My Own Boss

My Own Boss
Genre	Reality TV Show, Entrepreneurship Show
Written by	Munyaradzi Hwengwere
Directed by	Tawanda Victor Mashava
Presented by	Monika Chanda
Judges	Phillip Chiyangwa; Zororo Makamba; Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa; Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo;
Country of origin	Zimbabwe
Original language(s)	English
Production
Location(s)	Harare
Broadcast
Original channel	ZTV
Original airing	2007
External links
	[www.moboss.co.zw Website]

My Own Boss is a reality TV show that was launched in 2007 in a bid to stir up youth entrepreneurship by engaging in a multimedia experiential learning and mentorship process. It is an experiential, multimedia, reality business program that seeks to unlock the entrepreneurial skills in aspiring young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18–35 years. The program started as a television business reality show that focused on mentoring young entrepreneurs and providing exciting business lessons for television audiences across all ages and backgrounds throughout the nation of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Anchors, Judges and Hosts

Show Model

MOB is a television business reality show that is anchored on three pillars: Experiential Learning, Mentorship and Media and Communication Support. MOB taps into the existing knowledge base and past experiences across sectors to add value to participants while ensuring that the participants are equipped with the necessary social and mental competencies that are required for the running of a successful business.

Typical Plot Outline

Nationwide Auditions
Boot Camp
Official Launch
Contestants enter house and begin weekly tasks
Weekly evictions
Grand Finale

Picture Gallery

My Own Boss Season V Contestants soon after getting into the House, recognize anyone
MOB contestants at the ICT Cocktail at the HICC
My Own Boss event
My Own Boss Judges Phillip Chiyangwa and another Judge
Simanga Zhou, the MOB executive producer,
A My Own Boss function
Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa and Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo on the MOB Judges Panel
My Own Boss Judges preparing - Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa, Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo, Phillip Chiyangwa, Zororo Makamba
Ngoni Muzundo My Own Boss Contestant
Tendai Tanga My Own Boss Contestant before the judges
My Own Boss Judges, Zororo Makamba, Phillip Chiyangwa and another Judge
Nyasha Madzima, owner of a company in media, and content pushing
Duncan Muranganwa, an ICT consultant, motivational speaker, Pastel Guru .
Spencer Bota, a part time actor and script writer from Kuwadzana
Mandla Moyo MOB Contestant
Kudzanayi Tigere, My Own Boss Contestant
Tendai Gongera, UZ alumnus was doing a poultry project
Vusi Mhlanga, a student at MSU
Glen Dhliwayo, a social entrepreneur and aspiring Highfield MP
Lesley Margolis, an entrepreneur and Musician
Ignitions Chikweya, My Own Boss Contestant
Itai Matanhike, My Own Boss Contestant
Juliet Mhiripiri, My Own Boss Contestant
A My Own Boss organised function
My Own Boss Contestants
A My Own Boss Contestant
Reliable Training Solutions and the MOB Team, after the first task-related eviction in 2013
My Own Boss judges and training team
My Own Boss Co-Anchor Zororo Makamba, Preparing for the set
My Own Boss Presenter, Monika Chanda
My Own Boss Reality Show contestants