Invest in Mbire Abattoir — A Profitable Venture with Community Impact
As Mbire Abattoir (Private) Limited, we are raising $400,000 to build a modern abbatoir at Mahuwe Rural Service Centre with a starting processing capacity of 20 Cattle and 40 Goats a day with state of the art cold chain facilities, servicing Mbire District, Muzarabani District, Centenary North, Lower Guruve, part of Mt Darwin and Rushinga.
The district and its surroundings are home to approximately 140,000 cattle and 218,000 goats, yet currently lacks a registered abattoir.
Currently, farmers trek more than 100 kilometres to Mt Darwin or sell their livestock to middlemen at discounted prices, resulting in significant erosion of value. Most farmers travel to Harare, over 250km incurring heavy transport fees, leading to loss of value. By situating the abattoir at Mahuwe Rural Service Centre, we will provide a centralised, regulated, and efficient processing hub. This will reduce logistical burdens, minimise spoilage through cold‑chain infrastructure, and unlock value for both farmers and investors.
We believe that Mbire Abattoir (Private) Limited represents a unique investment opportunity; combining strong livestock supply fundamentals, first‑mover advantage in the district, and a business model designed to deliver sustainable financial returns alongside measurable community impact.
livestock Catchment area analysis
The abattoir is going to operate from an area that is home to 140 000 cattle, 218 000 Goats. These numbers enable the area to supply the abattoir sufficiently. There are 450 000 people living in the area, acting with 60% of households owning cattle. The means that the abattoir is poised to improve the lives of many people through fair pricing, access to market and professional services that improves farming and value chain in the area.
Mbire District (core supply)
Cattle - 45,000 Goats- 78,000 These are cattle and goat population in the abattoir's locality.
Lower Guruve (core supply)
Cattle- 25,000 Goats- 40,000 These are populations in the immediate areas surrounding the upcoming abattoir.
Muzarabani & Centenary North (feeder supply)
Cattle- 40,000 Goats- 60,000 These are cattle and goats populations within 50km of the upcoming abattoir.
Mt Darwin fringe & Rushinga (extension supply)
Cattle- 30,000 Goats- 40,000 These are cattle and goats populations within 100km of the upcoming abattoir.
competition analysis
Mbire District
No Abattoir, farmers trek to 100km to Mt Darwin to sell to middlemen at discounted prices incurring loses or travel over 250km to Harare, losing $50 per head in transport fees alone, then lodgings resulting in significant loss of value.
Mt Darwin Urban (Ward 26)
Medium-scale registered abattoir, 15–20 cattle per day. Serves Mt Darwin urban and peri-urban wards; limited goat intake; 100+ km from Mahuwe Service Centre, the location of the upcoming abattoir.
Chesa (Mt Darwin Resettlement)
Small-scale registered abattoir; 10–15 cattle/day. Serves Chesa and Rushinga; has limited goat intake and no cold-chain infrastructure. The size is small and hence presents an opportunity for Mbire Abattoir to share the market in the area.
Lower Guruve
No abattoir and close to Mbire. High livestock density area. Good catchment area within 50km.
Muzarabani
No abattoir. Offers seasonal goat supply to Mbire. Lacks cold-chain infrastructure. Good catchment area within 50km.
Centenary North
Only informal slaughter points; no licensed abattoir. good catchment area within 50km.
why invest
Untapped Livestock Corridor
Mbire and its surrounding districts host 140,000 cattle and 218,000 goats, yet no registered abattoir exists in the region.
Strong Financial Model
Projected revenue of over $2 million per year. Projected Net Profit up to $700 000 Dividend issue annually Share buy back plan
Inclusive Ownership & Governance
Majority woman‑owned enterprise with community trust participation.
Strategic Location
Situated at Mahuwe Growth Point, central to supply zones and logistics: 35 km from Mushumbi Pools (aggregation hub) 120 km from Kanyemba Border Post (Zambia/DRC export corridor) 220 km from Harare (urban demand)
Cold‑Chain & Digital Advantage
Unlike competitors, Mbire Abattoir integrates cold‑chain infrastructure and a WhatsApp‑based aggregator network for traceability and real‑time bookings. Enables higher quality meat, reduced spoilage, and export readiness.
Social Impact
25 direct jobs 14 youth aggregators 200+ women‑led goat suppliers. 10% ownership by Mbire Community Trust, benefiting the local community.
Risk‑Managed Structure
Market, operational, and regulatory risks are mitigated through: Diversified product lines Veterinary oversight USD‑based pricing Early licensing engagement
Experienced team
Management and Operations are in the hands of an experience team. A clear understanding of Zimbabwe's agricultural value chain. Board oversight, including investor representatives.
Opportunities for growth
There is room to grow product lines, eg; tannery and bovine powder. There is room for line lines, eg pig and chicken abattoirs. There is room to add abattoirs in other districts.
Downloads
Download our Prospectus, Financial Projections and other business documents below to understand more about our business, mission and vision.
Team
Mr Fidelity Mashora
General ManagerMr. Mashora holds a BCom (Hons) in Business Management (Finance) from Midlands State University and is a seasoned abattoir and meat processing executive with extensive experience in operational leadership, financial management, and strategic growth. He is currently the General Manager at Rainham Abattoir in Harare, managing the processing of 100 cattle and 400 goats a day. At Rainham, Fidelity successfully drove profitability through the introduction of new product lines, achieving a 20% revenue increase, while leading a team of over 60 staff to deliver operational excellence and a 15% improvement in efficiency. His strong finance background, honed through roles in administration and forensic investigation, has enabled him to reduce liabilities, strengthen fiscal health, and ensure transparent deployment of resources. With proven expertise across the entire abattoir value chain — from strategy formulation and market analysis to vendor sourcing, client relations, and regulatory compliance — Mr. Mashora combines hands on operational management with sharp financial acumen. His track record of turning strategy into tangible results positions him as a credible and reliable leader to oversee the establishment and growth of Mbire Abattoir.
Ms Clara Zuze
Finance DirectorClara Zuze is a highly accomplished finance professional with over a decade of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial leadership across diverse industries including energy, auditing, and healthcare. She holds a B. Tech Degree in Accounting (Internal Auditing) and a National Diploma in Accountancy from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, achieving multiple distinctions in financial management, accounting, and internal auditing and an Honours in Accountancy from the University of Cape Town (UCT). Clara trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and is affiliated with professional bodies such as the Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa (IIA SA) and the South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Her career spans senior roles in multinational corporations and advisory firms. At British Petroleum (BP), Clara served as Global Business Service Lead Finance Internal Audit, where she managed complex financial close processes, delivered key insights to leadership, and drove efficiency in SAP reporting systems. She later advanced to Fixed Asset and Operational Accountant, overseeing capitalisation of projects, variance analysis, and compliance with IFRS standards. Prior to BP, Clara worked at Deloitte & Touche as a Financial Accountant in Accounting and Financial Advisory, where she prepared and reviewed statutory accounts, strengthened internal controls, and coordinated audits across multiple jurisdictions. Clara’s qualifications and extensive experience in financial reporting, risk and compliance management, internal controls, and performance management make her exceptionally well suited to serve as Finance Director of Mbire Abattoir. She brings a proven ability to strengthen financial systems, deliver transparent reporting, and align financial strategy with long term growth objectives, ensuring that investor capital is managed with integrity and precision.
Dr Edwin T Mutambanengwe.
Operations DirectorDr Edwin Mutambanengwe holds a PhD in Social Work, where he specialised in implementation science — the study of how to turn policies, legislation and operational standards into practical systems that work on the ground. He uses this expertise to design operational processes that are easy for staff to follow, measurable in their performance, and sustainable as the business grows. In a meat processing and cold-chain environment, he applies this knowledge to build strong systems for hygiene control, animal welfare, workflow efficiency, staff training and regulatory compliance. His academic grounding enables Mbire Abattoir to apply best practice consistently, monitor performance effectively and strengthen quality at every stage of production. This creates a reliable, well-regulated operation that can scale sustainably and deliver high-quality service to farmers, consumers and the wider community. Dr Edwin brings more than 17 years of strategic leadership experience across government, not-for-profit institutions and the private sector in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the UK. As a current Head of Service in a UK local authority, he leads over 25 staff, manages complex budgets and oversees high-risk operational systems. He brings this leadership experience directly into the abattoir, strengthening its planning, financial management, staffing structures and operational reliability. Further, Dr Edwin also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation from the University of Stellenbosch, along with a Master’s degree focused on legislative and policy evaluation. These qualifications give him advanced skills in regulatory analysis, compliance oversight and performance monitoring, which are all essential for navigating the strict standards that govern meat processing, environmental health, animal handling, cold-chain safety and public protection. As a Board Member for Social Care Wales, Dr Edwin brings strong governance and scrutiny skills, helping ensure that Mbire Abattoir operates transparently, meets its regulatory obligations, is profitable and maintains a high standard of organisational accountability. Alongside this, he also runs a successful consultancy business specialising in leadership development, regulatory compliance, staff training and organisational capacity building. This experience adds value to the abattoir’s workforce development, internal systems and engagement with regulators and commercial partners. As an associate university lecturer and educator, Dr Edwin is dedicated to community development. He will provide structured training for young people in the Mbire district in meat processing, hygiene, cold-chain operations and workplace readiness. He also works well with community and traditional leaders, promoting culturally grounded partnerships and encouraging women to take active roles in enterprise.
Pascal Nyasha
Business DevelopmentPascal' s commitment to ensuring fair prices and access to markets for smallholder farmers started when he started Agrk, partnering the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) to build a market information system that reached over 90,000 farmers daily with commodity prices via SMS, earning recognition from Junior Chamber International. Agrk collected commodity prices daily across all markets nationally and generated a market report that was sent to stakeholders, enabling farmers to make informed decisions during selling seasons. The platform became a market link between buyers and sellers, with sellers posting their needs and the union helping link with products. From this foundation of agricultural innovation and community empowerment, Pascal went on to drive business turnarounds and pioneering ventures, transforming Skills Development Professionals (SDP) college in Bloemfontein from R5 million to R30 million annual revenues while Director, expanding scholarships to over 6,000 youths. A qualified Social Worker from the University of Zimbabwe, Pascal combines grassroots mobilisation skills with global thought leadership, having published over 300 articles and spoken at platforms such as SingularityU, ACCA, and the International Trade Centre’s WEDF17. Rooted in Zimbabwe’s agricultural economy as a chicken farmer in Mahusekwa and currently serving with a local authority in London, Pascal brings a rare blend of community development expertise, entrepreneurial acumen, and international exposure that positions him to contribute to Mbire Abattoir in balancing profitability, innovation, and rural transformation, aligning investor capital with sustainable community impact.
Mr Fidelity Mashora
General Manager
Ms Clara Zuze
Finance Director
Dr Edwin T Mutambanengwe.
Operations Director
Pascal Nyasha
Business Development
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Endorsed by Mbire RDC
Contact
- Mahuwe Rural Service Centre, Mbire, Zimbabwe
- info@mbireabattoir.co.zw
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