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Support Fair Trade Business with Black Mamba

Support Fair Trade Business with Black Mamba

Why Fair Trade Is More Than Just a Claim at Black Mamba At Black Mamba, we’re proud to be a Fair Trade enterprise that treads lightly on the Earth, provides safe and sustainable employment to talented women from vulnerable communities, and supports an organic supply chain that empowers smallholder farmers in Eswatini. Fair Trade isn’t just something we do — it’s the heart of who we are.   Why Fair Trade Matters to Us   Fair Trade is more than a claim — it’s a movement that champions better livelihoods for farmers and workers through fair pay, safe working conditions,...

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Empowering Women to Thrive - Not Just Survive

Empowering Women to Thrive - Not Just Survive

By Claudia Castellanos, CEO & Co-founder of Black Mamba  When I started Black Mamba, I knew I wanted to work with women. As a woman myself, I’ve always been aware of the unique challenges we face - especially in communities where gender roles are deeply ingrained. But what I didn’t expect was how much I would learn from the women I set out to empower. My journey with Black Mamba began with a straightforward goal: create economic opportunities for women in Eswatini. Financial independence is powerful - it can change lives, open doors, and give women control over their futures....

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Celebrating International Hot & Spicy Food Day

Celebrating International Hot & Spicy Food Day

Today’s Forecast: 100% chance of Spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Today, January 16th, we’re turning up the heat at Black Mamba because it’s the International Day of Hot and Spicy Food! Let’s be real: this day might as well be a public holiday for us because spicy food is our lifeblood (and we have the fiery condiments to prove it). At Black Mamba, our love for chillies runs as deep as our commitment to sustainability and empowering African farmers. In short, we’re all about spicy sustainability! So why do we think hot and spicy food deserves its own day (and possibly a month)? ...

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Green Friday: A Fresh Take on Black Friday with Black Mamba

Green Friday: A Fresh Take on Black Friday with Black Mamba

From carbon emissions to packaging waste, the true price of Black Friday is seldom discussed. At Black Mamba, we are choosing a different path—a more mindful, sustainable way to celebrate this season. We call it Green Friday. What is Green Friday? It's our invitation to prioritise conscious choices over compulsive consumption, encouraging our community to pause, reflect, and make decisions that positively impact the planet. Whether you're in South Africa, the UK, the UAE, or anywhere else, Green Friday is about creating a ripple effect of sustainable practices and slowing down the shopping rush. The Environmental Impact of Black Friday...

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