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Executive Summary

Matamba Logistics (Private) Limited is built to solve a clear freight problem in Zimbabwe

Matamba Logistics (Private) Limited is a Harare-based trucking and haulage company moving bulk goods, agricultural produce, FMCG, construction materials, and mining inputs across Zimbabwe’s key commercial corridors and border-linked routes. We operate with a Private Limited Company structure, full ZIMRA compliance, and a service model built on scheduled dispatch, on-demand capacity, GPS tracking, and delivery discipline.

Our business exists because too many shippers in Zimbabwe still lose money to late arrivals, weak communication, damaged cargo, and unreliable truck availability. We serve wholesalers, construction firms, farmers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and mining supply businesses that need a transport partner they can trust on repeat loads.

The market opportunity is concentrated, recurring, and commercially attractive

Our target market is the mid-market freight segment, especially businesses moving at least 50 tonnes per month between Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Beitbridge, Chirundu, and other high-traffic routes. That demand is supported by recurring trade in construction, agriculture, retail distribution, and cross-border movement, which makes haulage a repeat-service business rather than a one-off sale.

We are targeting an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 organisations in Zimbabwe that regularly contract freight services. Winning even a modest share of that base gives Matamba Logistics enough room to grow from a two-truck launch into a scaled corridor operator.

:::reassure Why this is investable

• The business has a defined customer base and repeat freight demand.
• The core routes are commercially active and well understood.
• The service proposition solves pain points buyers already experience daily.
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Our funding ask is tied directly to a practical launch plan

We are seeking USD 260,000 in total funding, structured as USD 80,000 in equity and USD 180,000 in long-term debt. This capital will place two used 30-tonne trucks into operation, complete registrations and insurance, and provide enough working capital to support the ramp-up period responsibly.

The funding requirement is not speculative. It is matched to the asset-heavy nature of haulage, where trucks, compliance, fuel float, and maintenance readiness determine whether revenue can be converted into cash.

Headline financials show a tight launch year and strong scale-up

Our forecast is conservative in Year 1 and then improves steadily as utilisation rises. Year 1 revenue is USD 768,000, and annual break-even revenue is USD 769,440, which places the business just below break-even in the launch year before moving clearly above it in Year 2.

By the end of the forecast period, revenue reaches USD 1,400,018 in Year 3 and USD 1,956,803 in Year 5. That growth is driven by higher fleet utilisation, repeat contracts, better route density, and improved customer retention.

At a glance

Metric	Value
Funding sought	USD 260,000
Equity capital	USD 80,000
Debt principal	USD 180,000
Year 1 revenue	USD 768,000
Break-even revenue	USD 769,440
Break-even timing	Approximately Month 24
Year 3 revenue	USD 1,400,018
Year 5 revenue	USD 1,956,803
Gross margin	62.5%
Year 5 net income	USD 463,596

Our operating model is disciplined and customer-facing

We make money by charging per tonne-kilometre on long-haul work and per trip on shorter domestic or regional runs, with premium pricing for urgent loads, special cargo, and cross-border coordination. The core economics are strong because our gross margin remains 62.5% across the forecast period.

Our service is intentionally structured around reliability. In Year, our founder and managing director, leads the business with hands-on logistics and distribution experience in Zimbabwe, while By Month, our operations manager, brings 10 years of route planning, customs coordination, and cross-border trucking experience across Southern Africa.

Approximate Year, our finance and compliance lead, strengthens recordkeeping, tax discipline, and lender-ready reporting. Taylor Nguyen, our fleet supervisor, brings 8 years of heavy vehicle mechanical experience, which is central to protecting uptime and reducing avoidable breakdowns.

The five-year outlook strengthens from a weak first-year bottom line to robust profitability

The first year is intentionally tight because we are investing in fleet readiness, customer acquisition, and working capital. That is why net income is -USD 900 in Year 1, even though the business generates USD 63,600 EBITDA and positive operating cash flow.

From Year 2 onward, the picture improves sharply. Net income rises to USD 87,625 in Year 2, USD 253,705 in Year 3, USD 382,741 in Year 4, and USD 463,596 in Year 5, while DSCR improves from 1.09 to 16.21 over the same period.

:::warning What investors should note

• Year 1 is a ramp-up year and finishes slightly below accounting break-even.
• Cash discipline, maintenance control, and collections are critical in the launch period.
• The model becomes materially stronger from Year 2 onward as utilisation rises.
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Why Matamba Logistics will win business

Our competitive edge is not cheap pricing. It is reliable truck availability, clear written pricing, live GPS visibility, preventive maintenance, and direct communication from booking through proof of delivery.

That positioning matters because our customers do not just need freight moved. They need cargo delivered on time, in good condition, and with enough certainty to protect their own production schedules, stock levels, and customer commitments. We are building Matamba Logistics as a transport partner that shippers can use repeatedly, not just when there is an emergency.

The investment case in one sentence

Matamba Logistics (Private) Limited is a Zimbabwean haulage business with a clear market need, asset-backed operations, disciplined leadership, and a forecast that moves from a near break-even Year 1 to USD 463,596 in net income by Year 5, supported by USD 1,956,803 in revenue and a stable 62.5% gross margin.

Company Description

Matamba Logistics (Private) Limited

Matamba Logistics (Private) Limited is a Zimbabwe-registered trucking and haulage company headquartered in Harare, with operating access to Msasa industrial area and the country’s main freight corridors. We move bulk and palletised cargo between Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Beitbridge, Chirundu, and other commercial and border-linked routes in Zimbabwe and the wider Southern African trade network.

We are established as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) under Zimbabwean law, with full tax registration and ZIMRA compliance. The business is owned by In Year, who holds 80% of the equity, and a silent partner, Approximate Year, who holds the remaining 20%. This ownership structure gives Matamba Logistics clear founder control while keeping the capital base flexible enough to support fleet acquisition and early-stage working capital.

What We Do and Why the Market Needs Us

Matamba Logistics exists to solve a recurring problem in Zimbabwe’s transport sector: businesses need cargo moved reliably, but too many haulage providers fall short on delivery discipline, communication, and cargo care. Our clients operate in time-sensitive environments, so delays at loading points, on the road, or at border posts quickly become expensive.

We provide scheduled and on-demand haulage services for:

• Construction materials
• Agricultural produce
• Fast-moving consumer goods
• Mining inputs
• Industrial supplies
• Import and export cargo moving through border posts

Our service model is built around dependable fleet deployment, clear pricing, GPS visibility, and delivery commitments that procurement teams can rely on. We focus on businesses that move substantial freight volumes and want a transport partner that behaves like a long-term logistics operator rather than a one-off truck supplier.

The Customers We Serve

Our core customer base includes:

• Wholesalers and distributors moving stock between major cities
• Construction firms transporting cement, aggregates, steel, and related materials
• Farmers and agro-processors moving grain, seed, and produce
• Manufacturers requiring inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods transport
• Importers and exporters using Beitbridge, Chirundu, and Forbes border routes
• Mining and industrial supply firms needing bulk input delivery

These are commercially active buyers with recurring transport needs. They value consistency, documentation, and delivery discipline because transport failure affects inventory, sales, and customer satisfaction across their own businesses.

Founding Position and Business Purpose

Matamba Logistics was founded to build a transport company that combines hands-on operational discipline with modern service standards. The business is led by In Year, the founder and managing director, who brings several years of logistics coordination and fleet management experience in Zimbabwe, including work in distribution for a regional FMCG company.

That background shaped the company’s operating philosophy. We understand the pressure on dispatch teams, the cost of missed delivery windows, and the reputational damage caused by damaged cargo or poor route planning. Our purpose is to provide freight movement that is dependable, transparent, and commercially practical for Zimbabwean businesses.

We are not positioning Matamba Logistics as a low-cost truck rental outfit. We are building a structured haulage company with route discipline, client communication, and service accountability at the centre of the model.

Legal Structure, Ownership, and Governance

Matamba Logistics (Private) Limited is structured as a Zimbabwean Pvt Ltd company to support bankability, enforceable contracts, and clear ownership governance. The company is designed for institutional professionalism from the start, including separate business accounts, formal recordkeeping, and tax-compliant reporting.

The ownership arrangement is straightforward:

Shareholder	Ownership
In Year	80%
Approximate Year	20%

This structure allows the founder to maintain strategic control of the business while the silent partner supports capital formation. It also gives lenders and investors a clear view of who controls decisions, who provides oversight, and how returns will be shared.

Location and Operating Footprint

Our base in Harare places us close to Zimbabwe’s commercial centre, major warehousing zones, and intercity freight flows. The Msasa industrial area offers practical access to loading points, maintenance support, fuel services, and customers that regularly require trucking capacity.

From Harare, we serve the primary trade lanes into and out of the country, with particular focus on:

• Harare to Bulawayo
• Harare to Mutare
• Harare to Beitbridge
• Harare to Chirundu
• Border-linked regional movements into neighbouring markets

This footprint supports both domestic and cross-border logistics. It also positions the business to build repeat relationships with clients that move goods on a weekly or monthly basis rather than only on one-off urgent jobs.

Management Capability and Operating Discipline

The management team is deliberately lean and operationally experienced. Alex Chen, our operations manager, brings 10 years of experience in route planning, customs coordination, and cross-border trucking across Southern Africa. His role is to keep dispatch, route timing, border documentation, and delivery coordination aligned to client commitments.

Avery Singh, our part-time finance and compliance lead, is a qualified accountant with strong transport and tax compliance experience in Zimbabwe. Avery Singh oversees invoicing control, bookkeeping discipline, statutory compliance, and lender-facing reporting.

Taylor Nguyen, who has a heavy vehicle mechanical background and 8 years in transport workshops, manages day-to-day fleet supervision. That includes maintenance scheduling, breakdown prevention, and driver oversight, which are critical to protecting vehicle uptime and cargo integrity.

Together, this team gives Matamba Logistics operational depth without unnecessary overhead. It also keeps the company close to the practical realities of trucking: maintenance, dispatch, fuel control, and customer communication.

:::reassure Strong operating base
We are already structured around the capabilities that matter most in haulage:

• Route planning
• Border and compliance coordination
• Fleet maintenance discipline
• Driver management
• Customer communication
• Cash control and invoicing

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Mission and Positioning

Our mission is to provide Zimbabwean businesses with haulage services that are safe, timely, transparent, and cost-effective. We want clients to know where their cargo is, when it will arrive, and who is accountable if anything changes on the road.

Matamba Logistics is positioned as a reliability-led transport partner. Our service promise is simple: scheduled availability, clear written pricing, GPS tracking, preventive maintenance, and proactive communication from collection to delivery.

Commercial Focus and Long-Term Direction

Matamba Logistics is built for the mid-market freight segment, where transport volumes are meaningful and service failures are costly. We are targeting businesses that move at least 50 tonnes per month and need a regular logistics partner rather than occasional spot-market support.

Our long-term direction is to grow from a two-truck base into a recognised mid-sized haulage operator in Zimbabwe. The early priority is to establish a reputation for delivery performance and customer responsiveness, then use that track record to expand fleet capacity, deepen contract relationships, and extend reach across regional trade routes.

This company is designed to be investable because it has a clear market need, a defined legal structure, an experienced operating team, and a focused customer base. Matamba Logistics is not attempting to serve everyone. We are building a transport business for businesses that cannot afford transport inconsistency.

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The remaining 9 sections of this document cover:

• Products and Services
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• SWOT Analysis
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Management and Organization
• Operating Plan
• Financial Plan and Projections
• Funding Request

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