Mohammed Dewji, Africa’s Youngest Billionaire Set to Increase Wealth, Compete with Dangote
- Mohammed Dewji is the richest person in Tanzania and also the youngest billionaire in Africa
- He is looking to invest $150 million to boost production and grow his conglomerate, MeTL Group
- The business currently employs over 38,000 people and has operations in 11 African nations
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Mohammed Dewji, the richest person in Tanzania and the youngest billionaire in Africa, plans to strategically invest $150 million to grow his conglomerate, MeTL Group.
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The ambitious strategy calls for investing $100 million in Rwandese enterprises operating in critical areas and $50 million toward planting hybrid tea for export.
More wealth for Dewji
The 48-year-old billionaire disclosed intentions to invest $50 million in growing a couple of thousand hectares of new hybrid tea to diversify and increase the MeTL Group's footprint.
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The program hopes to increase local tea production and worldwide exports.
This aligns with Dewji's broader plan to introduce an agriculture business valued at up to $4 billion on the London or New York stock exchanges, with development banks providing most of the finance.
The largest domestic business in Tanzania, MeTL Group, employs over 38,000 people and operates in 11 African nations. Its varied portfolio includes textile production, flour milling, drinks, and edible oils.
However, the conglomerate's operations are anticipated to be strengthened and expanded by the $50 million infusion.
Billioniare's investment plan
Dewji announced intentions to invest $100 million in four significant Rwandese businesses involved in vital industries.
This came after a fruitful discussion in Dar es Salaam between Dewji, Rwanda Development Board Deputy Chief Executive Nelly Mukazayire, and Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Ildephonse Musafiri.
The investments have been approved, and MeTL has already obtained land in Rwanda to support the project.
The $100 million will go toward businesses in the manufacturing and processing sectors, which include producing carbonated drinks, soap, wheat and maize flour, edible oil processing, plastic bottle recycling, fuel storage, and agriculture.
Billionaire. Africa reported that the news marks a significant step forward for MeTL Group's expansion, strengthening its position in 11 African nations and adding to its wide range of over 150 items, which includes matchsticks, carpets, beverages, flour, and edible oils.
Mohammed Dewji's dedication to promoting economic growth and diversification in the area is demonstrated by this calculated investment, which establishes MeTL Group as a major force in the corporate landscape of Africa.
Dewji's net worth increased by $300 million to reach $1.8 billion this year, solidifying his place among the wealthiest people in Africa.
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