Our leadership team brings together decades of combined experience in logistics, mining equipment, and commodities trading across the SADC region.

As the founder and Managing Director of Black Star Horizon Investments CC, Cris Makopa brings visionary leadership and deep industry expertise to the company. With extensive experience in logistics and commodities trading across Southern Africa, he has guided the company from its founding in 2017 to its current position as a tier-one supply chain partner.

Gratien Makopa ensures the smooth operation of all administrative functions at Black Star Horizon. With a focus on organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance, he manages the company's internal operations, documentation, and administrative processes that support our logistics and trading operations.
Our leadership approach is built on collaboration, expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Our leadership team works together seamlessly, combining diverse expertise to drive company success.
Decades of combined experience in logistics, mining, and commodities trading across Africa.
Deep understanding of SADC markets, regulations, and business practices.
Every decision is made with our clients' success and satisfaction as the priority.
Black Star Horizon operates with a streamlined organizational structure that enables quick decision-making and efficient operations. Our flat hierarchy ensures that client needs are addressed promptly and that our team can respond rapidly to market changes.
Fleet management, logistics coordination, and on-ground operations
Trading operations, client relations, and business development
Finance, compliance, HR, and support services
“Lead by example in every transaction.”
— Cris Makopa
“Excellence is in the details.”
— Gratien Makopa
We are always looking for talented individuals who share our values of precision, integrity, and excellence. If you are passionate about logistics, mining, or commodities trading and want to make an impact across the SADC region, we would love to hear from you.
Explore OpportunitiesOur leadership team is ready to discuss how Black Star Horizon can support your logistics, mining equipment, or commodities trading needs.