Agro-processing

We are a close-ended investment company primarily focused on investments in JSE-listed companies. With a transparent net asset value (NAV) of R56 million, our portfolio reflects a strong South African equity market presence. Additionally, we have allocated a dedicated budget for investments in unlisted companies, strategically expanding our reach to provide further growth opportunities.

This project is a brilliant example of how traditional knowledge can be combined with modern practices to create a sustainable and economically viable future for the Lower Zingcuka region.

Here's a summary of how the project leverages Sweetthorn Acacia, Cape Aloe, and water-invasive biomess for economic and job growth:

• Sweetthorn Acacia: The project uses traditional knowledge of selective thinning and harvesting to sustainably manage the overgrowth of Sweetthorn Acacia. This creates a reliable source of income for the community through charcoal production. The project emphasizes modern

Summand is a farming and agro-processing business, starting with a moringa plantation and expanding into value-added products. Inspired by the potential of essential oils, we are now producing essential oils, select perfumery varieties, and bath gels. By leveraging the vast opportunities in agriculture, Summand is committed to creating high-quality, natural products that promote wellness and sustainability.

Our startup operates within a circular economy framework, transforming organic waste into organic fruits and vegetables, which are then sold in local markets and retailers. In Phase 1, we focus on sustainable farming practices, using waste as a resource to cultivate produce. Phase 2 expands into the commercial thermal treatment of both organic and inorganic, unhazardous waste, further supporting environmental sustainability and resource recovery.

Marrhongwane primary coop is an emerging agricultural company focused on producing high-quality grains, including maize, and trading livestock such as pigs, goats, cows, and sheep. Our mission is to establish a sustainable and innovative agricultural business, contributing to food security and economic growth in our local community.

Current Operations
- We currently cultivate 171 hectares of land, primarily producing maize for local markets.
- Our livestock trading division sources and supplies animals to local buyers and participates in auctions.
- We employ a team of 5 dedicated staff members

Property of Crane is a cattle trading and feedlot operation specializing in cross-border livestock trade between South Africa and Botswana. The business sources young cattle, raises them through a backgrounding and feedlot system, and sells them to trusted buyers, including the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC). Operating under a secured offtake agreement with Grandfold, the company ensures a guaranteed market for its cattle.

Tsitsikamma Honeybush Primary Cooperative is a 100% indigenous women-owned business with Khoe indigenous ancestry. We are dedicated to cultivating, harvesting, processing, packaging, selling, transporting, and marketing Honeybush and other indigenous knowledge-based biological resources related to Honeybush.

Shwacks Delicious is a dynamic and growing company in the poultry industry, focused on producing high-quality meat chickens. Established in 2022, the company specializes in purchasing day-old chicks, raising them in optimal conditions, and selling them as market-ready meat chickens. Our operations are based in Makwane Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, where we are committed to contributing to the local economy and providing fresh, high-quality poultry products to the community.

BuhleBeNkosi Agri Productions is an agricultural company specializing in broiler chicken farming, layer production, and hydroponic vegetable cultivation.

 At CAB-Energie, we specialize in solar concentration technology and hold four patents in thermal and photovoltaic energy. Our innovative solutions include autonomous solar streetlights that function even during winter, as well as agrivoltaics and other advanced technologies.

We are committed to improving energy production efficiency and promoting sustainability. Some of our key developments include agrivoltaics, which combine agriculture with solar energy, and the EKO-BOX, a groundbreaking system that converts waste tyres into electricity.

Our vision is to provide renewable energy solutions