Dominion Commodities Ltd - DCL

Company Description

Dominion Commodities Limited (DCL) is a woman-led Zambian agribusiness empowering smallholder farmers through agro-processing and innovative out-grower schemes. Under its Coodya brand, DCL supplies packaged rice and honey while developing sustainable poultry feed solutions that promote inclusive growth, food security, and environmental responsibility across Zambia’s agricultural value chain.

Team

Dominion Commodities Limited is led by Ms. Pamela Chibonga, Operations Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience and a Master’s in International and Development Economics. She is supported by Ms. Dinah Chikesenge (Finance & Administration Manager), Mr. Rodger Mweetwa (Human Resource Manager), Mr. Elijah Munthali (Transport & Operations Manager), and Mr. Ulimbakisya Angetile (Business Development Manager).

Together, this multidisciplinary team combines strategic, financial, technical, and operational expertise to drive DCL’s mission of strengthening local value chains and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers. The team’s collaborative leadership ensures efficiency, gender inclusivity, and innovation in Zambia’s agri-processing sector.

Countries of Operation

Zambia

Ownership of Company

Local Private Company – 100 % Zambian-owned

Number of years since incorporated

10 Years

Stage

Growth stage

Annual Revenue (in EUR)

EUR 250,000 - 500,000

Number of employees

11-50

Project Pitch

Dominion Commodities Limited is advancing sustainable agriculture through its Animal Feed Pilot Project, designed to boost productivity and farmer income while reducing feed costs for poultry producers.

The project introduces a nutritionally balanced, cost-effective feed formulation using locally sourced cassava, sorghum, millet, and pigeon peas. By diversifying raw materials, DCL strengthens crop value chains, offering smallholder farmers reliable markets and fair prices beyond traditional maize production.

DCL’s fully owned facilities in Lusaka will process, package, and distribute the feed to poultry producers nationwide. The localized sourcing model minimizes import dependence, lowers operational costs, and builds resilience in Zambia’s K 1.5 billion animal-feed market.

Through this initiative, DCL aims to create 600 jobs for smallholder farmers, increase household incomes, and supply over 200,000 families with high-quality poultry feed. The project embodies DCL’s commitment to inclusive growth, sustainability, and agricultural transformation—empowering farmers and strengthening Zambia’s food security from the ground up.

Total Project Cost (in EUR)

EUR 2,200,000

Financing needs (in EUR)

EUR 2,200,000

Type of financing needed

Grant

Planned allocation of fundraising capital

Greenfield (new activity for the company)