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2010/12:
Nhlanhla Dlamini studies at Harvard and the gem of an idea, to export African protein pet treat products in between working towards his MBA, takes root.
2015:
Dlamini resigns from his cushy job as an advisor for global consultancy firm McKinsey to pursue his own company, Maneli Pets, named in part after his mother’s clan.
2016:
The IDC provides the necessary seed funding for Maneli to commence with the initial phases of production, such as sourcing local protein offcuts from abattoirs.
September 1 2017:
Maneli’s state-of-the-art facility in Sebenza is formally opened.
October 2017:
The first shipment of pet treats leaves for New York in the US.
April/May 2018:
Maneli launches Nandi, a uniquely African brand.
