Chikamhi'S Book Inspires, Empowers Smes

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"When I came to Harare from Zaka, I had nobody and knew nobody, but I had to define my career path and carve my own niche, hence the confidence that all these important people here now have in me."

Those are the words of Desmond Chikamhi, a social entrepreneur and community builder in Zimbabwe.

Chikamhi is also the author of Yes You Can, a book that encourages Zimbabweans to "rise above mediocrity and conquer their fears," reports the Telegraph.

Chikamhi, who grew up in a polygamous family in Zaka, is now working with communities in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, to improve the lot of the underprivileged.

"Success favors the brave and my work with marginalised communities and the generally disadvantaged had opened my eyes to both the challenges and opportunities," Chikamhi says.

"Yes you can rise above your circumstances and become a celebrated achiever through chasing your dreams even when the environment says otherwise."

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