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ABOUT US

KweKho Agri Group is an agricultural company that strives to re-build and re-establish various antique and growing (developing) farming projects. Through bringing both farmers and candidate farmers into a partnership with skilled agricultural experts, KweKho Agri Group is able to provide and support high return on investments and plays a key role to keep farmers farming.

To fit into large business model, the directors and partners have focused on building more relevant agricultural graduates by equipping them through trainings and mentorship programs to become excellent technical farm managers. We believe in igniting youth and women in agriculture, which will contribute positively into the future and also answer a continental pandemic of food security.

The aim with KweKho Agri Group business is to carefully Re-build and Re-establish farming projects in various provinces to further expand and contribute to the economy by renovating, revamping and giving necessary consultation and leadership. The expansions will bring solution to the ever-growing population and will enhance the productivity of our clients (farmers).

Through KweKho, the founders have positioned themselves to chase a common goal of seeing Agri-business growth in both livestock and crop production.

OUR ETHOS

Kwekho is founded on principles that are the driving force behind generational impact, inspired to play our role towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, our vision will contribute to seven (7) of these future-determining objectives; Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequality), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 15 (Life On Land).

OUR TEAM

Our highly qualified and capable team is made up of experienced young professionals, in the agricultural field in order to accomplish the best service and solutions to clients. They are rooted and grounded in agricultural studies, these young founders are not only knowledgeable and meticulous in the farming space, but have the business prowess to nurture and harness impactful farming.

Kwena Thema

Chief Executive Officer

(BSc Agri Animal Health, BSc Agri Animal Science, MSc Animal Science, PhD Animal Science (Candidate))
Professional Natural Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat Reg Nr. 117547) in Animal Science with expertise in the following areas: Corporate and commercial| Monogastric Nutrition| Animal Health| Sales and Marketing| Research| Teaching & Training

Tebogo Mofokeng

Chief Financial Officer

Charted accountant wits

Kholofelo Malatji

Chief Operations Officer

Kenneth studied BSc Agric Animal health and continued to do his BSc (Hons) in Microbiology and MSc Biology at North-West University. He is current doing his PhD in production animal studies focusing on Foot and mouth disease in cattle. Some of his expertise are Agric Extension| Farmers trainings| Agric sales and Marketing| Merchandising| Animal health| Animal production| Animal medication| Rural development

Joseph Legodi

Head of Legal

(Bachelor of Laws: (LLB), Masters of Laws: (LLM – Commercial law), Doctorate of Laws: LLD – Commercial Law)
Attorney, with expertise in the following arrears: Corporate and commercial| Corporate Finance| Mergers and Acquisitions| Infrastructure Projects Advisory

Netshirungulu Mukonazwothe

Technical Operations Engineer

Ms Netshirungulu studied Bsc (Hons) Agricultural Engineering in the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She completed her honours with food processing as the main focus. She is well versed in farm technical aspects namely, irrigation, farm mechanisation, and the design and evaluation of agricultural structures and facilities. She is currently involved in the agribusiness dealing with both livestock and crops.

Moditja Thema

Head of Agronomy

Holds Diploma in Agriculture from the Potchefstroom College of Agriculture and Bachelor of Technology in Crop sciences specializing in Post-harvest Technology from the Tshwane University of Technology. Currently doing His Msc in Crop sciences focusing on the South African avocado supply chain in Foreign markets. Some of his expertise are in Crop protection|Plant pathology| Crop Insurance|Crop Nutrition.