{"id":78717,"date":"2025-10-04T19:33:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/from-backyard-plants-to-sweet-success-with-piwes-beans"},"modified":"2025-10-04T20:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T20:03:32","slug":"from-backyard-plants-to-sweet-success-with-piwes-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/from-backyard-plants-to-sweet-success-with-piwes-beans","title":{"rendered":"From Backyard Plants to Sweet Success with Piwe’S Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>What started as a small backyard project has grown into a thriving business, thanks to the dedication of Simphiwe Magongo. Born in Mfeni under Maphalaleni Inkhundla and now living in Mayiwane (Matibe), Simphiwe spent much of his time at Ensingweni (Ekuphileni Clinic), where he works in the Ministry of Health under the Department of Environmental Health.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI started planting sweet chilli plants behind my house and made my first delivery to Zimbili Mvubu,\u201d he recalls. \u201cIt was that first experience, along with encouragement from a few people, that motivated me to put more effort into this business.\u201d With guidance from colleagues like Nonjabulo Nhlabatsi and a chilli sauce recipe from Lorraine Dlamini at Buhleni, Simphiwe perfected a unique sauce that now delights customers across the country.<\/p>\n

Piwe\u2019s Sweet Chilli Sauce officially launched in February 2022, alongside Kranskop Beans, including Cambamanga, NUA 45, and PAN 148 varieties. \u201cI always make sure everything I sell is of good quality in terms of hygiene,\u201d he says. \u201cPractice what you teach that\u2019s a principle I follow as an Environmental Health officer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community support has been overwhelming. \u201cEven during dry seasons, my customers refuse to stop buying. People come from Madlolo, Nsingweni, Mfeni, and Mcengeni just to get the products,\u201d Simphiwe shares.<\/p>\n

Branding has also contributed to his success. \u201cMy designer, Mr. Mmeli Dlamini, understood my vision and created beautiful stickers. MAGIC HANDS Branding & Design in Manzini helped with T-shirts, making my hustle life easier. I value them wholeheartedly.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked about advice for young people, Simphiwe encourages persistence: \u201cStart small, plan well, and be consistent. Even with zero capital, you can begin. Hard work and determination pay off.\u201d<\/p>\n

He admits the journey hasn\u2019t been without challenges, recalling a loss of E2 640 early on. \u201cPreparing the sauce, managing orders, and supplying them demand a lot of time. Sometimes I would sleep at midnight, cook until 4:30 a.m., and still report for work by 8 a.m., but it\u2019s all part of building something meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Simphiwe aims to upgrade Piwe\u2019s Sweet Chilli to a registered company and enter larger markets like SuperSpar and Shoprite. \u201cMy goal is to be one of the best sweet chilli producers in the country through quality and accessibility,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>\n

Simphiwe\u2019s journey is a testament to how passion, persistence, and community support can turn small beginnings into big success.<\/p>\n

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