A boardroom strategy session in Johannesburg
PP Africa Group of Companies
About us

Who
We Are

PP Africa Group of Companies is a strategic investment group founded and wholly owned by Black businesswomen, headquartered in South Africa, the gateway to the economy of the African continent.

We invest in sustainable business opportunities, enterprises and sectors through the empowerment of previously disadvantaged communities, so that the growth we help create is widely shared.

Invest

Strategic positions in businesses with strong growth and social impact.

Partner

Joint ventures and consortia with partners across the continent.

Deliver

Specialist services, including OHS consulting and accredited training.

Empower

Opportunity for women, youth and previously disadvantaged communities.

100%Black women-owned
SAHeadquartered in South Africa
10Target sectors

In Africa,
for Africa.

Headquartered in South Africa, the gateway to the continent, with a view across all five regions of Africa.

Our vision

To be a leading strategic investment company in Africa, for Africa.

Our mission
  1. 01

    Establish and develop a strategic investment vehicle that anchors economic growth on the African continent.

  2. 02

    Invest in the industries and sectors most impactful to socio-economic development, as set out in Agenda 2063.

  3. 03

    Maintain good corporate citizenship in all our business affairs.

Integrity
Accountability
Sustainability
Innovation
Diligence
What guides us

Our Core Values

We strive to deliver best-in-class services to our clients, and we base our approach on five core values, driven by our boldness to reach places not yet mapped.

Integrity

Honest, transparent and principled in every relationship.

Accountability

We own our commitments and answer for our results.

Sustainability

Long-term value for economies, people and the planet.

Innovation

New ideas and better ways to unlock opportunity.

Diligence

Rigour and care in every investment decision.

Chairman's message

From the Desk of the Chairman

"When we founded PP Africa Group of Companies, we set out to build a strategic investment group, owned and led by Black women, that invests in Africa, for Africa."

Africa is rich in people, resources and ideas, yet too much of its value is still created elsewhere. Guided by Agenda 2063, we invest in the sectors that matter most for socio-economic development, through patient capital, strong partnerships and a genuine commitment to empowerment. I invite you to join us in building the Africa we want.

Dr Sindiswa Mzamo
Co-founder & Chairman

100%Black women-
owned and led
A strategic investment group owned and led by Black businesswomen.
Dr Sindiswa Mzamo, Co-founder and Chairman of PP Africa Group of Companies
Dr Sindiswa MzamoCo-founder & Chairman
Leadership

Meet Our Founder

Founder and President of the Circle of Global Business Women, a global organisation that elevates African women in global forums. She has held executive leadership roles in the private and public sectors in South Africa. GIBS qualified, and an MBA candidate in International Relations at the University of Cumbria.

Education

Qualification from GIBS, Johannesburg. MBA candidate, International Relations, University of Cumbria.

Boards & Advocacy

Regeneys Foundation, Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade Africa; gender advocacy and education.

Global President & FounderCircle of Global Business Women
Group CEOCGBW Investments
Deputy ChairmanTwyco Africa
Advisory Board MemberSAITEX Africa
SADC ChairmanDignity Services Europe
Regional Lead, LesothoAtlanta Black Chambers
What sets us apart

Our Advantage

Our motto is to be an authentic African pioneer, always underpinned by courage, innovation and excellence.

Business partners in candid conversation in a Johannesburg lobby

Authentic African Roots

Part of the markets we invest in, with partners across the continent.

Skilled Professionals

Deep knowledge built on continuous training and learning.

Lasting Relationships

Long-term clients through the best quality of service.

Results-Driven

Flexibility of mind, shown in our bottom-line results.

Let's build the Africa we want.

We welcome conversations with investors, partners, clients and communities.