India-Tanzania Investment Forum and Road Show 2024
( Global India Business Forum )
Date and Time: 21st October 2024, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Date and Time: 21st October 2024, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
India-Tanzania Investment Forum and Road Show 2024
The Global India Business Forum (GIBF) in collaboration with the
Marketing Assistance and
Research Support (MARS), and in partnership with the Tanzania High Commission, Tanzania
Investment Centre (TIC), Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), and other key
bodies organized the India-Tanzania Business Forum and Investment Roadshow at Hotel
Rangsharda (BKC), Bandra West in Mumbai on October 21, 2024. The event was graced by the
High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to India, HE Anisa Kapufi Mbegi.
The GIBF is a leading international business chamber that supports SMEs across the world and
facilitates bilateral trade and relations between India and other countries. MARS is an
international trade and investment organization that facilitates successful partnerships between
nations.
The event promoted trade, investment, and tourism opportunities in Tanzania, particularly in
sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, renewable energy,
infrastructure, blue economy, and tourism. The event highlighted Tanzania’s commitment to
strengthening ties with India and fostering mutual growth. The event saw the presence of 52
well-known Indian companies and 20 Tanzanian companies.
At the onset, representatives of GIBF and MARS introduced their respective organizations to the
dignitaries after welcoming them.
Latifa Kigoda, TIC Desk Officer – India gave a presentation on Investment Opportunities in
Tanzania and introduced the Tanzanian delegation members.
Representatives of various organizations present for the roadshow gave presentations regarding
their respective organizations, the investment opportunities and how trade relations could be
fortified.
After the presentations by business organizations, HE Anisa Kapufi Mbegi delivered the keynote
speech. She spoke about the trade relations between India and Tanzania and emphasized how
these relations could be strengthened further. She appreciated the efforts of GIBF and MARS in
building stronger business relations between India and Tanzania.
The event was followed by B2B meetings over lunch wherein the business leaders from both the
countries could interact with each other.
The Tanzanian delegates included Mujaheed Mukadam of Muju Company T Limited that is into
Export of Timber, Nestory E. Kissima, Investment Officer of Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC),
Stephen Mlabwa, Investment Manager of Tanzania Ports Authority, Twahiri Magoolo, General
Manager - MSD Medipharm Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Hafsa Burhan, Marketing Manager of
Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), Juma Mtono, Planning Officer of Tanzania
Ports Authority, Baraka Imanyi, Director of Tz1st Co Ltd / Wazazi Co Ltd, Dr. Gloria Kessy
Mheta, Managing Director of Hovite Holdings Ltd (Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals), Stanley Joel
Bendera, Founder/CEO of Zumbe One (T) Limited (Exports - Agro-Business), Ms. Latiffa
Kigoda, India Desk Incharge of Tanzania Investment Centre, Easther Constantine, Manager of
Kamaka Modern Industrial Park, Augustino Saibull, Director of Project Development and
Appraisal, PPP Centre, Shoma Kibende, Director of Corporate Services of Public Private
Partnership Centre, Mr. Hassan, Director of Medical Store Department, Mr. Panduka of
EPZA, Sector Manufacturing and Mr. Wilson Malosha, Director of EPZA (Export Processing
Zones Authority).