By Lazarus Zim
Every now and then a book comes along that is both timely and remarkable, but only a few integrate all aspects of life, from recognising one’s roots, to getting started, developing a grounding, building strong family foundations, and remaining humble when it all comes to pass.
Time And Chance is the first account of industrious Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) enthusiast Lazarus Zim.
A black child’s quest to fulfil his purpose
It is narratively constructed in a multi-tonal and thematic demeanour, and the sublime first person narrative oscillates between hope and diligence as the writer opens his heart to give the reader an inkling of the organic wisdom, knowledge and wit that have framed his business acumen and moral grounding.
It is a poignant reminder of a black child’s quest to fulfil his purpose – and the writer dares everyone to dream even in the face of hopelessness.
In a variety of contrasting images, voices and experiences gained from travelling the world in pursuit of business, Zim accounts his journey to becoming one of South Africa’s business leaders with several firsts, while navigating the political minefield, interactions with Heads of State around the world and in South Africa.
About the author
Lazarus Zim obtained a Bursary from Anglo American to attend Fort Hare University. He holds a B Com degree from Fort Hare, a B Com honours from Wits, a MCom from RAU and a D Com (honoris causa) from Fort Hare.
He is currently Chairman of, Northam Platinum, Gulf Energy (SA) and Atisa Minerals & Energy. He is the former CEO of Anglo American South Africa Limited and still sits on the Board today and former Chairman of Anglo Operations Limited (AOL). He also the former chairman of Telkom South Africa.
He serves on the boards of Sanlam and on the International Advisory Board of Capital International. He is Past President of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa and a former Director of Anglo Gold Ashanti, Anglo Platinum, Mondi South Africa, and Trans Hex Group.
Lazarus is the former Managing Director of MTN International where he led all MTN operations outside South Africa, including the establishment of MTN Nigeria. From 1994 to 2001 he held several executive positions in the pay television group, MIH, where he ended up as Chief Executive Officer of MIH SA, responsible for M-Net, SuperSport, Multichoice SA (DSTV) and Oracle Air Time Sales.
He was voted the ‘African Business Leader of the Year’ in 2005 and the ‘Mover and Shaker of the Year’ in 2008 by Business Day. According to Bloomberg, Zim was once associated to 47 boards in five different organisations across 13 different industries. He is probably one of the more connected businesspersons in South Africa. He currently resides in Hong Kong.
- PUBLISHER | Information Giant Publishers |
- ISBN | 978 0620 931182 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R360.00 |
- Classification | Business |
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