Pride Of Africa Awards

SHAMISO FUNGURA

Company:
KOKI Delivery
Profession:
Chief Finance Officer, Entrepreneur
Country Base:
China
City:
Shanghai
Nationality:
Zimbabwean

Shamiso Fungura is an accomplished entrepreneur with a deep passion for innovation and empowerment. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Economics from Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance in June 2022. Building on her academic success, she earned a Master’s degree in Finance from Shanghai University in June 2024, where she was recognized as the most outstanding graduate in her class. Notably, Shamiso became the first individual to register a business while still a student and obtained the pioneering dual student-entrepreneurship visa at Shanghai University, further highlighting her drive and exceptional capabilities.

As the co-founder of four entities—KOKI Delivery and Shanghai International Hazmat Logistics (SIHL) in China, Loyal Squire Pvt. Ltd in Zimbabwe (2021), and Loyal Squire South Africa (2022)—Shamiso has been instrumental in fostering trade networks across China and Africa. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to empowering businesses make her a standout figure in global logistics and e-commerce. She has also obtained essential skills such as poster making, video editing as well as marketing.

Key Achievements

Shamiso’s journey is filled with remarkable accomplishments:

  • Winner of third place in a poster-making competition during undergraduate studies (2021).
  • Published research paper in Global Scientific Journal Publications: “The Impact of Overconfidence on Entrepreneurial Decision-Making.”
  • Obtained dual student-entrepreneurship visa at Shanghai University—first ever in the institution.
  • Most outstanding graduate in the Master’s class (2024).
  • Guest speaker at the China-German Students Exchange program on entrepreneurship in Lin-gang Free Trade Zone.

She is also deeply committed to empowering young women in business, both in Africa and globally, encouraging sustainable growth and inclusion in the entrepreneurial space as women in business are few but the number is continuing to grow as well.

Media Coverage

Shamiso’s entrepreneurial success has captured international attention. She has been interviewed by prominent outlets such as China Daily, CCTV, CGTN, and Shanghai Eye, showcasing her impactful work in business and innovation. The said interviews can be found on WeChat, YouTube and designated websites. Her business, KOKI Delivery, was even featured in detailed video stories by China Daily and Shanghai Eye, further cementing her reputation as a visionary entrepreneur.

(https://youtu.be/phP96Efm4xQ?si=hPGW–8rdO6uVLDe (China Daily video))

(https://radio.cgtn.com/podcast/news/5/Young-Zimbabweans-realize-e-commerce-entrepreneurial-dream-in-China/2714616 (CGTN))