Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Manufacturing quality APIs for Africa's pharmaceutical industry

Luwano Group manufactures and supplies Lamivudine, Metformin, and Paracetamol to pharmaceutical manufacturers across South Africa and the continent.

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Core APIs
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B-BBEE Status
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Black Women Owned

A proudly South African API manufacturer

Luwano Group (Pty) Ltd is a South African company specialising in the manufacture and supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients. We work with pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide reliable, quality-assured API supply and reduce dependence on imported ingredients.

We are 100% Black Women Owned and hold a Level 1 B-BBEE status, making us one of the most transformation-aligned suppliers available to pharmaceutical companies in South Africa.

100% Black Women Owned
Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor
Based in Boksburg, Gauteng
GMP-aligned manufacturing
Our Mission

To manufacture and supply high-quality, affordable active pharmaceutical ingredients that enable African pharmaceutical companies to produce essential medicines locally.

Our Vision

A self-sufficient African pharmaceutical ecosystem anchored by local API production and partnerships that advance public health across the continent.

B-BBEE Advantage

Procuring from Luwano Group gives your company maximum preferential procurement recognition under South Africa's B-BBEE framework.

Core API Portfolio

Three essential active pharmaceutical ingredients manufactured to pharmacopoeia standards and supplied to manufacturers across Africa.

API 01
Lamivudine
Antiretroviral Agent

A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis B. A cornerstone of antiretroviral therapy across sub-Saharan Africa.

HIV Treatment Hepatitis B NRTI Prescription
API 02
Metformin
Antidiabetic Agent

The first-line pharmacological treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. High demand driven by Africa's rapidly growing diabetes burden in urban and peri-urban populations.

Type 2 Diabetes First-line Therapy Biguanide Prescription
API 03
Paracetamol
Analgesic and Antipyretic

One of the world's most widely used medicines for pain relief and fever reduction. High-volume demand across both consumer healthcare and prescription pharmaceutical markets.

Pain Relief Fever Reduction OTC and Rx High Volume

What we offer

Beyond raw supply, Luwano Group supports pharmaceutical manufacturers throughout the procurement and partnership process.

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API Manufacturing

GMP-aligned production of Lamivudine, Metformin, and Paracetamol to pharmacopoeia specifications, with consistent quality across every batch.

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Supply and Distribution

Reliable API supply to pharmaceutical manufacturers, formulators, and distributors across South Africa and the broader African continent.

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Quality Assurance

In-process and release testing aligned with BP, USP, and IP standards, ensuring every batch meets your formulation requirements.

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B-BBEE Procurement

Maximise your preferential procurement points by sourcing from a Level 1, 100% Black Women Owned supplier, fully compliant and commercially advantageous.

Level 1 B-BBEE supplier, the highest possible rating

Procuring from Luwano Group gives your organisation maximum B-BBEE procurement recognition. We are 100% Black Women Owned, making us one of the most impactful supplier choices for pharmaceutical companies committed to transformation.

L1
B-BBEE Status

Ready to source quality APIs?

Whether you need a quote, a product specification sheet, or want to discuss a supply partnership, our team is ready to assist.

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Location
Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Company
Luwano Group (Pty) Ltd