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Tastes Good | Looks Good | Does Good If there is one universal truth we can all agree on, it's the fact that doing good feels good. Deep down, each one of us is deeply connected to this planet, our environment, and our community. People who cultivate these connections thrive; people who don't feel lost and disconnected. This is what lies at the heart of so many of society's problems.  At Black Mamba, we take great pride in having established a business that puts out a range of products that taste good, look good, and do good. These three pillars allow...

You have probably heard the words regenerative agriculture or green agriculture at some point. In these times when the news about environmental collapse is enough to send you into a spiral of depression, this amazing farming system becomes a tangible and exciting solution for the future of our planet. For the skim-readers among us, here is the super important gist of why regenerative agriculture is completely amazing: the cure to fix our planet is right under our feet! If we understand how precious soil is, and learn how to take care of it properly, we can actually slow down climate change.  No...

Black Mamba Foods derives its name from the most dangerous snake in Africa, which is endemic to Eswatini (for better or for worse!). We chose this name because we admire this powerful reptile and because it resonated with the metaphorical 'bite' of our chilli sauces.  Having taken our name as a nod to this compelling creature, we also believe it is our duty to generate awareness about the incredible work of the Eswatini Antivenom Foundation. The problem Thousands of people in Africa die or are permanently maimed every year because of snake bites. In Eswatini, the most impoverished rural populations...

Did you know that every single product we create at our Black Mamba Heatquarters in Eswatini in sunny South Africa is 100% vegan and cruelty-free? It totally is! See, because our Black Mamba products and processes do not contain any animal-derived ingredients, it allows us to tread very gently on the earth. This is one of the many wonderful fringe benefits of working with small-scale organic fruit and vegetable farmers and being a part of a forward-thinking circular economy thanks to our association with local permaculture NGO Guba.  In the spirit of World Vegan Month, here are a few fun...

Let's talk Hot Points! We know, we know, you are part of so many loyalty programmes already, so let's get right down to what makes ours a little different, shall we? See, Black Mamba Hot Points has been tailored as a great big thank you to all the wonderful chilliheads and ethical foodies who support our brand. It's all about giving props and doling out high fives - the kind you get to redeem for more Black Mamba goodness.So, without further ado, here's the lowdown on how to earn and redeem Hot Points once you've become a member: How to...

At Black Mamba we are very 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 contributes to an earth-first organic supply chain that upskills and empowers small Eswatini farmers. To this end, we are proud to be associated with both GUBA and SWIFT. Guba Permaculture Training Centre share their knowledge of permaculture and regenerative agriculture with all the smallholders that grow our chillies and herbs. This allows us to get organically grown ingredients that are good for our customers, but also good for the...