WATCH as Sonja Madzikanda speaks to ZTN’s Erica Ndoro about her life, business and family. Sonja said she recently launched a construction business, marking a significant shift from her previous corporate and entrepreneurial ventures. In an exclusive interview, she shared that after taking a break to focus on her family, particularly her son’s health, she felt the need to rediscover her professional drive and ambition.

She said construction, despite being a male-dominated industry, offers her an exciting opportunity to challenge herself and reassert her presence in business. She emphasized the importance of women supporting each other in such fields, encouraging networking and teamwork to break down barriers and create more inclusive environments. Her entry into construction is not just about business growth but also about empowering women to thrive in traditionally stiff and male-centric industries.

Key Points from the Interview:

  1. Sonja will be writing a book and starting a podcast.
  2. Sonja Madzikanda reveals that she worked at Ernst & Young and she loves finance.
  3. Her two children are 14 months apart and she took a break when she had them
  4. Two years ago she met certain people and started going to knock at offices and is now helping clients with projects.
  5. Sonja says one of their projects were out of town and the men thought they wouldn’t deliver because of their husbands.
  6. Sonja says she does not have hard feelings against Wicknell.

Education

  • Early 2000s: Attended high school at Kuwait English School in Kuwait.

  • 2011–2015: Completed a Master of Arts (MA) in Business & Accounting at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Career

  • 2010s: Founded Trink ‘O’ Treat, a catering and gifting company based in Harare.

  • 2010s–2020s: Worked as a Business Development Officer at Steward Bank’s Platinum Club in Zimbabwe.

  • 2018: Completed various professional certifications in Accounting, Business Strategy, Social Media, and Customer Service.

Controversies

  • 2017–2024: Marriage to businessman Wicknell Chivayo attracted public attention due to his high profile and ongoing scandals.

  • 2024–2025: Experienced public marital disputes marked by conflicting statements and social media rants.

  • 2025: Publicly threatened to expose undisclosed information about Chivayo amid divorce settlement disputes.

  • 2025: Faced allegations regarding their children’s citizenship and Kenyan passports, which both denied.

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