Simon Lennox Mkondo
Dr. Simon Lennox Mkondo | |
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| Born | Wedza |
| Baptised | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Glen Lorne |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Citizenship | Zimbabwean |
| Education | University of Zimbabwe, University of Cape Town. |
| Alma mater | St Ignatius College |
| Occupation | Indigenous Businessman |
| Employer | Self Employed Entrepreneur |
| Organization | Paul Mkondo Insurance, P.M.A. Real Estate, Muchi Investments |
| Known for | Entrepreneur;Insurance Guru, Real Estate Valuer & Auctioneer. |
| Home town | Wedza |
| Board member of | Southampton Assurance; Paul Mkondo Insurance; P.M.A. Real Estate; Muchi Investments. |
| Relatives | Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo |
Early life
Simon Lennox Mkondo was born in Wedza. He attended St Ignatius College a Jesuit school based in Chishawasha for his secondary school education. He then proceeded to the University of Zimbabwe.
Professional Career
After University, pre-Independence, Mkondo returned to St. Ignatius College where he taught Chemistry, was a sports and choir master. Post Independence, he worked for Southampton Assurance and rose up the ranks. With his elder brothers Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo and Raphael Mkondo they then ventured off to start the first indigenous Insurance and Real Estate company against all odds. He is currently still the Chief Executive Officer. He is one of the pioneering indigenous valuers and auctioneers in Zimbabwe.
Entrepreneural Career
He has an independent hardware retail business called Muchi Investments kwaBhora Juru.
Agricultural Career
He is also a well established Commercial Agricultural Farmer in Marondera/Wedza Area.
Personal Life
He is a staunch Roman Catholic and a family man.
