Kurt Rietz
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Kurt Rietz is a Zimbabwean‑born engineer, entrepreneur, and strategic leader whose career spans more than three decades across telecommunications, electrical engineering, fintech, property development, and national‑level advisory work. A first‑class electrical engineering graduate from the University of Zimbabwe, he has founded, led, and grown multiple companies—including Radiocommunication Systems, The Comshop (a Nokia distributor), HOT Recharge, and Positricity—each marked by innovation, resilience, and operational excellence. His work ranges from designing large‑scale radio networks, electrical systems, and a power station to pioneering m-commerce and mobile‑banking technologies. Kurt has also served in influential national roles, including board appointments at ZESA Holdings, Powertel, and Miracle Missions, and he chaired Zimbabwe’s Vision 2040 initiative.
At the center of Kurt’s leadership is his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, the foundation of his purpose and the compass for every decision he makes. He views every business, relationship, and opportunity as a stewardship responsibility before God, believing that LIFE should be filled with Laughter, lived with Integrity, rooted in Family, and pursued with Excellence so that we can give fully to our Mission. Whether building technology, shaping strategy, or mentoring teams, Kurt’s aim is to honor Christ in all he does—using his gifts to uplift people, strengthen communities, and advance work that reflects the character and compassion of Jesus. In the end, he believes the only treasure we carry into eternity is the people we encourage to join us on the way.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That building a tech business in hyperinflation can turn scarcity into scalable opportunity through innovation.
- How feature-phone SMS technology can transform mobile phones into affordable point-of-sale payment systems across markets.
- Why long-term sacrifice, including 16 years without salary, can fuel sustainable, mission-driven enterprise growth.
- That faith-driven leadership can guide business decisions toward integrity, service, long-term impact, and community uplift.
- How building companies like HOT Recharge, Radiocommunication Systems, The Comshop, and Positricity creates scalable national innovation ecosystems.
- That operating in extreme economic conditions builds resilience, creativity, and practical problem-solving skills consistently.
- Why serving in national advisory roles shaped large-scale vision and infrastructure strategy development outcomes across Zimbabwe.
- How using business as stewardship aligns entrepreneurship with purpose and service to others meaningfully.
- That turning constraints into opportunity can produce global-first innovation from emerging markets success stories.
about the show
Kingdom Creators is a groundbreaking faith-based TV series that shines a light on Christian entrepreneurs who credit their success not just to strategy or hustle, but to God.
Each episode features real, raw stories from business owners who’ve navigated trials, setbacks, and uncertainty… and came out stronger because they put their trust in Him.
This isn’t just another business show.
It’s a bold testimony of what happens when faith leads, obedience follows, and purpose fuels the mission.
From 7-figure CEOs to impact-driven founders, every guest shares how God guided their decisions, opened unexpected doors, and built something greater than they could have imagined on their own.
Because behind every breakthrough, there’s a story.
And behind every story, there’s a Savior.
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