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About Me: Joshua Maponga is a prominent Zimbabwean-born pan-African philosopher, public speaker, theologian, author, and social entrepreneur. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy for the decolonisation of the African mindset, African identity, and economic structures
Though he spent a vast portion of his career living and working in South Africa, Maponga relocated back to Zimbabwe following socio-political shifts and local anti-foreigner campaigns (such as #PutSouthAfricansFirst). Since returning to Zimbabwe, he has focused on local development.

Early Life: He was born in Zimbabwe to a family deeply rooted in ministry. He is the son of Lazarus Maponga, a long-time Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) minister.Education:

Maponga holds a degree in Philosophy (BA in Theology) and Personal Ministries from Andrews University in Michigan, United States.Theological Shift: He served as a high-profile pastor and elder within the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over 33 years. However, he famously broke away from mainstream Christian ministry to focus entirely on African indigenous knowledge systems and spirituality

Business Interest: He is actively building an African-centered village and sanctuary on a plot in Beatrice, near Harare. This space is designed to celebrate pre-colonial African tradition, medicine, and food systems.

Civic Movements: He leads the Zimbabwe Indigenous Movement (ZIM) and the broader Africa Indigenous Movement, aiming to preserve and scale local intellectual property and societal templates