At the heart of Zila Agricultural Consultant N Economist (Pty) Ltd stands its founder and managing director, Mr. Leve Sifiso Hosiah, a passionate agricultural economist, entrepreneur, and community development advocate. Holding a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare, Mr. Leve combines strong academic grounding with hands-on farming and business experience.
From his varsity years, he demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit — engaging in small business ventures, community mentorship, and agricultural initiatives aimed at empowering youth and smallholder farmers. His exposure to both the academic and practical sides of agriculture inspired him to establish a company that bridges the gap between agricultural production, economic strategy, and rural empowerment.
Founded initially in 2019 under the trading name Zila Distributors, the business evolved in 2022 into Zila Agricultural Consultant N Economist (Pty) Ltd (Reg. No. 2022 / 810762 / 07) to reflect its broader mission and professional scope. The word “Zila,” derived from the founder’s clan name Zilamkhonto, embodies strength, integrity, and resilience — qualities deeply rooted in the company’s identity.
Zila Agricultural Consultant N Economist is a private South African company specializing in agricultural consultancy, agribusiness development, economic advisory, skills training, and primary agricultural production. The company provides professional business planning, mentorship, market linkage, and project implementation services to individuals, cooperatives, and corporate clients across the country.
The organization is built on a foundation of professional ethics, client-centered service, and a strong developmental philosophy. Zila’s mission is to empower farmers and agripreneurs through knowledge transfer, mentorship, and structured business support, ensuring that each client not only succeeds in farming but also understands the economics that sustain their enterprise.
Guided by Mr. Leve’s leadership, Zila has grown into a trusted and respected name in the agricultural consulting space — combining economic insight with practical farming expertise to deliver innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions that contribute to South Africa’s agricultural transformation and economic growth.
Services Provided
Work Focus
marketing services,
business consulting services,
office administrators,
business plans,
marketing consultants,
market research,
farm facilities and services,
farm services,
market research companies,
farm produce,
project development solutions