Mica Hardware
Mica Hardware is a member-owned hardware franchise group in Southern Africa, describing itself as the home of "Let Us Show You How" and one of Sub-Saharan Africa's largest hardware franchises.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Mica Hardware presents itself as the DIY Experts and the home of "Let Us Show You How", describing itself as one of Sub-Saharan Africa's largest hardware franchises with over 160 stores nationwide. It specialises in hardware, power tools, paint, garden, pool care, building supplies, bathroom and outdoors, and stocks brands such as Bosch, Plascon, Dulux, Duram, Ryobi, Ingco, Lawnstar, Alcolin, Powafix, Gardena, Ellies and Yale. The group describes itself as member owned and managed by a small team of retailers, operating on a voluntary trading format with the backing of over 400 National Supply Partners. It is affiliated with SAPMA, the South African Paint Manufacturers Association.
History
Mica Hardware describes itself as a franchise that keeps growing from strength to strength, and as one of the largest hardware groups in Africa with over 160 stores nationwide and growing. It states that it is member owned and managed by a small team of retailers who provide a full support system in training, marketing, finance, merchandise and store development. Its format is based on voluntary trading, which it says allows for ease of buying and the stimulation of entrepreneurial flair and decision making at store level, with the backing of over 400 National Supply Partners. The group is affiliated with SAPMA, the South African Paint Manufacturers Association, which it describes as the first step in its Environmental Sustainability Focus.
Products and positioning
DIY Experts and home of "Let Us Show You How"; one of Sub-Saharan Africa's largest hardware franchises.
Product categories. Hardware · Power tools · Paint · Garden supplies · Pool care · Building supplies · Bathroom products · Outdoor products
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