Personal Care & Neutraceuticals
Nature's Symmetry, Inside and Out
Issue 1, December 2025
A Year of Growth, Global Reach & Women-Led Impact
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a remarkable year for Kanakisa — one defined by international visibility, strengthened value chains, strategic brand evolution, and the transformative power of women-led innovation in Africa’s biotrade and wellness sectors.
Brand Refresh & Strategic Realignment
We kicked of the year by unveiling an elevated brand identity and sharpened our strategic direction — positioning Kanakisa as a premium African wellness and biotrade brand ready for global expansion.
🌍 Global Trade Missions & Market Entrées
🇿🇦 January – Cape Town Trade Missions & Market Entrées
An exciting start to the year, featuring market intelligence sessions, B2B engagements, and site visits with South African partners.
Sponsored by ITC & SheTrades | Facilitated by ZimTrade
🇬🇧 February – Manchester Trade Mission
A valuable opportunity to deepen our traction in the UK wellness and natural products market.
Sponsored by ITC & SheTrades | Facilitated by ZimTrade
🇿🇼 March – Harare Trade Mission
Focused on strengthening export readiness through workshops, B2B meetings, and capacity-building sessions.
Sponsored by ITC & SheTrades | Facilitated by ZimTrade
🇲🇾 September – MIHAS, Malaysia
Our introduction to the Malaysian halal market through the Malaysia International Halal Showcase, paving the way for new buyers and regional distribution opportunities.
Facilitated by ZimTrade
🇦🇪 November – Dubai Natural & Organics Expo
A major milestone: our first entry into the Emirati market. We engaged in B2B meetings with retailers, specialty buyers, and distributors seeking authentic, nature-derived African wellness products.
Out And About
Meeting our Customers
The Farm @ART in December 2024
We start this Homeland section with what we were doing at this time just before Christmas last year.
Lotus Wellness Spa on Africa Day in May
No better way to celebrate Africa and our heritage than by re-introducing our lovely people to some of our traditional magical botanical wonders.
At Wellness Within from June onwards
Wellnes Within, on 56 Kingsmead Road, Borrowdale, joined our growing list of Kanakisa product stockists. In the We showcased our ever-expanding variety of wholesome goodnesses and had lovely conversations with a lot of interested people who enjoyed sampling all the different products
At Harare Show Grounds in August
For the second year running, we were mixing it up at the Harare Showgrounds. This mainstay agricultural event, a perfect match for our organic, wholesome and sustainably produced offerings, is now a fixture of our annual calendar. Make it a must to swing by our stand at the next one.
🏅 Celebrating Our Wins
Most Improved Business Award
ZimTrade / The Nest She Exporter Programme (April)
We were so excited to get this deeply appreciated recognition from ZimTrade and the Nest She Exporter team. Awarded for resilience, growth, and operational development as we completed the accelerator programme. Onwards and upwards.
🌍 Corporate Shared Value Award Nomination
Climate & Nature Solutions (August)
We were honoured to be nominated for a Corporate Shared Value Award in the category of Climate and Nature Solutions, recognising our commitment to:
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Biodiversity protection
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Sustainable harvesting
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Indigenous plant conservation
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Climate-friendly biotrade practices
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Community-centred environmental stewardship
This nomination underscores the heart of our mission: enabling rural and marginalised communities to thrive while safeguarding Africa’s natural ecosystems.
Empowering Women & Strengthening
Value Chains
One of our proudest achievements this year is finalising an MOU with a women-led processing partner.
This milestone reflects our commitment to:
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Increasing women’s participation in value-added processing
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Building gender-inclusive, sustainable supply chains
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Strengthening rural economies
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Demonstrating the indelible impact women are making across Africa’s natural products landscape
This partnership marks a new chapter of collaborative growth and shared prosperity.
Out And About
Meeting our Lovely Rural Suppliers
We currently work with women harvesters in the rural areas of the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe. We are creating an inseparable relationship between source, product and consumer that is inspired by the unadulterated beauty of the source, the efficacy of the product and the distinctive experience of our customers from around the world. Over the year we have traversed this region, seen the beauty of our homeland and met the beautiful people who live in it.
Looking Ahead
As we enter 2026, Kanakisa will continue expanding its presence across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia with a focus on:
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Elevating African superfoods and botanical oils
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Scaling ethical, climate-conscious supply chains
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Empowering women-led enterprises
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Expanding our personal care and nutraceutical lines
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Advancing our commitment to nature-positive trade
Thank you for supporting our journey and believing in the power of indigenous African wellness.
Nature’s symmetry, inside and out.