A new generation of young African manufacturers is stepping confidently onto the global stage, bringing with them a powerful combination of original design, cultural authenticity, and manufacturing precision.

From the heart of Soweto, South Africa, entrepreneur and designer Zonke Zama Ndaba is redefining kitchen manufacturing with the launch of ZIYANDA™ Appliances, the world’s first African-distinct premium kitchen appliance brand.

ZIYANDA™ merges cutting-edge functionality with African design heritage, bringing cultural identity into modern home manufacturing. The brand stands as a bold statement in global product development: Africa is not only a consumer of luxury appliances, but a creator of world-class design and innovation.

Designed in Africa. Made for the World.

Founded in 2014, ZIYANDA™ operates as an internet-first brand with a strong emphasis on design-led manufacturing. Each product is conceived to preserve African culture while meeting the standards of high-end global appliance markets.

The debut LIMITED EDITION collection includes:

• African-Inspired Kettle — R5,500, costing about 3,696
• Stand Mixer A — R11,500, costing about 7,728.12

Every piece reflects a careful balance of engineering, aesthetics, and cultural storytelling, positioning ZIYANDA™ within the premium manufacturing space.

A Vision Rooted in Cultural Preservation

Speaking on the motivation behind the brand, Ndaba explains that Ziyanda Appliances was created to stand alongside other proudly South African brands that demonstrate the country’s ability to produce refined, high-quality luxury products. By releasing the initial concept designs, the intention was to openly share the journey with fellow South Africans, inviting them into the creative process and contributing to the growing landscape of locally inspired excellence.

Ndaba’s designs, including the kettle, stand mixer, and toaster, were inspired by a deep desire to preserve African culture through industrial design, ensuring that heritage remains visible in everyday living spaces.

Redefining African Manufacturing Excellence

While the brand has sparked debate online, particularly around pricing, ZIYANDA™ has also received strong support from consumers and creatives who recognize the value of original African design, limited production, and premium positioning.

From Soweto to the global stage, ZIYANDA™ Appliances represents a new era of African manufacturing, where innovation, culture, and luxury coexist.

Photo credit : HOBO group ZA

By: Renate Dzodzomenyo