ZIMELE Fair-trade exists to provide a marketing outlet for the goods produced by the participants. This is the marketing department of ZIMELE. It will be the facilitator between the independent producers (craft/agriculture/other) and the local, national and international market.
ZIMELE Fair-trade was formed in March 2010 and is overseen by a Manager. ZIMELE Fair-trade allows for quicker sales of all the quality products that are produced by the participants. Goods are bought by ZIMELE Fair-trade from participants and then resold into markets, aiming to make a profit. The Manager works closely with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the expansion of markets.
The following are a sample of our products produced by members of our crafts artisans programs which are currently for sale in flea markets, hotels, and tourist shops in Durban and Praetoria.
