Roff expands into Zambia to serve sub-Saharan Africa

Marketing Manager at Roff Milling

March 13, 2025

We are excited to announce that Roff Milling Zambia opened its doors on 13 March 2025! This new Roff Milling branch located in Kitwe, Zambia, is set to connect our client base in sub-Saharan Africa with more than 30 years of Roff Milling expertise.

Why Zambia?

Since our establishment in 1991, Roff Milling has been committed to serving the sub-Saharan region from our base in South Africa. To enhance our service delivery and better meet the needs of our clients beyond South Africa’s borders, we recognized the importance of expanding our presence within Africa.

We selected Zambia as the initial market for this expansion due to its significant maize production, substantial customer base, and proximity to South Africa, which facilitates rapid resupply and effective technical support.

From our new location in Zambia, we are well-positioned to efficiently serve neighboring markets, including Malawi, the southern regions of the DRC, southern Tanzania, Angola, and northern Zimbabwe.

What does Roff Milling Zambia offer YOU?

A comprehensive range of spare parts to significantly reduce the cost and lead time associated with sourcing the milling machine components you need from South Africa.

We also stock stainless steel wire mesh, already popular in the region for both milling and non-milling applications (e.g. mosquito screens).

A range of new equipment available for purchase such as:

Hammer mills, Grain Crushers and mixers
Small mills like the Posho and MK2 roller mill for community and service milling
Complete milling systems like the SP-1, featuring grain cleaners, conditioning conveyors, screw conveyors, bins, degerminators, moisture testers, bag closing equipment and the MK6 roller mill.
Our modular bucket elevators are also in stock in various lengths

In-person, expert maize milling advice you can trust.

Where to find us

Roff Milling Zambia is located in the secure Vibhav Business Park in Kitwe and comprises spacious offices and a warehouse. To guarantee uninterrupted operations, the facility is equipped with a robust battery backup system and a Starlink connection for reliable connectivity.

To get in touch with us, please visit Unit 3, Vibhav Business Park, Chingola Road, Garneton, Kitwe 50100, Zambia, call +26 076 783 4381, email sales@roff.co.za or go to leave your details on our contact page.

My team and I are incredibly excited about partnering with you on your maize milling journey to success!

Michael Bowa

Director: Roff Milling Zambia

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below

Why should a maize producer consider investing in a maize mill?

A maize mill gives producers the opportunity to add value to their own maize instead of relying only on the raw grain price. By milling, packaging and marketing maize meal, producers can create an additional revenue stream and reduce the impact of maize price volatility on their business. By-products like maize germ and bran can also be sold or used in feed operations, helping ensure that more of the maize kernel contributes to the bottom line.

How can milling help protect farmers from maize price fluctuations?

Maize prices are constantly influenced by market conditions, weather, climate changes and global events. When prices are low, producers may feel pressure on margins, especially when input costs remain high. Milling helps producers move further up the value chain by selling a finished product rather than only raw maize, giving them more control over their margins and market position.

What products can be made from a maize milling plant?

A commercial maize mill can produce maize meal, while some configurations can also produce grits for snack products. The milling process also creates by-products such as maize germ and bran, which can be sold to feedlots or used in a producer’s own animal feed operation. In Idlani’s case, this has become a useful additional income stream alongside their main maize meal business.

What makes the Roff R-70 a good option for maize milling entrepreneurs?

The Roff R-70 is a compact commercial maize mill designed for entrepreneurs who want to produce maize meal at scale. It has a milling capacity of 4 to 5 tons per hour and can produce up to 120 tons of maize per day, depending on the configuration. Roff positions the R-70 as a compact, all-in-one maize mill built around simple, high-quality milling principles.

What support does Roff provide with the R-70?

Roff supplies the mill, electric panel boards, installation, set-up and training. The blog also highlights the value of choosing a manufacturer with a strong reputation, industry knowledge, after-sales support and locally available parts, especially when downtime can directly affect profitability.

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