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We are committed to shifting the global narrative, showcasing immense potential and capabilities across the world through innovation, resilience, and growth.

About The Zambezi Institute

The Zambezi Institute is a global think tank and strategic platform dedicated to driving worldwide development and influence. We are committed to shifting the global narrative, showcasing immense potential and capabilities across the world through innovation, resilience, and growth. Join us daily on Scoop—where news comes to life, and every story is worth telling.

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Meet the Team Behind Scoop

The Zambezi Institute is led by a team of dedicated experts and visionaries who share a deep commitment to global progress. Our team brings together a diverse range of experience in policy, research, technology, and economic development, united by a common goal to shape a prosperous and sustainable future for the world.

Ari Goldstein

Founder

Ari Goldstein

Founder, Investor, Nation Builder

Raised on a farm outside Harare and orphaned young, Ari Goldstein built his path from nothing — through education, grit, and a conviction that Africa must own its own institutions.

Today he leads a portfolio spanning industry, finance, media, and AI:

  • Avantis Technologies — ICT hardware manufacturer building laptops, tablets, and desktops locally in Zimbabwe, targeting a listing on the VFEX
  • The Innovation Bank Africa — trade finance and digital banking for Africa’s mobile-first economy
  • CodeSpace AI — builder of Malume, an African-trained large language model
  • State of the Nation — an online newspaper covering African policy and business
  • The Zambezi Institute — a New York-based think tank on trade, security, and development

Husband, father, and breeder of horses and Brahman cattle, Ari didn’t wait for institutions to include him. He built his own.

Recent Insights

Our blog series, The Foresight Global 2025 Content Blueprint, provides in-depth analysis and thought leadership on the trends shaping the world.

Our Mission

We promote a positive global narrative by highlighting the world's successes and potential. We create platforms for governments, businesses, and civil society to collaborate. We translate research into actionable, impactful policies. We mentor and support the next generation of global leaders and innovators.

Our Pillars of Impact

We advocate for projects that connect markets and boost trade.  We support local value addition and sustainable manufacturing. We explore fintech, AI, and e-governance to foster innovation. We provide analysis to strengthen institutions and promote transparency. We champion youth skills training and women’s empowerment programs.We highlight the link between stability and economic prosperity.  Sources and related content  

Funding & Independence

The Zambezi Institute is self-funded by its founder and operates under The State of Nation Media Group, maintaining full editorial independence.