The ZimEye news network’s primary funding is from its trustees, and the 2nd group are wellshers and scholarship program sponsorships. Some funding comes from advertisers. It is moderated under the authority of the ZimEye Community Trust (4 board members – Shelley Peters, Dorreen Guzuwe, Laiza Rangarira, and Simba Chikanza). ZimEye runs its charity operations. ZimEye’s financial operations are under managed the auspices of Media Origins Ltd, registered in England & Wales. It was founded in 2007 by documentary film maker and broadcaster, Simba Chikanza.