As an owner-managed company, we strive for a sustainable and growth-oriented development. Bakwetu Investments is characterized by quality thinking, innovative strength, efficient processes and an unwavering commitment to our customers. The pursuit of excellence in all areas is our driving force. We work very closely with our customers by ensuring that we hear from them in order to provide tailored and responsive services and products.
Our vision is to be the national leader for quality, timely and cost effective support services to our customers. We are driven by the singular mission to provide transportation, catering, affordable long term accommodation, construction and support services while building mutually beneficial relationships.
Formed in January 2022, the company brings together the numerous associated businesses; Grandma’s Kitchen, Nangoma Consult, Bakwetu Hostels and Just Ndiyo, to provide a consolidated platform of wide range of services that are reinforcing of each other. These individual businesses have a combined history of over 25 years of operations in Zambia and have distinguished themselves with their tenacity for delivering excellence. We are the connection you need to excel.
This is particularly useful for our customers in the mining industry who desire to have a one stop centre that addresses their immediate challenges in order for them to deliver on bigger and pressing business requirement.
We have a local footprint close to our major clients in Solwezi, Lumwana and Kalumbila in the North Western province.
We understand the business environment in the region and have all the necessary local registrations such as;
- The Musele Chamber of Commerce
- Mumena Chamber of Commerce
- Kalumbila District Council
Our Success Model
Our company is best described by the following self-reinforcing four pillars that represent our business model that complements our underlying values.
Our Values
Our values define our culture and speak to both our Zambian identity and our heritage as a company that represents the aspirations of the North Western Province – Our home. They explain who we are and what we stand for as a company and community. They reflect our DNA and guide how we behave towards each other, and how we do business with our customers, suppliers and partners. Our values are as follows;
- Integrity – Having the accountability, honesty and courage to speak up and do the right thing.
- Inclusion – Being supportive, respectful and responsible towards others.
- Innovation – Being engaged, curious and enquiring to find the best possible solution.
- Initiative – Being self-driven, motivated and committed to focus and deliver.
Our range of products/services
- General cleaning services
- Community training and mobilisation (Financial literacy, financial management, market oriented agriculture
- General construction
- Research surveys and technical report preparation
- Transportation services (bus shuttle) for mining staff
- Metal fabrication
- Remote site catering services
- Office supplies (Consumables, equipment, furniture, branded items, etc)
- Remote Site Catering Services
- Hostel accommodation for mining staff
- Large and small format printing
- Training of community members in financial literacy, sustainable agricultural production and marketing