Lebeoana Matsimane

Jalad Africa - 2022 Southern African Regional Export Award Winner

Jalad Africa (Pty) Ltd is an export-driven genuine leather goods manufacturing company founded by two Basotho (Lesotho in Southern Africa) native men through bootstrapping. It was established in 2017, then commenced its operations in March 2018, retailing with the in-house brand ZERI- "The Ultimate PanAfrican Genuine Leather Brand". Jalad Africa is striving to improve sustainable socio-economic through creating decent job opportunities for Basotho youth and young women. Moreover, Jalad Africa is deliberate in outsourcing its non-core activities to youth enterprises We boost on products that are designed and meticulously crafted by humble but skilled, vibrant and talented driven Basotho youths. We are the persuaders of young designers also engaging with new graduates to bring to life classic elegant, unique & stylish high-value genuine leather bags, briefcases, aprons, duffle bags, wallets and belts which are made from the finest and high-quality leather sourced from environmentally compliant tanneries in Africa. We guarantee short lead times, high-quality products also offer flexibility, bespoke, and customers participation in the co-creation of designs