The Red Star Group offers a variety of consumer products whose range includes, but is not limited to, dry groceries, household products, hardware, liquor, health and beauty products, cigarettes, beverages, stationery, building materials and electrical products.The Red Star brand is well known in Zimbabwe, particularly in the rural areas where it has its beginnings. The brand has recently become a household name in all major towns in the country and is increasingly becoming popular in the larger towns and cities.Red Star Holdings Limited has the country's largest wholesale network and is the only wholesaler capable of reaching consumers in the remotest parts of Zimbabwe, with products and services that would otherwise be the preserve of urban dwellers.Through its Advance brand, and the associated Spar franchise in Zimbabwe's Western Region, Red Star Holdings now caters for the middle to high income market segment realising the Company's strategy to reach customers across all socio-economic groups in Zimbabwe. Red Star Holdings Limited has fifty outlets comprising forty two Red Star Wholesalers branches, four Advance Wholesalers branches, one Spar Corporate Store , one Savemor Corporate Store and one Spar distribution Centre. The  Group acquired R Chitrin and Company Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd in April 2006 which comprises a wholesale unit, a Cash and Carry and a beverage centre. Red Star Holdings Limited was registered on the 14th July 2005, prior to it being listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Trading of shares commenced on January 3rd 2006.The Red Star Group wholesales, distributes and retails consumer goods.Our vision is to be the premier wholesaler, distributor and retailer in all the markets we serve.We are one of the top 2 wholesalers and among the 4 biggest food retailers in the country.

We are the leading supplier of soluble Silicate Chemicals in Sub-Saharan Africa. Zimbabwe Silicates (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of Zimglass Holdings which is a company of the Industrial Development Corporation [IDC] of Zimbabwe. We are located in Kadoma, 141 km south west of Harare.We aim to stimulate industrial growth by producing multi-purpose and environmentally friendly industrial chemicals and applications based on soluble silicates.OUR MISSIONWe stimulate industrial growth in Zimbabwe by producing multi-purpose and environmentally friendly industrial chemicals based on soluble silicates for Sub-Saharan Africa.This is achieved by fostering team spirit, encouraging innovation and promoting excellence to the satisfaction of all our stake holders.CORE VALUESWe will fulfill our mission guided by the following values:· Customer focus· Innovation· Teamwork· Good Corporate Citizenship· Excellence

Karina is Zimbabwe's sole manufacturer of knitting yarn and is Southern Africa's largest manufacturer of carpets north of the Limpopo. It was established in 1959 under the name of Ferguson Shiers manufacturing carpeting in a factory set at the foothills of Nyakamete Mountains in Mutare, 270kms east of the capital Harare. In 1969 it expanded into knitting yarn manufacture; a market which has grown into a developing home industry.  Karina prides itself with high quality and strong brand loyalty when selling both locally and regionally. Karina achieved ISO 9002-94 certification in 1999. CRYLETTE KNITTING YARN100% HI-BULK ACRYLIC HAND AND MACHINE KNITTING YARN IN CRYLETTE 3PLY, 3PLY SCHOOL-KNIT, 4 PLY, DOUBLE KNIT AND CHUNKY.AVAILABLE IN OVER 70 ASSORTED SHADES.BAMBI KNITTING YARN100% HI-BULK ACRYLIC HAND AND MACHINE KNITTING YARN IN 3 PLY BAMBI. MANUFACTURED IN PASTEL SHADES, EXTRA SOFT TO PROTECT BABY'S DELICATE SKIN.

Big 5 Distribution (Pty) Ltd. was born through the amalgamation of specialized printer and networking distribution companies and brands. Brands represented today in the printer divisions include Tally, Genicom, Citizen, C.Itoh, Fujitsu, IER, Texas Instruments and Godex whilst in the networking divisions include Lantronix, Lancast, Cyclades, D-Link, Argus, Sangoma and Troy XCD.The newly formed Auto ID division aptly named “The Barcode Warehouse” includes brands such as Cipherlab (Scanners), Seagull Scientific (Label Software), Teklynx (Label Software) Big 5 Distribution is the only company in South Africa authorized to provide sales, services and consumables for the entire product portfolios of TallyGenicom and soon to be announced brands. Numerous other products are constantly under evaluation.Big 5 Distribution (Pty) Ltd, formed in 1993 focuses on the distribution, services and training of Computer Printer, Networking and associated Products with supply and service offices in the major centers of Cape Town and Durban and appointed agents throughout the rest of the country. Offices in Port Elizabeth are in the process of opening.The appointment of Big 5 Distribution as a TallyGenicom distributor, TallyGenicom ASP Service Provider and TallyGenicom Consumables Distributor has led to an increased market share in the region and continued local expansion. Sales can be contacted on sales@big5.co.zaBig 5 Distribution Provides sales, service, consumables and training throughout the territory to a select focused partner channel. New partners are regularly appointed and training and support is maintained at the highest levels.Big 5 Distribution has established its warehousing, office, service and export facilities at the Kyalami Business Park, between Johannesburg, Pretoria and the international airport. This strategic move positions Big 5 Distribution in an easy accessible area for access to major centers, local and international freighting companies.Consolidation of the travel, Airline and Freighting products continues. Johannesburg International Airport and regional airports now boasts significant IER (previously Texas Instruments and Genicom) equipment at the departure halls and other operational areas. Specialized equipment for ticket printing, baggage labels and boarding pass capabilities are also being utilized.The Service Division has expanded it's facilities to include all vendor's printer products including Tally, Genicom, Citizen, CBM, HP, Epson, Fujitsu, C.Itoh, IER, Texas Instruments, Lexmark, Seikosha and IBM. The Service Division has established a name in the market for reliable, focused and professional services. The expanded service division also caters for multi-vendor product field support, depot repair, express parts and professional services. Warranty service is also available for all products represented.In 1999 the C.Itoh brand name was added to enable the company to focus on the growing label and bar code markets and numerous major contracts have concluded enabling the company to exploit the new market. Citizen, as the OEM manufacturer of C.Itoh has since been added and taken over the entire product range. Continued demand for high quality, heavy-duty line, impact, laser, travel and label printers continues in all spheres of industry and government. Big 5 Distribution will continue to focus on developing the business with the introduction of new best of breed products and services in the Computer Printing Industry.In May 2000, Big 5 Distribution acquired the entire business of Edit (Pty) Ltd., a company focused on the supply of specialized network and printer support products representing Lantronix, Lancast / Metrobility, Cyclades, D-Link, Argus, Trendnet, Sangoma and Troy-XCD enabling the group to further add value to it's printer and network solutions. This division has continued to show good growth.2001 was an exciting year with the distribution rights for Citizen and Fujitsu being awarded to the Big 5 Group.Big 5 Distribution is the only company in South Africa authorized to provide sales, services and consumables for the entire product portfolios of TallyGenicom.Big 5 Distribution continues to focus on its core business of Computer Printer, Network Products, Consumables and Services and will continue to search for suitable products that compliment the range of these products and services and meet the needs of our customers.

MAX EXPORTSWe provide highly nutritious Pulses, Oil Seeds and Spices that are in huge demands in the African and international markets. Max Exports has been catering to the African and international market with our high quality agro food products. The foundation stone of the organization was laid down in 2001 and since then Max Exports has been successfully bridging the gap between the need and supply. Today, we are counted as one of the leading suppliers of essential foodstuff in Ethiopia.Our Spiced Chick Peas is grown and packed under safe conditions. Spiced Chick Peas provided by us is available in different packing ranges. Our Spiced Chick Peas is free from any kind of contamination, thus safe to eat. We provide Spiced Chick Peas at very moderate prices within the specified time frame. We have firmly positioned ourselves as one of the prospering Chick Peas in Ethiopia.Pulses- Chick peas- White pea Beans- Soya Bean etc.Spices- Cumin Seed- Coriander SeedOil Seeds- Niger Seed- Sesame Seed and others