Agrippa Masiyakurima

Agrippa “Bopela” Masiyakurima was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe. He is well known in Zimbabwe as a businessman who runs the civil engineering firm, Bopela Group of Companies, which works in the telecommunications industry across Africa. He is regarded as a controversial businessman and political figure and was a long-term supporter of ZANUPF and the G40 faction.

Political career He actively joined politics in 2018 by running for Member of Parliament for Mutare North under the New Patriotic Front party but did not win the election. He was also a founding member of the People's Party in 2020 but was evicted from the party later that year. He is married to Abigail Marongwe. Masiyakurima has been known as a philanthropist who has helped people in Mutare with various projects. These include poultry projects that assist the poor, and athletic events for the youth.