Kudakwashe Tagwirei has built one of Zimbabwe's most powerful business empires, spanning energy, mining, agriculture, and finance sectors. The 56-year-old businessman, often referred to as "Queen Bee" due to his extensive political and economic influence, now stands at the center of Zimbabwe's political succession drama.
Tagwirei faces sanctions from both the United States and the United Kingdom for alleged corruption and human rights abuses. These international restrictions target his company, Sakunda Holdings, and several associates, marking him as a controversial figure on the world stage.
His wealth didn't come from nowhere. Tagwirei has leveraged relationships with high-level Zimbabwean officials to secure state contracts and...