Solutions for Agriculture. Security for Africa.
Feeding a continent.
Securing its future.
DAVI is a Zimbabwe-based supplier of grain, farm inputs and commodities, with operations in five sub-Saharan markets.
DAVI at a glance
About us
An African agribusiness built on reliable supply.
We supply grains, farm inputs and commodities, and back them with technical support and training. Our aim is simple: help the region meet its food production goals.
- Client focused
- Quality
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Reliability
What we do
From seed to silo, four ways we keep food moving.
We source, store and distribute staple food, and equip the farmers who grow it with the inputs and know-how to raise their yields.
Trading & supply
Maize, wheat, rice and sorghum, sourced and supplied at scale.
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Commodities
Pulses, oilseeds and spices for processors and regional markets.
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Agricultural inputs
Seed, fertiliser, crop protection and irrigation, ready for the season.
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Advisory & training
Agronomy, crop management and farmer training, from field to boardroom.
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What we trade
Annual volumes in tonnes. Source: company data.
| Commodity | Main uses | Tonnes a year | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaizeStaple food, animal feed | Staple food, animal feed | 250,000 | |
| RiceRetail and wholesale markets | Retail and wholesale markets | 40,000 | |
| Pulses & legumesBeans, lentils and protein crops | Beans, lentils and protein crops | 35,000 | |
| WheatMilling, baking and food processing | Milling, baking and food processing | 30,000 | |
| OilseedsSunflower and soybeans for cooking oil | Sunflower and soybeans for cooking oil | 20,000 | |
| SorghumFood and animal feed | Food and animal feed | On request | |
| Spices & herbsFood manufacturers and retail | Food manufacturers and retail | On request |
Markets
Where we operate
From our head office in Harare we serve customers and farmers across southern, central and East Africa.
- ZimbabweHead office, Harare
- South AfricaOperating market
- KenyaOperating market
- UgandaOperating market
- DR CongoExpansion market, since 2024
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Investment opportunity
Strategic Wheat Import Initiative
Wheat is central to Zimbabwe's food security. This initiative finances bulk wheat imports on a short trading cycle, putting investor capital to work where it is needed most.
Summary of terms
Indicative- Structure
- Trade finance for bulk wheat imports
- Trade corridor
- Russia to Zimbabwe
- Investment cycle
- 90 days
- Indicative return
- 15% a year¹
- Minimum investment
- Confirmed on consultation
- Documentation
- Investor pack and investment agreement
¹ Indicative only and not a guarantee. Final terms, risks and returns are set out in the investment agreement. See our investment disclaimer.
Innovation
Better yields with less water and fewer chemicals.
We pair proven agronomy with precision tools such as GPS guidance, drones, soil sensors and data analytics.
Precision agriculture
GPS-guided equipment, drone monitoring and soil sensors put each input where it is needed.
Up to 30% higher yields
Smart irrigation
Sensor-driven, automated watering gives crops the right amount at the right time.
Up to 50% less water
Climate-resilient crops
Varieties chosen to cope with drought, heat and extreme weather.
Drought and heat tolerant
Integrated pest management
Biological, cultural and mechanical controls reduce reliance on chemicals.
Up to 60% lower pesticide cost
The people behind DAVI
An experienced team in Harare, working with farmers, buyers and partners across the region.
Tendai Moyo
Managing Director
Leads DAVI’s strategy, partnerships and regional growth.
Rudo Chikwanha
Finance Director
Oversees finance, trade finance and investor reporting.
Farai Ndlovu
Head of Trading & Logistics
Runs grain sourcing, shipping and supply across our five markets.
Nyasha Mutasa
Head of Agronomy
Leads farmer training, crop advice and our field programmes.
Work with DAVI
Buyers, farmers, partners and investors: talk to our team in Harare.