About Kimunila
Kimunila Zhakata is a tech-savvy entrepreneur with a background in Computer Science and a strong drive for social impact. As part of the founding team behind NhavaGx, he plays a strategic role in reimagining underused retail spaces as platforms for youth-led business and community development. Kimunila brings together analytical thinking, adaptability, and a deep commitment to collaboration. His lived experiences in both rural and urban settings fuel his passion for building sustainable, locally rooted ventures that deliver real impact.
About NhavaGx
NhavaGx is a bold venture turning idle retail spaces into thriving, community-owned micro-economies. The model combines co-living, youth-run tuck shops, and local investing to reduce startup costs and increase success rates. Young operators manage the shops while living on-site, supported by training and inventory systems. With 25% community ownership, households invest in product lines and share in profits, becoming both customers and co-owners. Currently operating 20 shops and engaging 345 households, NhavaGx is scaling a grassroots economy built on youth empowerment, shared value, and long-term community growth.
