Toko Cento

Toko Cento is a transport business founded by Edith Ramatzeta. The host describes her journey from moving building materials on passenger buses in rural Kwandebele to running her own transport company.

“building a transport business of her own”

Toko Cento is a truck-based business run by founder Edith Ramatete, who breaks into a male-dominated industry. She discusses buying her first truck, early breakdowns and radiator problems, and lessons she has learned about cash flow, leadership and emotional intelligence.

“You had an extraordinary run of problems with radiators, breakdowns in those early months.”

Toko Cento is a black female-owned business offering bulk transportation and PPE supply, with a focus on mining clients. Founder Edith Ramadzetse started it after moving from professional services into trucks, mechanics and mining logistics.

“get off the heels, get into the boots.”