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Tanzania
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Agriculture
MeTL Group
MeTL Group (Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited) is one of Tanzania’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, with significant operations in agriculture and agribusiness alongside manufacturing, processing, logistics, and trading. Within the agriculture sector, MeTL grows and processes key staples such as cereals, sugar, edible oils, and cashew nuts, supplying both domestic markets and export channels. Its agribusiness division includes farms, bulk storage, and processing facilities, often integrated with supply chains for smallholder farmers.
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Tansa – Connecting Agriculture with Business
Tansa is a leading agribusiness company in Tanzania focused on transforming the agricultural value chain through innovation and farmer support. The company works to strengthen food security and drive economic growth by delivering quality inputs, services, and market linkages that empower farmers, agribusinesses, and consumers nationally. Its platform aims to enhance productivity and sustainability across crop production and agribusiness activities.
Mining
Shanta Gold Limited
Shanta Gold is an East Africa-focused gold producer and explorer headquartered in Tanzania (with registration in Guernsey). It operates significant gold mining assets in Tanzania, including the New Luika Gold Mine and the Singida Gold Mine, and emphasizes responsible mining, community development, and sustainable operations.
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Perseus Mining Limited
Perseus Mining is an Australian gold producer and explorer developing the Nyanzaga Gold Project in northwest Tanzania. Although its main operations span several African countries, the Nyanzaga project represents a major upcoming addition to Tanzania’s mining sector, expected to boost gold production and local economic activity once in production.
Tourism
Suricata Safaris
Suricata Safaris is a leading Tanzanian tour operator known for custom safari adventures and wildlife tours across iconic destinations like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. They offer tailored safari packages ranging from intimate budget experiences to luxury excursions, plus cultural tours and mountain treks, with a focus on sustainable tourism and personalized service.
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Asilia Africa
Asilia Africa is a well-known safari and ecotourism company headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, offering upscale safari experiences and eco-lodges in prime wildlife regions such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Ruaha. The company emphasizes authentic wildlife encounters, conservation-focused tourism, and community support, with boutique camps and lodges that blend comfort with environmental stewardship.
Manufacturing
Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL Plc)
https://www.tanzaniabreweries.co.tz/
Tanzania Breweries Limited is the oldest and largest brewing company in Tanzania, producing and distributing a wide range of malt beer, non-alcoholic malt beverages, wines, and spirits. The company operates multiple breweries across the country and is part of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev group. TBL also supports local agriculture and contributes significantly to Tanzania’s manufacturing output and employment.
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Bakhresa Group
The Bakhresa Group is one of Tanzania’s largest industrial conglomerates, with major manufacturing divisions in food and beverage, agro-processing, grain milling, bakery and confectionery products, bottled water, and packaging materials. Its flagship brand Azam is widely recognized across East Africa. The group’s diversified manufacturing footprint also spans logistics and related services.
Transport and Logistics
Sanze Group Ltd
Sanze Group is one of Tanzania’s leading transportation and logistics providers, offering comprehensive freight services, supply chain solutions, and warehousing across East Africa. The company supports road freight and logistics operations for goods movement domestically and regionally, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and integrated logistics support.
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ImpoExpo Logistics
https://www.impoexpologistics.com/
ImpoExpo Logistics is a Tanzanian clearing, forwarding, and logistics company providing end-to-end transport services — including road, sea, and air freight — along with supply chain and industrial logistics solutions. It specializes in efficient cargo movement, real-time tracking, and tailored transport strategies for businesses of various sizes.
Trade
ISSAJIMU Import & Export Company
ISSAJIMU Import & Export Company is a Tanzanian trading firm specializing in import and export services, offering end-to-end trade support including customs clearance, logistics advice, compliance assistance, and shipment facilitation. The company aims to simplify international trade through efficient management of documentation and transport logistics.
Universities
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The University of Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s oldest and most prestigious public university, established in 1970. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, business, law, and social sciences, and it’s known for strong research output and academic excellence in East Africa.
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Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
Sokoine University of Agriculture, located in Morogoro, is Tanzania’s leading institution for agricultural and natural sciences education. It specializes in agriculture, veterinary science, forestry, wildlife management, environmental science, and related fields, and plays a key role in research and training for the agricultural sector.