Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula  is one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated business leaders and a pioneer in security, enterprise development, and women’s empowerment. She is the founder and Managing Director of SECURICO, a security company she built from the ground up in 1998 to revolutionise a male-dominated industry and elevate security services to global standards. Under her leadership, SECURICO became the first Zimbabwean security firm to attain ISO9001:2008 certification. She also leads Zvikomborero Farms and has served as President of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce. Dr Ndhlukula holds two Masters in Business Administration from Midlands State University, and an honorary PhD in Business Leadership, from Women’s University in Africa.

She has been recognised by Forbes, UNCTAD, and EY for her exceptional entrepreneurship. Beyond business, she champions women’s advancement through platforms like the Women Owned Business Trust, Mentorship in Practice programme and Professional Women, Women Executives and Businesswomen’s Forum (Proweb) and others.

She has authored a book “Entrepreneurial Success: Growing Business in a Fluid Economy” that won the National Merit Awards on Outstanding Non-Fiction books category.

Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula legacy is one of tenacity, vision, and unwavering dedication to creating opportunities for others. Her appointment as Chancellor is a testament to her profound impact on business and her deep commitment to mentoring Africa’s next generation of leaders.