Snowball
Innovation, development & manufacturing solutions
Locally made dishwashing liquid, detergents, washing powder and pine disinfectant for homes, shops and industry.
- Chemical industry
- Parent company
Building Zimbabwe's future through innovation
Stratum General Dealing Pvt Ltd – a group driving solutions in chemicals, science and AgriTech.
3Operating companies under one group
100%Zimbabwean owned
3 sectorsSolutions across industry, science and agriculture
One group, three layers of solutions
Stratum High Holdings is the holding company behind Snowball, ZSTA and AgrilFoods. Each business works in its own field, and together they form a base for local manufacturing, practical science and food security.
We make cleaning and hygiene products in Zimbabwe, train people in science and technology, and build farming systems that waste less. Each company has its own team and contact line, backed by the group.
About Stratum
Our companies
Three businesses, each with its own brand, team and customers.
Zimbabwe Science & Technology Association
Simplifying science for communities
Research, skills training and community programmes that put science and technology to work on local problems.
- Research
- Talent
- Solution-based ecosystems
AgrilFoods
Tech-enabled zero-waste food systems
AgriTech that helps farmers lose less food after harvest, reach better markets and earn more from every crop.
- AgriTech
- Innovation
- Empowerment
One ecosystem. Multiple solutions.
How the three companies feed into each other.
Snowball
Chemical inputs
Hygiene and sanitation products made in Zimbabwe, including disinfectants for food processing and storage.
ZSTA
Research & skills
Research, testing and trained young innovators who turn ideas into working solutions.
AgrilFoods
Zero-waste food
Farm-to-fork systems that keep produce safe, traceable and out of the waste stream.
News & updates
The latest from across the group.
Who we work with
Government, NGOs, universities and agricultural co-operatives.
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Home / About us
A Zimbabwean group built in layers
Stratum means a layer. Each of our companies is one layer of a stronger local economy.
Who we are
Stratum High Holdings (Stratum General Dealing Pvt Ltd) is a 100% Zimbabwean-owned group of companies based in Harare.
We started with a simple idea: products and skills that Zimbabwe imports can be made and grown here. Snowball manufactures cleaning and hygiene chemicals. ZSTA makes science and technology accessible to communities and trains young innovators. AgrilFoods uses technology to reduce food waste and raise farmer incomes.
The group provides shared leadership, governance and investment, so each company can focus on its customers.
What guides the group
Our purpose
To build Zimbabwean capability in manufacturing, science and agriculture, and reduce the country's reliance on imports.
Our ambition
A self-reliant Zimbabwe where local companies supply quality products, practical knowledge and secure food.
InnovationBetter solutions for local challenges.
QualityStandards we can show and prove.
IntegrityTransparent and accountable.
SustainabilityResponsible for people and planet.
EmpowermentSkills and jobs that stay local.
Our companies
Snowball
Chemical innovation, development and manufacturing.
ZSTA
Zimbabwe Science & Technology Association.
AgrilFoods
Tech-enabled zero-waste food systems.
Head office
H11S007, Mbudzi Complex, Trabablas, Harare, Zimbabwe
H11S007, Mbudzi Complex, Trabablas, Harare, Zimbabwe
Home / Our companies / Snowball
Snowball
Innovation, development & manufacturing solutions for Zimbabwe's chemical industry.
Mission
To drive Zimbabwean innovation in chemical manufacturing by developing, producing, and delivering high-quality, locally-made chemical solutions that reduce import dependency and empower industry.
Vision
To be Zimbabwe's leading chemical innovation and manufacturing group, recognized for quality, sustainability, and building a self-reliant industrial economy.
InnovationWe engineer better solutions for local challenges.
QualityWe meet and exceed ZAZ, SAZ and global standards.
IntegrityWe operate with transparency and accountability.
SustainabilityWe produce responsibly for people and planet.
EmpowermentWe build local capacity and skills.
Products
Available to households, retailers, wholesalers and institutions. Ask about bulk pricing.
Pine Disinfectant for professional use
Our 20L pack is made for businesses that clean every day.
- Kills bacteria
- Removes blood, grease and stains
- Multipurpose cleaner with a long-lasting pine scent
- Helps repel pests
ButcheriesIndustriesFood processingHouseholdsHospitals
Home / Our companies / ZSTA
Zimbabwe Science & Technology Association
Simplifying science for communities.
Mission
To simplify science and technology for communities by building solution-based ecosystems through research, education, talent development, and practical execution.
Vision
A Zimbabwe where science and technology are accessible to all, driving grassroots innovation and solving community problems.
AccessibilityScience for everyone, not just the few.
CollaborationWe co-create solutions with communities.
CuriosityWe ask questions and test new ideas.
ImpactWe turn research into real-world results.
Youth empowermentWe invest in the next generation of innovators.
What we do
Four ways ZSTA puts science to work.
Research
Applied research on problems communities bring to us.
Education & ICT access
Certificate courses and ICT training aligned with Vision 2030.
Talent development
Mentoring and platforms for young innovators to present their work.
Practical execution
Pilots that move good ideas from paper into use.
Graduation & community events
Learners celebrating their certificates with ZSTA and partners.
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AgrilFoods
Tech-enabled zero-waste food systems, from farm to fork.
Mission
To build tech-enabled, zero-waste food systems that empower farmers, reduce food loss, and create sustainable agricultural value chains from farm to fork.
Vision
A food-secure Zimbabwe with zero-waste agriculture, where technology increases farmer income and builds resilient rural economies.
SustainabilityZero waste. Maximum value.
InnovationUsing AgriTech to solve age-old farming problems.
EmpowermentPutting farmers and cooperatives first.
IntegrityTraceable, ethical, and transparent food systems.
GrowthScaling impact for farmers and markets.
From field to fork, nothing wasted
Much of what farmers grow is lost between harvest and market. AgrilFoods uses data, better storage and processing to keep that value with the farmer.
- Smart monitoring of soil, water and weather
- Post-harvest storage that reduces spoilage
- Processing surplus into value-added products
- Market links for farmers and co-operatives
Who we serve
Smallholder farmers
Tools and buyers that turn more of each harvest into income.
Co-operatives
Shared storage, aggregation and traceability for groups.
Buyers & processors
Reliable, traceable supply from Zimbabwean farms.
Home / Impact
One ecosystem. Multiple solutions.
What we make, teach and grow is designed to work together.
Snowball
Chemical inputs
Local manufacturing keeps money and jobs in Zimbabwe and supplies hygiene products to food businesses, clinics and homes.
ZSTA
Research & skills
Community training and research build the people and knowledge the other companies rely on.
AgrilFoods
Zero-waste food
Technology and hygiene standards reduce food loss and raise farm incomes.
Where it shows
Import substitution
Everyday cleaning products made locally rather than shipped in.
Skills & certificates
Learners of all ages graduating from ICT and skills courses.
Food security
Less waste between farm and market, more value for growers.
Community first
Our work is measured by people: learners who graduate, farmers who earn more, and businesses that can buy quality products locally.
Partner with usHome / Careers
Build your career in Zimbabwe
Join a team that manufactures, teaches and grows locally.
Where you could work
Choose a role and upload your CV. We contact shortlisted candidates.
Snowball – production, quality & sales
Plant operations, quality control, distribution and trade sales.
ZSTA – research, training & programmes
Facilitators, researchers, ICT trainers and volunteers.
AgrilFoods – field & technology
Field officers, agronomists, data and supply-chain roles.
Attachments and internships are also considered. Include your field of study and availability.