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Uhuru means freedom.
Freedom to buy where buying is best, without depending on middlemen who have never seen the factory.
Who we are
A Mozambican company with a team where production happens.
Uhuru Sourcing is a Mozambican international trade and consulting company, headquartered in Maputo, with a strategic operational base in Shenzhen, China.
We act as a bridge of trust between international manufacturers, suppliers and service providers and our clients in Mozambique and Southern Africa, with processes that are transparent, efficient and adapted to the local market.
The name reflects the mission: to free African businesses and entrepreneurs from the barriers that hinder access to global markets, connecting Africa to Asia through smart sourcing, logistics and trade solutions.
Mission
Bringing Mozambique closer to global opportunities.
To give Mozambican and African companies and individuals access to global products, services and opportunities through integrated sourcing, logistics, visa and travel solutions, delivered with rigour, transparency and efficiency.
Vision
To be the reference on the Africa–Asia corridor.
To be the reference in Mozambique and Southern Africa for international trade between Africa and Asia, recognised for trust, service quality and closeness to the client.
Values
Five commitments that guide every operation.
These are not principles for the wall. They are decision criteria for when a supplier proposes a shortcut.
Team
Who handles your process, on both ends.
A small team by design, so every request always has an identifiable point of contact — not a call centre.
General management
MaputoClient relationship, commercial proposal and final responsibility for the process.
Sourcing & procurement
ShenzhenFactory prospecting, negotiation in Mandarin and sample validation at origin.
Logistics & quality
ShenzhenPre-shipment inspection, cargo consolidation and coordination with freight forwarders.
Customer care & mobility
MaputoVisas, study scholarships, travel and following requests through to delivery.
Global presence
Maputo and Shenzhen, in one process.
Uhuru is built on two bases that keep us close to the client and directly alongside the production chain.
Head office
Maputo, Mozambique
Rua Kamba Simango, esquina com Av. Mao Tse Tung, Maputo City
Commercial coordination, consulting and process follow-up in Mozambique and Southern Africa.
Operational base
Shenzhen, China
Standalone Building, No. 68 Zhenzhong Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Prospecting, negotiation, quality control and logistics coordination at the point of production.
Want to work with us?
Start by telling us what you need to source, ship or arrange. The initial assessment is free.