Savenda Group, a globally recognised Zambian conglomerate, has been unveiled as an official sponsor of the Africa Safety Awards for Excellence (AfriSAFE) 2025, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to sustainable development, workplace safety, and socioeconomic progress across the continent.
Founded in 1997 by Zambian business executive Clever Mpoha, Savenda started from humble beginnings—with just $1,000—and has since grown into a $300 million enterprise. Today, Mpoha serves as the Group Managing Director of the pan-African conglomerate.
Savenda—an acronym for Save Nations, Develop Africa—has become one of Africa’s most influential integrated firms, with thriving interests across logistics, telecommunications, agriculture, energy, petrochemicals, finance, and supply-chain management. With deep roots in Zambia and an operational reach extending across borders, the company brings more than two decades of strategic impact to African Safety.
Savenda’s track record includes landmark contributions to Zambia’s agricultural value chain through Savenda Farms, which empowers local farmers and boosts food security. The company’s sustainability vision also integrates eco-friendly practices into its farming and logistics operations, demonstrating that business success and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Savenda is deeply people-focused. From enabling local entrepreneurs to providing strategic services to African governments and private corporations, the company’s mission has always revolved around progress—safely delivered.
As the continent continues to navigate challenges and opportunities, partnerships like this one spotlight how forward-thinking businesses are leading the way—not just in profits, but in purpose.
For more info on Savenda Group visit: savendagroup.com
About AfriSAFE 2025
AfriSAFE 2025 is scheduled for November 13-14 in Mombasa, featuring the Africa Safety Congress hosted in collaboration with the Workplace Safety Professionals Association of Kenya, and a dazzling AfriSAFE Award Ceremony honouring those championing a safer workplace.
The event is endorsed by organizations including Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Kenya, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Sponsors for this year’s event include Seplat Energy, Savenda Group itself, SMTS Zambia, Hybrid Group, Joint Professionals Training And Support International (JPTS)/ Global Wealth University, Nigeria Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Bellie&Rooster, Fog, Imperium & Aurelius (FIA), Safety Consultants and Solution Providers Limited (SCSP), Sttrutt Integrated Services Limited, The Bristlecone Experience, Milary Ltd, Paddie, and the African Occupational Compliance Institute. Key partners include the Africa Vision Zero Network and the Alliance for Women in EHS, Kenya.
Nominations are now open at www.afrisafe.org.
