Who we are
About Us
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Shamwari Fruit is a family owned business that has been in existence for close to 4 generations and specialized knowledge has been passed down these generations making Shamwari a prominent player in the fruit, flower and grain “space”.
We specialize in sourcing top-quality farm-fresh fruits, herbs, nuts, flowers and dry products for our valued clients who are located across the globe. Our primary focus is serving the export market.
All growers we source produce from hold prestigious certifications, including Global Gap Certification, SMETA Certification, and compliance with local PPECB export quality control standards. We have growers located in Spain, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Our growers collectively supply exceptional export-quality products, with a particular emphasis on exotic fruits, flowers and peas.
Operating globally, we have offices based in Pretoria and Harare. We consider the areas where our growers are located as our “backyard or playground”, while we view the regions where our clients reside as our “front yard.” This perspective drives us to consistently deliver the finest products to our esteemed clients.
Our clientele is divided into two segments: local clients in the countries where our growers are situated and international clients in Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Additionally, we have plans to expand our presence in Asia and USA, aiming to provide exceptional service and products to clients in those regions.
The origin of the name “Shamwari” comes from the Shona language, which is spoken in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa. In Shona, “Shamwari” means “friend.” The name originated when Stephen (Nyasha’s Grandpa) affectionately referred to the young lad as “Shamwari,” indicating that they were good friends. Later, Chiedzo (Nyasha’s mom), affectionately referred to her first granddaughter Sierrah as “‘Shamwari yaGogo’,” which translates to “grandma’s friend.” This led to the name “Shamwari Fruit” being chosen. In this context, the name represents a friend in business and all spheres surrounding it.
Nyasha Gatawa
NYASHA A.K.A NASH HAS OVER 25 YRS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FROM POLICY BOARDROOMS, SMALL BUSINESS START-UPS, GRASS ROOT NGO’S, PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT SECTOR. NYASHA IS INVOLVED IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND STRATEGY (LONG AND SHORT) WHICH BETTER POSITIONS SHAMWARI FRUIT ON THE GLOBAL STAGE. HAVING LIVED IN OVER 7 COUNTRIES ACROSS 2 CONTINENTS EUROPE AND AFRICA, FOUNDED SHAMWARI FRUIT AS AN IMPACT VENTURE TO EMPOWER AND ENRICH, WOMEN, RURAL COMMUNITIES AND COMMERCIALLY RUN FARMS ACROSS EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
Our clientele is divided into two segments: local clients in the countries where our growers are situated and international clients in Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Additionally, we have plans to expand our presence in Asia and USA, aiming to provide exceptional service and products to clients in those regions.