Community is how we live
Pagomo Foods (Pvt) Ltd has been a family-owned food manufacturer since 2013, headquartered in Mutare, Zimbabwe. We are committed to the integrity of our operations and our transparency of governance. We comply with all Zimbabwean government certification requirements at the local and state level, and are members of all necessary trade organisations, most importantly GMAZ, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe.
Pagomo Foods is passionate about young entrepreneurs with great ideas. We partner with or provide opportunities for these future leaders to transform their ideas, especially in food manufacturing, into profitable businesses.
Pagomo Foods supports community groups, such as orphanages and those working with vulnerable women and children. We have begun in Mutare and Manicaland, and will be expanding nationwide as our footprint in Zimbabwe grows.
At Pagomo Foods, we believe our behaviour towards the environment has a direct impact on the sustainability of our business. We work with rural communities on such projects as land reclamation and with cities on such challenges as waste management.
Leadership Team
Margaret Mantiziba
Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Mantiziba is an accomplished senior-level executive with over 20 years’ experience, having started as Director of Training in the Public Service Commission and Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Industry and Commerce and Agriculture, and later served as Human Resources and Administration Director for Agricultural Authority of Zimbabwe and Zimpost (Pvt) Ltd. Most recently, Margaret served for 12 years as Director, Human Resources and Administration for the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe, ending as Acting Director General.
Margaret has also undertaken regional assignments with the SADC and MEFMI regional economic organisations. She has served on several boards, including Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of The Women’s Trust and Vice President of the Zimbabwe Institute of Management Council. Margaret also ran Kadprint (Pvt) Ltd for more than five years before selling the company.
Margaret holds a Bachelors’ degree, Post Graduate Diploma, a Masters’ degree and an Executive MBA from the University of Zimbabwe, University of Manchester and Midlands State University, respectively.
Margaret Mantiziba
Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Mantiziba is an accomplished senior-level executive with over 20 years’ experience, having started as Director of Training in the Public Service Commission and Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Industry and Commerce and Agriculture, and later served as Human Resources and Administration Director for Agricultural Authority of Zimbabwe and Zimpost (Pvt) Ltd. Most recently, Margaret served for 12 years as Director, Human Resources and Administration for the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe, ending as Acting Director General.
Margaret has also undertaken regional assignments with the SADC and MEFMI regional economic organisations. She has served on several boards, including Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of The Women’s Trust and Vice President of the Zimbabwe Institute of Management Council. Margaret also ran Kadprint (Pvt) Ltd for more than five years before selling the company.
Margaret holds a Bachelors’ degree, Post Graduate Diploma, a Masters’ degree and an Executive MBA from the University of Zimbabwe, University of Manchester and Midlands State University, respectively.
Kuda Nhiwatiwa
Executive Chairman
Kuda Nhiwatiwa has served, for the past 21 years, as Managing Partner of PowerHouse Enterprises LLC, an information technology and services firm based in Princeton, New Jersey. He has also been, for the past 11 years, CEO of Learning and Testing Services of East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
As Founder and Executive Chairman of Pagomo Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Kuda brings his global experience in business process optimisation to our distribution and logistics business, which benefits from the international relationships he has cultivated over the past two decades. He is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, especially those who are marginalised and under-represented.
Kuda Nhiwatiwa
Executive Chairman
Kuda Nhiwatiwa has served, for the past 21 years, as Managing Partner of PowerHouse Enterprises LLC, an information technology and services firm based in Princeton, New Jersey. He has also been, for the past 11 years, CEO of Learning and Testing Services of East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
As Founder and Executive Chairman of Pagomo Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Kuda brings his global experience in business process optimisation to our distribution and logistics business, which benefits from the international relationships he has cultivated over the past two decades. He is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, especially those who are marginalised and under-represented.
Freeman Dhliwayo
Research & Development Specialist
Freeman Dhliwayo has more than 25 years as a Chemist, Chief Chemist, Quality Assurance Manager and Consultant in various industries, including glass production, energy and food manufacturing. Freeman plays a pivotal role in new product formulations and quality control. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Chemistry and a Masters degree in Administration Planning and Policy.
Barbra Nyarai Muchena
Factory Supervisor
Barbra Nyarai Muchena has been with Pagomo Foods for more than five years. She has all-round knowledge of our manufacturing processes, having started work as a bagger and worked her way up to her current position. She holds certificates in Business Management and Cutting and Design. We rely on Barbra’s responsibility, accountability and her positive attitude toward challenges.
Zvikomborero Chirume
Accountant
Zvikomborero Chirume is a resourceful professional in the fields of accounting and procurement, with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting degree. Zvikomborero helps determine our areas of growth by providing insight on cash flow patterns, inventory management and pricing.
Lloyd Nyakatangure
Sales & Marketing Manager
Lloyd Nyakatangure has more than 17 years’ experience as a marketer with such companies as National Foods (Pvt) Ltd, African Distillers, and Tanganda Tea Company. Lloyd has played a key role in both introducing Pagomo products into the leading supermarket chains in Zimbabwe and maintaining their strong presence. He is a holder of a Diploma in Marketing from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is currently studying Marketing with the Institute of Administration and Commerce.
Ropafadzo Zimunya
Product Development Analyst
Ropafadzo Zimunya has worked in product development for five years, in the pharmaceuticals, glass production, food manufacturing and processing, and timber and transport industries. Ropafadzo’s awards include the CBZ Young Entrepreneur of the year award, Padare Business Forum Inaugural Champion for Business (Manicaland), ILO Sustainable Green Business Award and the Forbes Africa under 30 Recognition 2019. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with Africa University. Ropafadzo has played a critical role in the development of new Pagomo product lines in cordials and milling.
Partners
“Pagomo Foods have always been very dependable and provided us with quality affordable products. Their sales team is always courteous, respectful and very professional.”
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