The heart of Kacholo

Our people.

Our farmers. Their stories.

At Kacholo, we work with thousands of smallholder farmers across Zimbabwe — providing inputs, hands-on support, and a guaranteed market.

This isn’t just about chilies. It’s about trust, consistency, and building something that lasts.

Just real people, real progress, and a system that works.

You don’t have to take our word for it. Meet three of our amazing farmers and hear their stories.

“This chilli changed my life.”
- Yona Mazike

From school fees to bigger dreams, Yona shares how one crop — and one partnership — changed everything.

Her message to the younger generation?

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“The training benefits my family a lot.”
- Ever Mandivinga

Ever has been with Kacholo since day one. The income from her chilies has helped her raise both her children and grandchildren.

And guess what? She still eats her own chillies and uses it for everything!

“With Kacholo, I know my harvest won’t be lost.”
- Tivhera Sithole

Tivhera is proud to be a farmer — and sees it as one of the biggest goals in Zimbabwe.

With guaranteed buying and real training, he’s confident in the system, and in his future.

His dreams? Big.

Meet our team

  • Matthew Taberer

    CEO & Founder

    Matthew is passionate about building sustainable supply chains that create long-term value for farmers while delivering premium Zimbabwean chillies to the world.

    He believes in leveraging trade and finance to unlock new opportunities for Africa’s agricultural sector.

    Matthew is the managing Director of Ambassador Group Holdings, a diversified agricultural holding company.

    His background is in agricultural trade finance, previously working with a global trade finance fund focused on agriculture.

    Matthew holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Finance from the University of Western Australia.

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  • Kelsey Mason

    COO

    Kelsey thrives on solving complex supply chain challenges and ensuring seamless farm-to-market efficiency. She is dedicated to making Zimbabwe a competitive force in global agricultural exports and believes in the power of logistics to drive economic growth.

    Kelsey has over 10 years of experience in sales & logistics for bulk commodity trading, including coal, petroleum & grains.

    She also was the former Head of Sales & Logistics at Zimbabwe’s largest coal mine, managing large-scale distribution networks.

    Kelsey holds a B.Soc.Sc in International Relations & Economic History from the University of Cape Town and is ACCA Level 2 certified.

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  • Josphat Mutsambwa

    Smallholder Head Agronomist

    Josphat is a highly experienced agronomist with over 15 years in horticultural research, crop management, soil science, and sustainable smallholder farming. He has a proven track record of optimizing chili yields by improving soil health and reducing environmental impact.

    Josphat is very passionate about agricultural innovation, and he is dedicated to enhancing smallholder livelihoods, strengthening food security, and promoting eco-friendly farming practices.

    Josphat holds a BSc in Horticulture from Midlands State University in Zimbabwe.

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“The upliftment of lives cannot be sufficiently recorded - only felt.”

From specialty food producers to leading hot sauce brands, our chillies are already making an impact throughout the world.

We’re actively seeking equally value-oriented customers —food brands, retailers, and distributors who share our commitment to people, quality, sustainability, and authentic African flavours.