Divine Ndhlukula is a renowned Zimbabwean businesswoman, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and philanthropist.
Born in Gutu, Masvingo Province in 1960, Ndhlukula is best known for founding and managing SECURICO Security Services, one of the largest security firms in Zimbabwe.
The firm made history as the first security company in Zimbabwe to achieve an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification.
From just 4 employees, the company has grown to become a regional leader in the provision of tier security services and cutting-edge electronic security solutions, employing over 3,400 people.
Ndhlukula has received numerous awards including the EY Africa Chapter of the World Entrepreneur Awards (2014) and Forbes Africa Businesswoman of the Year (2019)
This is her profile as told by WOA:
Net Worth
According to Afro Lady, Ndhlukula’s net worth is $809 million, which makes her one of the richest women in Africa.
She accumulated her wealth primarily through her company, SECURICO Security Services, which she founded in 1998 and has grown into one of Zimbabwe’s largest and most successful security firms.
The company provides a wide range of services, including uniformed armed officers, armored vehicles for cash transportation, electronic security systems, private investigations, employee vetting, and security consulting.
Ndhlukula also owns other companies, including:
- Zvikomborero Farms: An agricultural company involved in various farming activities, including extensive goat production.
- Multi-Link (PVT) LTD: A high-tech security company that deals in the supply and installation of cutting-edge electronic security systems like CCTVs, alarms, electric fences, etc.
- Canine Dog Services: A company that deals in the rearing, training, and leasing of security dogs.
Collectively, these companies have created enough revenue streams to make Ndhlukula a multi-millionaire.
But how educated is she?
Education qualifications
Ndhlukula’s educational accolades are as impressive as her entrepreneurial achievements. She holds an accounting diploma from Commercial Careers College in Zimbabwe.
Additionally, she has a marketing management diploma as well as a Master’s in Business Administration, which she acquired from Midlands State University.
Ndhlukula also has a PhD (Doctorate) in Business Leadership, conferred to her by the Women’s University in Africa for her contributions to business leadership and gender equality.
Success Journey
Divine was born in 1960 in Gutu, Masvingo Province, in Zimbabwe. Her parents were entrepreneurs, which likely influenced her early interest in business.
After graduating from university, she worked as an accounting officer for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation and later at Old Mutual before venturing into agribusiness.
In 1997, she saw a gap in the Zimbabwe security sector, which was marked by a lack of professionalism and quality security services that clients yearned for.
With minimal capital and no security background whatsoever, she founded SECURICO Security Services in 1998 in the backroom of her small house in Harare, starting with only 4 employees.
In 2000, the company was formally incorporated and rapidly grew to become one of Zimbabwe’s largest security firms.
Within 5 years of operation, the company had achieved annual revenues of over $13 million and had over 3400 employees (including about 900 women).
Ndhlukula has won several prestigious awards including the Legatum Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (2011), EY World Entrepreneurship Awards Exceptional category (2014), Forbes Africa Businesswoman of the Year (2019), and induction into the Global Business Hall of Fame (2021)5.
She has also served as President of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce.
Family
Divine was married to Stanley Ndhlukula until his passing in 2001 due to renal failure. She has one son named David Simbi and two grandchildren.
