Zimbabwe’s diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trends
Zimbabwe's real estate and farming sectors are experiencing increased investment from the diaspora, influenced by social media content from young digital creators. Individuals like Kundai Chitima and Kelvin Birioti are shaping diaspora perceptions through on-the-ground videos showcasing opportunities in Zimbabwe. Many in the diaspora are reassessing relocation and investment plans based on these authentic narratives rather than official reports.
- ▪Kundai Chitima and Kelvin Birioti are Zimbabwean content creators influencing diaspora investment through social media.
- ▪Catherine Mutisi, a Zimbabwean who lived in the UK for 17 years, shifted her plans from visiting to permanently relocating after engaging with Birioti’s content.
- ▪Chitima and Birioti focus on providing transparent information about real estate and farming to prevent diaspora members from being scammed.
- ▪Both creators emphasize rural development and aim to offer realistic insights into Zimbabwe’s economic and social landscape.
- ▪Nyashadzashe Nguwo attributes the return trend to emotional ties, lower living costs, and a desire to contribute to national development.
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FeaturesZimbabwe’s diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trendsZimbabwean digital influencers appear to influence diaspora investment decisions through social mediaListenListen (9 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoKelvin Birioti built his platform around real estate, rural development and farming projects [Al Jazeera]By Calvin ManikaPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s real estate and farming sectors are seeing a surge in diaspora-driven investment, with two young content creators quietly emerging as unexpected influencers shaping the trend.Kundai Chitima, 31, and Kelvin Birioti, 20, each running their own social media channel, have built followings that…
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