NATIONAL FOODS CSR

Strategic Approach

National Foods Limited (“National Foods”) provides food to the nation in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. At its inception, the company pledged to provide value to consumers, stakeholders, and the communities it serves. The company’s ability to adapt to new technology and ways of working has allowed it to grow financially while also being creative and using resources wisely

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Giving Back to the Community

National Foods made significant strides in giving back to the communities with which it operates by enhancing lives, improving wellbeing, and building lasting emotional capital. With a focus on helping the vulnerable, National Foods consistently supports 49 centres, which include orphanages, special needs groups, vulnerable women and children, schools, hospitals, churches, wildlife and other national social support initiatives. The full year expenditure on these activities was USD301 504. Out of the 49 centres, 45 of these were vulnerable institutions across the country’s 10 provinces where the company provided food requirements on a monthly basis.

The company trained 750 young people in poultry and piggery farming across three districts in Matabeleland to date. These beneficiaries are mainly from Galaupole in the Ndiweni Ward of Bulilima, Gwelutshena Ward in Nkayi North and Umthwakazi in Matobo District.

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National Foods believes that by keeping the youth engaged in income-generating activities, this can reduce the prevalence of drug and substance abuse in communities and among the youth.

The company also assists the Northern Region Women Football League (NRWFL) in the development of girls’ football. NRWFL, has the mandate to manage the growth and development of women’s football in three provinces: Harare, Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland West constituting the Northern Region.

In December 2023, a total of 82 girls ranging in age from 15 to 20 years, participated in a three-week football training camp sponsored by NFL.

National Foods supports 20 Pristine Junior Eco-Warriors (11 girls and 9 boys) were selected from seven different schools (i.e. picked from a population of 10 primary and 10 secondary schools) and are beneficiaries of the National Foods scholarship scheme. In addition, National Foods sponsors clean-up initiatives in Victoria Falls actively involved in to preserving the natural beauty of Victoria Falls and safeguarding its ecosystems.

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National Foods continues with its support towards Animal Welfare through animal feed donations to six centres in Zimbabwe namely, Zimbabwe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA), Zambezi Society, Homefields Care Centre, Bally Vaughan Game Park, Therapeutic Horse Riding and Pristine for environmental clean-up activities.

Our People

National Foods fosters a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, cultivating a workforce that feels a deep sense of belonging. By providing safe, supportive, and productive environments, the company enables employees to thrive, reach their full potential, and deliver exceptional results.

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As at 30 June 2024, National Foods employed a total of 1 755 staff.

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