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Padenga Holdings Limited (Padenga) is a public company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. In this respect it was the first listed company in Africa whose sole business is the production and sale of crocodilian skins and meat. The company, formerly a division of the Innscor Africa Limited Group, listed in November 2010. Padenga has a long and rich heritage in Zimbabwe, with one of its three production farms being the first, and therefore oldest commercial crocodile farm ever established in the country. Kariba Crocodile Farm (KCF) was established in 1965 as a small, family run farming operation. The establishment of this farm was testament to the foresight and perseverance of the original owners as its development preceded any formal recognition of the value of sustainable utilization of wildlife species. From that inauspicious start, the Farms that constitute Padenga today have followed a long and sometimes challenging pathway to become the successful operation that exists today. Over that period the business has demonstrated its ability to adapt and flourish in the changing, and often trying circumstances resultant from organisational changes, political and economic difficulties, and more recently, the impact of the global financial crisis and the market recession that resulted from it.

Today, Padenga is one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium quality crocodilian skins, accounting for nearly 85% of the supply of Nile crocodile skins to high end luxury brands globally. Padenga entered the alligator industry in the southern USA and is in partnership in an operation producing watchband size and medium size skins of premium quality for the top end luxury and fashion brands. Padenga also produces crocodile meat from its export approved abattoir for sale to European and Asian markets.

OUR OFFICE
Harare Office: 121 Borrowdale Road, Gunhill, Harare, Zimbabwe
P.O. Box HG633, Highlands, Harare, Zimbabwe.
OPERATIONS
Operations: 135 Lagoon Drive, Kariba, Zimbabwe
P.O. Box 55, Kariba, Zimbabwe

At just over ten years old, PPM is a young, growing mine and, although we understand the important role we play in securing the future of our country, we are driven by more than just the day-to-day of doing business in South Africa.

PPM, a truly authentic, conscientious, and contributing member of society, strives to bring more to the table than just ore and it is our foundational drive to ensure we use our position in the community to affect sustainable change wherever possible.

We continuously find ways to improve the lives of both our people and communities in which we live, while protecting the environment as we contribute towards the growth and transformation of this sector.

The PPM team is committed to invest in the future, leaving a legacy which encompasses our mission and vision.

As a subsidiary of Sedibelo Platinum Mines (SPM), PPM also understands the greatest impact can be better realised when we all work together. As a result, our drive to build a spirit of community and partnership is more than just lip service. Our firm objectives are to use our position in this community to support small businesses, educate our youth and enable economic development.

OUR VALUES

ZERO HARM

We will ensure a safe space for our people, community, and the environment.

INTEGRITY

Transparency, and authenticity is the way we do business.

INNOVATION

Through continuous development and improvement of our business.

TEAMWORK

Through discipline, accountability, and passion.

UPLIFTMENT

We will contribute to elevating the standard of living of our people and our communities.