Ginimbi born Genius Kadungure was a famous Zimbabwean millionaire who gained fame for his wealth.
He was the CEO and founder of a gas company known as Pioneer Gases that operates in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Ginimbi Biography
Ginimbi was born Genius Kadungure on October 10, 1984, in the heart of Domboshava in a family of four.
He is believed to have started embracing small business transactions at a young age of 17 years.
He then embraced the art of providing gas for domestic use, where he worked as a middle-man.
He secured his first contract through a friend who was working at the Angolan Airways offices. He started focusing on gas sales to various users, which saw him making a fortune with time.
Within a year of business, he purchased a car, and in two years, he purchased a Mercedes Benz S Class. He later established Pioneer Gases, which today is part of the Piko Trading Group.
The company provides gas to the industrial, commercial, retail, and public sectors.
He then purchased Quick Gases in Botswana, where he is currently the only shareholder. He is also linked to Rivonia Gases and City Centre Freight. These companies fall under the PIKO Trading Group, where he is a majority shareholder.
Ginimbi wife
It was earlier reported that Ginimbi wife was Zodwa Mkandla. There are no records to prove that the two were married.
However, in 2018, He disclosed that they were no longer together but have remained great business partners.
In 2019, he was alleged to be involved with V-Candy after Wicknell alluded that the two were not dating. However, V-Candy denied the allegations of being involved romantically with the business tycoon.
Ginimbi Net worth
Ginimbi net worth is not entirely clear; however, he is estimated to be worth millions of dollars.
His source of wealth is believed to be from his multiple successful businesses, including Pioneer Gases, which supplies gas to the public, industrial, commercial, and retail sectors.
Ginimbi cars and houses
He left behind an extensive collection of high-end cars. Ginimbi cars include a Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster, a Bentley, a Ferrari spider, 6 Rolls Royce, and a Land Rover.
He has several houses including the Ginimbi house, which he put up in his rural home area in Domboshava and held a three-day long party to celebrate the milestone.
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Ginimbi cause of death
The Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Genius Kadungure died instantly in a freak road accident on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
The 36-year-old was driving his R5m Rolls-Royce Wraith which collided head-on with three other vehicles.
The speeding Rolls-Royce veered off the road and hit a tree before going up in flames, according to an eyewitness.
Danny Kuwanga told police that with the help of three unidentified men, Ginimbi’s body was pulled away from the burning car but three passengers were trapped and consumed by the flames.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the death.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police would like to confirm the death of four people that included Genius Kadungure in a fatal road traffic accident along Borrowdale Road.
“Three people were burnt when the vehicle caught fire after it clashed with a Honda Fit head-on as the driver overtook another car near Philadelphia,” said police spokesperson assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi.
Two of those burnt to death were identified as Alicia Adams, a model, and a fitness trainer, Michelle “Moana” Amuli.
The group were reportedly coming from Ginimbi’s nightclub, Dreams, a prime spot in the capital of Harare.
Moments before his death, Gimbini posted on his Instagram account that he was going to party up a storm.
If anything, life has proven to us so many times recently to stop drinking and driving. #Ginimbi was living his best life a couple of hours before he was confirmed dead this morning from a car accident. May his soul rest in peace🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Fag1zQCzTC
— Mosh (@_DJMosh) November 8, 2020
According to eye witnesses, Ginimbi’s body was pulled away from the burning car but the three passengers were burnt beyond recognition after the doors of the Rolls Royce jammed on impact. The police and the Fire Brigade were only able to retrieve their remains from the wreckage.
WATCH: Witness tells ZBC's @TemboAbigirl that Genius 'Ginimbi Kadungure was still alive when they pulled him out of vehicle. They tried to assist the other passengers but failed to unbuckle seat belt. The vehicle then exploded into ball of fire moments later. @PoliceZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/QgNZVXYi0r
— ZBC News Online (@ZBCNewsonline) November 8, 2020
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