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About Zinhle Mbatha

AboutMeet Zinhle Mbatha: Your Keynote Speaker, Partner in Strategy, Leadership Development & Business Growth

Zinhle Mbatha is an accomplished South African businesswoman and visionary leader whose influence spans multiple industries and social impact ecosystems. She is the CEO of the GloryBush Group of Companies and the Founder of the GloryBush Foundation, an organisation dedicated to entrepreneurship development, youth empowerment, and community transformation.

A recognised force in the entrepreneurial landscape, Zinhle was honoured as the 2018 Country Winner (South Africa) in CEO Global’s Pan African Awards and later contributed her thought leadership to ABSA’s Lioness Playbook Series (2023/24).

Zinhle is the strategic mind behind several high-impact initiatives, including:

  • Evolution of Entrepreneurship (EoE) – a flagship development platform shaping resilient, future-ready entrepreneurs
  • Anointed 4 Business Network – a faith-driven marketplace movement for kingdom entrepreneurs
  • Owesifazane OyiGugu – a rural women and youth entrepreneurship programme empowering under-resourced communities

A dynamic business strategist, accredited coach, and sought-after speaker, Zinhle is passionate about cultivating exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. She holds a Master of Management Sciences in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from GIBS. Her academic foundations are enriched by extensive industry experience across IT, retail, and SMME development.

Known for her ability to translate complex business frameworks into practical, implementable strategies, Zinhle works closely with CEOs, management teams, and emerging leaders to drive strategic clarity, performance, and long-term impact. Her work is defined by insight, empathy, and a strong results-driven ethos.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Zinhle is grounded by her personal values. She is a wife to an exceptional husband and a loving mother to three beautiful children, drawing strength and purpose from her family as she leads, builds, and inspires.

Zinhle Mbatha
Business Advisor, Keynote Speaker & Entrepreneur

AwardsSADEC Regional
Finalist,

CEO Global’s PAN African Awards (2018)

Country Winner (South Africa),

CEO Global’s PAN African Awards (2018)

Finalist

“Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Business and Government” (2014)

HIstoryThe story thus far

Drag
2003
Computer Lab Technician (Intern)

Mangosuthu University of Technology, 2003

2006
Mangosuthu University of Technology

 NDip. Information Technology, 2003

2004
Business Analyst

 Fundani Computer Systems, 2004 - 2006

2006
Site Manager

Divine Inspirations Holding, 2006 - 2009

2008
bp SA & Stellenbosch University

Franchise Training & License to Operate, 2008

2010
UNISA

Cert. in SMME Management, 2010

2010
UNISA

Cert. in SMME Management, 2010

2012
UNISA

Cert. Basics of Project Management, 2012
Introduction to Project Management concepts and the Managerial Process

skillsExpertise

Zinhle Mbatha is a dynamic and influential keynote speaker renowned for her powerful storytelling, insights on leadership, innovation, and African economic development. Her engaging presentations inspire audiences to embrace change, foster inclusive growth, and drive impactful transformation within their organizations and communities.

Motivate and inspire your audience with Zinhle Mbatha’s memorable, insight-rich presentations. Her dynamic speaking engagements craft tailored messages that resonate, challenge perceptions, and ignite passion. Using storytelling, data, and practical takeaways, she energizes teams, promotes innovation, and encourages embracing change for meaningful organizational progress.

Business Consulting
88%
Keynote Speaking
93%
Business Advice
91%
Facilitation
87%
Moderation
A diverse variety of engagements
undertaken within the last 5 years