Agro-Processing &
Pharmaceutical
Hempire Pharma
In 2019 Zimbabwe became only the second country in Africa to enact detailed regulations for medical cannabis industry. Hempire Pharma was incorporated shortly after and has since obtained the necessary license and authority to grow medical cannabis for the production of cannabis derived products and flowers for export to international markets. The company has executed extensive research and development towards the creation of value-added products such as medicinal oils, tinctures, creams and capsules from the cannabis plant.
In line with emerging global trends, the company is committed to sustainable and responsible practices and will look to minimise waste by also processing the stems of the cannabis plants for the creation of stock feeds for animals. Likewise the company has developed a strategy to enhance the local value chain, with this specific industry still in it's infancy in Zimbabwe.
Usafi Oil
Usafi Oil is a Zimbabwe based agro-processing business established in order to produce Marula Oil from locally grown Marula Fruit. Marula oil has extensive applications in haircare, skincare and makeup products. The extraction process involves harvesting, pulp removal, kernel extraction from the nut, cold pressing and refining to remove impurities. The Company will adopt a best practice and sustainable approach that supports local communities at various stages through employment opportunities, empowering women, providing animal feed and infrastructure development. The Company will also grow 300 hectares of marula trees in collaboration with local communities, whereas the production process aims to produce zero waste at our proposed state-of-the-art facility; with all by-products used either in animal feed or as fertilizers.
