Uko sahihi kampuni zake hizi hapa
Here’s a detailed overview of
Rostam Aziz’s major business ventures in Tanzania, based on the most recent available information:
Key Companies and Investments
1. Telecommunications
- Vodacom Tanzania
Aziz held around 35% of Vodacom Tanzania via Cavalry Holdings but sold 17.2% in 2014 ($250 million) and the remainder via Mirambo Holdings in 2019 ($220 million) .
- MIC Tanzania Plc (Tigo and Zantel)
In a 2022 partnership with Axian Group, Aziz acquired MIC Tanzania, gaining control of both Tigo and Zantel. As of November 2024, these telecom brands were rebranded—Tigo became Yas, and its mobile money service Tigo Pesa is now Mixx by Yas .
2. Energy (LPG)
- Taifa Gas Group
Aziz owns Taifa Gas, the largest LPG supplier in Tanzania, with the biggest storage facility (7,450 metric tonnes) and operations across mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The company has also started expansion into Kenya .
3. Mining & Civil Engineering
- Caspian Limited
Founded in 1987, Caspian is now the largest indigenous contract mining and civils firm in Tanzania. Its services include earth-moving and mining projects, catering to heavyweights like De Beers, Barrick, and more .
- Taifa Mining and Civils Limited
Another mining contractor under Aziz’s portfolio, serving top-tier global mining companies .
4. Leather Processing
- Taifa Leather Tanzania (formerly ACE Leather Tanzania Limited)
The largest leather goods processor in the country, operating a $25 million factory in Morogoro that processes around 5,000 cow hides daily .
5. Media and Print
- New Habari (2006) Limited
Controls several Swahili newspapers including Mtanzania, The African, Bingwa, Dimba, and Rai, managed via proxies .
6. Aviation & Tourism
- Coastal Travels / Coastal Aviation
Through Taifa Aviation Company, Aziz acquired 51% of Coastal Travels (also referred to as Coastal Aviation) in September 2022 and is expected to eventually own 100%. The company operates safari and charter services with a fleet of Cessna Caravans and PC‑12s and serves over 40 destinations .
7. Renewable Energy
- Taifa Energy – Zanzibar Solar Project
In 2023, Aziz's Taifa Energy partnered with General Capital Limited and Zanzibar Electricity Corporation (ZECO) to build a 180 MW utility-scale solar PV project in Zanzibar. Phase one includes a 30 MW plant in Bambi, set to complete in 2024 .
8. Other Interests
- Real Estate
Aziz has extensive holdings in real estate across Tanzania, Dubai, and Oman .
- Selous LLC
His Dubai-based single-family office that manages much of his empire .
Summary Table
| Sector | Company / Investment | Highlights |
|---|
| Telecom | Vodacom Tanzania | Former major shareholder; fully divested by 2019 |
| Telecom | MIC Tanzania (Tigo & Zantel → Yas) | Acquired in 2022; rebranded as Yas |
| Energy (LPG) | Taifa Gas | Largest LPG supplier in Tanzania; regionally active |
| Mining & Civil Engineering | Caspian Limited / Taifa Mining | Top local contractor for major mining firms |
| Leather | Taifa Leather Tanzania | Leading leather processor, major factory in Morogoro |
| Media | New Habari (2006) Ltd | Owner of several Swahili newspapers |
| Aviation / Tourism | Coastal Aviation (Coastal Travels) | Acquired majority stake; operates safari charter flights |
| Renewable Energy | Taifa Energy | Developing major solar power project in Zanzibar |
| Real Estate | Private holdings | Properties in Tanzania, Dubai, Oman |
| Investment Office | Selous LLC | Manages his business portfolio |