"Previously, I was just building my houses for my family to get some money. But after watching the videos, my eyes opened, she told Al Jazeera. Her experience is not isolated. Both Chitima and Birioti say they hear similar accounts from the Zimbabwean diaspora reassessing their long-term plans."
Zimbabwe’s real estate and farming sectors are receiving increased diaspora-driven investment as two young content creators gain influence through social media. Kundai Chitima and Kelvin Birioti run separate channels on YouTube and Instagram, posting short videos and updates that highlight property opportunities, agricultural tips, and market trend analysis. For Zimbabweans abroad, decisions about returning or investing are increasingly influenced by these on-the-ground perspectives rather than official narratives. Catherine Mutisi, who lived in the United Kingdom for 17 years, had already invested in Zimbabwe but shifted toward permanent relocation after watching Birioti’s construction-related content. She said earlier narratives made her cautious, while the online videos changed her outlook and plans.
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