By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
KINSHASA, DR CONGO — Zimbabwean business leader and youth empowerment advocate Ambassador Apphia Nyasha Musavengana is set to take the stage at the World Summit of Diplomacy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where she will join a distinguished panel to discuss business diplomacy and private equity as drivers of sustainable development.
The summit, organised by the International Forum of African Youth for the Development of Africa (FIJADA), is scheduled to run from 9 to 11 September 2026 at the Cultural Center in the DRC.
The three-day event is being held under the theme, “The DRC, Heart of Africa: Contemporary Diplomacy as a Lever for Promoting Sustainable Development”.
A Voice for Business Diplomacy and Private Equity
Amb Musavengana, who serves as the Founder of Concord Young Women in Business Global will participate in a panel discussion under the sub-theme, “Business diplomacy and private equity: strategic levers for market attractiveness and the emergence of national champions”.
“Join me on the 11th, I will speak on Business diplomacy & private equity,” she hinted on her timeline.
Her participation places her among a select group of continental leaders tasked with exploring how diplomatic engagement and strategic investment can unlock Africa’s economic potential.
The discussion is expected to explore how African nations can leverage business diplomacy to attract private equity, build competitive industries, and nurture homegrown enterprises capable of competing on the global stage.
A Growing Continental Profile
Amb Musavengana‘s invitation to the summit underscores her growing influence as a voice for youth and women’s economic empowerment across the continent.
Her organisation, Concord for Young Women in Business Global Zimbabwe, has been at the forefront of connecting young women to business, leadership, and regional opportunities across the SADC region.
Earlier this year, she participated in the SADC Industrialisation Week in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where she brought the perspective of young women entrepreneurs into discussions on industrialisation and regional economic development.
A Platform for Africa’s Future
The World Summit of Diplomacy brings together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and youth representatives from across the continent.
The event is designed to foster dialogue on how contemporary diplomacy can be harnessed to promote sustainable development in Africa, with a particular focus on the DRC’s strategic role as the “heart of Africa”.
FIJADA, the organising body, is dedicated to empowering African youth and ensuring their active participation in the continent’s development agenda.
The summit provides a platform for young leaders like Amb Musavengana to contribute to high-level discussions on the future of Africa’s economic and diplomatic landscape.
Beyond the Panel
Amb Musavengana’s participation in the summit is expected to strengthen networks between Zimbabwean entrepreneurs and their counterparts across the continent, creating new opportunities for collaboration, investment, and market access.
Her work continues to demonstrate the vital role that young African women play in shaping the continent’s economic future.
The World Summit of Diplomacy runs from 9 to 11 September 2026, with sessions beginning at 8:00 AM and concluding at 5:30 PM daily at the Cultural Center in the DRC.
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