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Africa's seed company since 1940

ABOUT US

Africa's seed company since 1940

We breed, produce and supply certified hybrid seed developed for African growing conditions | from smallholder fields to large commercial operations across more than 35 countries.

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Overview

Local genetics, continental reach

Seed Co Group operates as two listed entities | Seed Co International (BSE) and Seed Co Limited (ZSE) | with breeding programmes, seed production networks and commercial teams embedded in the markets they serve.

Every variety we sell is selected in African trial conditions before release, and every seed lot is certified by the relevant national authority. That combination | local breeding plus certified quality | is what farmers rely on when the season is short.

86+ Years
86+ Years breeding certified seed for Africa
8 Crop Portfolios
8 Crop portfolios adapted to regional zones
35+ African Markets
35+ African countries reached by Seed Co varieties
9 Research Stations
9 Research & biotechnology stations across the continent
Seed Co certified hybrid white maize crop growing in the field

Our story

Eight decades in the field

From pioneer farmer-led breeding trials in 1940 to a premier Pan-African certified seed powerhouse across 35+ countries.

Maize Breeding Foundation

Farmer-led maize breeding trials begin, laying the foundation of the business.

1940
1980s

Commercial Expansion

Commercial hybrid seed operations formalise and expand across the region.

ZSE Listing

Listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange as Seed Co Limited.

1996
2000s

Regional Footprint

Regional expansion into Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya.

BSE Dual Listing

Seed Co International lists on the Botswana Stock Exchange.

2018
Today

Pan-African Leader

Eight crop portfolios, 40+ research and trial sites, farmers in 35+ African countries.

Leadership

Boards, committees and teams

  • Pearson Gowero
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    Pearson Gowero

    Group Chairman

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  • Morgan Nzwere
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    Morgan Nzwere

    Group Chief Executive Officer

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  • Tineyi Chatiza
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    Tineyi Chatiza

    Group Chief Financial Officer

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  • Maxen P Karombo
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    Maxen P Karombo

    Non Executive Director

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  • Kenias Mafukidze
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    Kenias Mafukidze

    Non Executive Director

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  • RogĆ©rio Alvares de Andrade
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    RogƩrio Alvares de Andrade

    Non Executive Director

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  • Remina D. Chitengu
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    Remina D. Chitengu

    Non Executive Director

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  • Mr Regis Daniel Andre Fournier
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    Mr Regis Daniel Andre Fournier

    Non Executive Director

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  • Mr Lloyd Stephano
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    Mr Lloyd Stephano

    Non Executive Director

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  • Ms Quiterie Foulet
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    Ms Quiterie Foulet

    Non Executive Director

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  • Andrew Barron
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    Andrew Barron

    Non Executive Director

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  • Ms Lesley Bradley
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    Ms Lesley Bradley

    Non Executive Director

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Careers

Build a career in African agriculture

We hire plant breeders, agronomists, seed production specialists, commercial managers and finance professionals across our operating countries.

  • Plant breeding & research

    Nursery, trial and molecular lab roles at our research stations.

  • Agronomy & extension

    Field-facing roles supporting farmers through the season.

  • Commercial & operations

    Seed production, processing, logistics and market development.