Here’s a diverse list of 100 business ideas tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, spanning various sectors—some require minimal capital, while others are more ambitious. The aim is to reflect current needs, local resources, and evolving trends:
Agriculture & Agro-processing
- Organic vegetable farming
- Poultry (chicken, duck, quail) farming
- Fish farming (tilapia, catfish)
- Mushroom cultivation
- Beekeeping and honey production
- Goat or sheep farming
- Rabbit farming
- Urban rooftop or backyard gardening kits
- Mobile butchery services
- Agro-processing (making peanut butter, dried fruits, jam, etc.)
- Herbal and medicinal plant farming
- Horticulture (flowers, landscaping plants)
- Macadamia or avocado farming
- Maize or millet meal production
- Livestock feed manufacturing
Retail & Distribution
- Grocery delivery service
- Mobile tuck shop (pop-up store)
- Second-hand clothing boutique
- Cosmetics and personal care retail
- Electronics and phone accessories shop
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales
- Water purification and distribution
- Local crafts and souvenirs shop
- Used books or stationery shop
- Online marketplace for Zimbabwean products
Technology & Digital
- Social media management services
- Web and app development
- Internet café or co-working space
- Mobile money agency (EcoCash, OneMoney, etc.)
- Graphic design studio
- E-learning platform for local school curriculum
- Digital marketing consulting
- E-commerce logistics & delivery solutions
- Cybersecurity services
- Virtual assistant services
Food & Hospitality
- Home-based catering
- Mobile food truck
- Traditional Zimbabwean cuisine restaurant
- Coffee shop or juice bar
- Baking and cake decorating business
- Event planning and decor
- Private chef services
- Guesthouse or B&B accommodation
- Snack and street food vending
- Mobile bar services
Construction & Real Estate
- Brick making
- Property management services
- Real estate agency
- Home renovation and repair services
- Solar power installation
- Landscaping and gardening services
- Interior design consulting
- Mobile carpentry/handyman services
- Rental of construction equipment
- Prefabricated housing solutions
Transport & Automotive
- Car wash business
- Motorcycle taxi (Zim-boda)
- Used car sales
- Logistics and delivery service
- Shuttle/tourism transport services
- Mobile tyre repair
- Car hire and rental services
- School transport services
- Auto parts sales
- Fleet management consulting
Education & Training
- Private tutoring (academic, music, languages)
- Vocational skills training (welding, tailoring, etc.)
- Early childhood development center
- Study materials & stationery sales
- Career counseling and coaching
- Coding bootcamps
- Adult literacy programs
- Driving school
- Online exam preparation courses
- Life skills training workshops
Health & Wellness
- Fitness coaching (personal trainer, group classes)
- Herbal and traditional medicine retail
- Wellness spa or massage therapy
- Mobile health clinic
- Supply of medical consumables
- Sanitary pad production and distribution
- Counseling and mental health services
- Health food shop
- Elderly care services
- First aid training
Creative & Entertainment
- Photography/videography business
- Music production studio
- Event MC and DJ services
- Fashion design and tailoring
- Art and craft workshops
- Local movie production/distribution
- Dance or drama school
- Children’s party planning
- Podcast or radio show
- Local content creation for YouTube or TikTok
Green & Sustainable
- Waste collection and recycling
- Organic compost production
- Solar gadget sales (chargers, lamps, etc.)
- Water harvesting system installation
- Eco-friendly packaging solutions
Tips:
- Start small, validate demand, and scale up.
- Leverage local resources.
- Focus on solving real problems—Zimbabwe’s unique context creates opportunities in agriculture, energy, technology, and services.
