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About us

Established in 1957 the Dahlia Trading Group prides itself with having a rich heritage and history. Coming from humble beginings. Named after the flower that comes with 49 different species we have over the years changed in our outcome, being involved in trading across continents and moving into industries like Hospitality, Farming, Mining and Manufacturing and Distribution. 

our vision

The investments are aimed to make Zimbabwe better through creating emploment, community development and most of all growing the economy. As an organization we do not see the benefits of the company if we do not see the value unlocked in our individuals, shareholders and the economy. 

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the beginning

Established in 1957, Dahlia Trading has evolved from a small company into a diversified, multi-asset company. 

first investment 

Our holistic approach to financial management and wealth creation, serves individuals, families, and shareholders – comprehensively addressing their unique financial needs. In the initial investment of Gwayi Hotel. 

Purchase of the company 

Prof Frank Mbengo purchase of the hotel and company with all the assests within it. The company is then forced to navigate through the difficult period of sanctions. 

change of shareholding

In 2023 after the death of Professor Frank Mbengo, there is a change in shareholding in 2025.  

investments

mining

As the company continues to realize its investment opportunities, mining has become a cornerstone to the company. We continue to pursue opportunities in the gold mining space. 

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farming 

Dahlia has investments in two farms in Zimbabwe, we continue to focus on growth and output. We have also partnered with small indigenous farmers inorder to increase the most out of the land.

distribution

As we continue to diversify the business, we continue to invest in the logistics and distribution of home products.We continue to use Zimbabwe as the hub for the Southern African region. 

development and construction

Dahlia continues to look at development opportunities in the Gweru, Gwayi and Shurugwi regions of Zimbabwe. Our key focus is in the Hospitality, Student Accommodation and Residential investment. 

manufacturing

Dahlia will invest in the next year in the manufactuing space of canned goods.

Hospitality

Dahlia is very strong in the hospitality space. The company prides itself that it has over 40 years in this space. the level of expertise is incredible. 


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"Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change through collective effort".

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Prof. Frank Fenesi Mbengo was a man who held the following values of “Pan Africanism, Integrity, Inclusion, Diversity and most of all African Excellence”. A noble Zimbabwean figure, with values of building a Nation and an African Continent. He was a towering figure in Zimbabwe’s history — a scholar, liberation hero, and nation-builder whose life was defined by unwavering service to humanity. 

healthcare

As a organization we will forcus our efforts in establishing healthcare within the regions that we operate. Our aim is to assist communities so that they become self sufficient and ultimately getting rid of poverty. 

water and food security

As water becomes a scare resource we need to make sure that we are effective in the regions we operate to provide water to the communities. We continue to let the Frank Mbengo foundation guide us in this regard.

education

The cornerstone of any society is to be able to provide education, we have donated books so that children can read. We will continue to drive education within the country and through the Frank Mbengo Foundation. 

community development

We see the impact you can make when you focus on a community and drive the community through an engagement that is honest and value adding to them. We will through the foundation continue to be in the forefront of community development as an organization. 

Dahlia Trading Divisional heads

thande chidziva

Mining Divisional Manager

tanaka motendera

Hospitality Divisional Manager

amanda yeng

Operations Divisional Manager

Jeff Dean

Farming and Construction Divisional Manager 

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Projects Done

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projects on the go

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Happy Clients

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