

This work is for everyone who longs to see Africa rise to become all that God created her to be. As we know, where the original intent of a thing is unknown, misuse is inevitable. This book restores that understanding. I believe all Africans — and indeed all who care about Africa’s flourishing — will gain immeasurably from every page.

My prayer is that every reader approaches these pages not merely with curiosity but with an open heart. Let this work challenge you to see yourself, your family, your community, and your nation through new eyes — Kingdom eyes. May it spark fresh conversations in our homes, our boardrooms, our churches, and our schools. May it encourage us to raise children who know who they are and whose they are. May it push us to build enterprises and institutions that honor God and uplift communities, so that we may truly see Africa rise into the fullness of her calling. It is my deep honor to commend this work to you. I trust it will touch and transform you as profoundly as it has me.

Dumile Cele – Former CEO of the Durban Chamber of Commerce & Industry