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BLACK MAMBA is proud to be part of the FAIRMADE collective at the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Show, alongside other amazing food brands who are all making a difference. Sustainability is a major driver for us, and we're excited to be part of a movement that creates positive change. By now you probably know we're all about creating delicious, award-winning hot sauces, pesto, and chilli crunch using fresh, local ingredients from Eswatini. We're committed to supporting women-led production and regenerative farming practices, and making a positive impact on the communities we work with. This is why we are so...

The Black Mamba team is very proud to announce that our BLACK MAMBA Cayenne Chilli Sauce has been chosen to feature in Hot Sauce: A Fiery Guide to 101 of the World's Best Sauces by Neil Ridley & Dean Honer.   If you're a heat-seeker that prioritises flavour beyond the fire, this is the book for you. With absolute classics and a plethora of new and unusual sauces from nearly 50 countries, it's the ideal way to discover everything you need to know about hot sauces from around the globe. From moderately mouth-tingling sauces to absolute scorching sizzlers, this indispensable guide...

Plastic is a material that is inherently part of our lives. It doesn't necessarily need to be vilified because it can be very practical and useful in some cases. The issue with plastic these days is that it has become so intrinsic in everything we do that we don't necessarily realise the long-term effect it has on the planet.  Studies have shown that a single piece of plastic will remain on the planet for 500 years. This means your grandchildren will likely still encounter pieces of a plastic bag that you choose to use to carry groceries to your car....

Chilliheads around the globe have been having mini melt-downs due to the fact that the sriracha sauce with the green cap has been in short supply. Here's why.   The main culprit is supply chain issues, worsened by drought conditions in Mexico limiting chilli pepper availability. The producer also faced production limitations due to COVID, and although they resumed full-scale production in late 2022, supply hasn't fully recovered.  So that's the bad news. The GOOD news is that we have a very tasty alternative on offer. May we please introduce BLACK MAMBA Cayenne Chilli Sauce. Made with organically grown cayenne chillies...

In the bustling kitchen of Black Mamba, where flavours come alive and orders are meticulously prepared, you'll find Simile Pretty Dlamini, a woman of quiet demeanour but immense dedication. At 25 years old, with a radiant smile and a 6-year-old daughter to brighten her days, Simile has become an indispensable part of the Black Mamba team since joining in August 2021. As a Kitchen Worker, Simile takes charge of preparing predominantly local orders destined for esteemed clients like Pick n Pay and our own retail stores. Her responsibilities encompass every aspect of the preparation process, from meticulously picking up orders...

Folks, where on earth did 2023 rush off to? It started, it kept going, and now *pooooof*, here we are at the end of it. And what an amazing, topsy-turvy, blessed, busy, challenging, satisfying year it’s been. For us, at BLACK MAMBA, 2023 was the year of G. There was lots of growth (and growing pains to go along with it), as well as gratitude. Through the support of our incredible suppliers, rockstar customers, brand ambassadors and our HOT team, we were able to continue on our mission to share our passion for Africa, for spicy flavours, and our quest...