Weeks after crypto scam, Tanzania’s richest man Mohammed Dewji hits $2.2 billion net worth
The latest surge in his net worth comes just weeks after he raised concerns about cybersecurity and the growing use of deepfake technology in financial scams.
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The latest surge in his net worth comes just weeks after he raised concerns about cybersecurity and the growing use of deepfake technology in financial scams.
This boost in fortune solidifies his place as East Africa's richest individual and places him as the 1,882nd wealthiest person globally.
The ambitious plan involves injecting $50 million into planting hybrid tea for export and an additional $100 million into Rwandese companies across vital sectors.
Dewji is the visionary leader behind MeTL Group, a Tanzanian conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of more than 150 products.
Dewji, whose net worth stands at $1.5 billion according to Forbes is Tanzania’s wealthiest man and the youngest billionaire on the continent.
These are the 10 most important assets owned by Dewji, the CEO of MeTL.
Dewji was named “Industrialist of the Year” at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards annual gala in South Africa on Friday.
Dewji has skillfully translated his entrepreneurial zeal into a multibillion-dollar empire.
Dewji has expressed his readiness to challenge major beverage companies.
Dewji’s entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, and he has since built MeTL Group into a multi-billion-dollar empire.
Dewji showcases his philanthropic spirit through his role as the founder and financier of the Mo Dewji Foundation.
METL Group is Tanzania’s largest home-grown corporation, worth more than $1 billion.
Dewji, 47, is the owner of MeTL Group, a Tanzania-based conglomerate founded by his father in the 1970s.