The study investigated the impediments to youth entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to: Identify challenges faced by Zimbabwean youths in rural areas; identify the benefits of entrepreneurship to Zimbabwean youths; discuss the challenges faced by the youths who want to start their own businesses and also their resource needs. Possible solutions to the challenges faced by Zimbabwean youths are suggested. Both primary and secondary data was used in this study. Triangulation research design was used. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data. Youths in Mhondoro, Mashonaland West Province were the target population. Purposive sampling technique was applied to select 200 respondents. It is suggested that Zimbabwean youths be equipped with entrepreneurial competencies.