Internationally recognized Family Business Expert and Family Office Advisor, Tsitsi Mutendi, is not just a third-generation Family Business owner.
Tsitsi is also a visionary entrepreneur who is reshaping the landscape of family wealth and multigenerational success in Africa.
Despite not inheriting financial wealth, Tsitsi has leveraged her family’s intellectual knowledge and entrepreneurial values to build and grow businesses, embodying the spirit of African entrepreneurship.
As the founder and co-founder of several successful ventures, including Mutendi Montessori and Dants Investments (comprising DanTs Media and DanTs Software), Tsitsi’s journey is marked by accolades, awards, and recognition for her impactful contributions across various sectors.
Based in Zimbabwe, her illustrious career has seen her sit on numerous company boards, bringing a wealth of experience to help organizations achieve competitive advantages in profit, production, and expansion.
At the heart of Tsitsi’s mission is Nhaka Legacy Planning, a Family Business Services, and Family Office Advisory firm.
Specializing in Family Governance Advisory, Nhaka Legacy Planning lays the foundation for successful families by nurturing family communication, managing conflicts, fostering family development, and ensuring the continuity of family enterprises worldwide.
“My passion for family businesses has awarded me the opportunity to be an international speaker and author on the subject, with particular expertise in family governance and business continuity. I have a weekly podcast called Enterprising Families, discussing issues that affect family enterprises and family businesses to better manage their journeys,” Tsitsi told the Rising Woman Africa magazine (2023/24 edition).
Tsitsi’s commitment to the African business landscape is further demonstrated through African Family Firms (AFF), a business association dedicated to building the most extensive and robust network for Family Businesses on the continent. AFF provides crucial support to empower these businesses to build and sustain multi-generational enterprises.
In the realm of education, Tsitsi’s vision is embodied in Mutendi Montessori, a 100% Montessori Methodology-based primary school in Harare. This institution reflects her dedication to providing quality education rooted in innovative teaching methodologies.
Venturing into the digital realm, Tsitsi’s companies, DanTs Media and DanTs Software Development, have evolved over the years to meet the demands of the tech-driven era. Originally successful in the publishing industry, they have expanded into software development, contributing significantly to the digitalization of the African continent.
Tsitsi Mutendi’s impactful presence in various sectors underscores her commitment to reshaping the narrative of African entrepreneurship, creating a legacy that transcends generations.
Through her visionary leadership and multifaceted ventures, Tsitsi is a trailblazer in driving family wealth and business success across the African continent. There is more about Tsitsi on her website, here.
