Billionaire Mo Dewji's foundation has now performed 13,900 cataract surgeries in Tanzania
The Mo Dewji Foundation has performed 13,900 cataract surgeries in Tanzania, including 4,238 in the first half of 2026 across 12 mobile camps.
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Billionaire Mohammed Dewji puts nearly $680 million behind African expansion
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji is putting nearly $680 million behind an aggressive African expansion as he works to build MeTL Group into a $10 billion business by 2035.
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji courts Botswana weeks after pledging $250 million to Mozambique
Mohammed Dewji met Botswana's president and central bank governor in Gaborone, days after committing more than $250 million to Mozambique.
Tanzanian billionaire Mo Dewji pledges to invest $250 million in Mozambique and create 20,000 jobs
Mohammed Dewji told Mozambique's president his MeTL Group will invest $250 million in the country and employ 20,000 Mozambicans.
Tanzanian billionaire Mo Dewji pledges $11.3 million to build stadium for Simba SC
Mo Dewji pledged $11.3 million for a Simba stadium, six training pitches and a residential camp, pending a decision by the club's trustees.
Forbes counts one Tanzanian billionaire, but three others are writing nine-figure cheques
Forbes lists one Tanzanian billionaire. Three others have committed hundreds of millions to acquisitions in the past two years, exceeding their published valuations.
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji to invest $275 million in graphite mining and luxury tourism
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji is investing about $275 million in graphite mining and luxury tourism, part of a plan to triple MeTL Group revenue by 2035.
Tanzania's richest man eyes $100 million stake in Dangote's planned Kenya oil refinery
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji says he is willing to invest $100 million in Aliko Dangote's proposed oil refinery in Kenya.
Billionaire Mohammed Dewji vows to strengthen his Simba SC squad after ending trophy drought
Billionaire Mohammed Dewji has pledged to reinforce his Simba SC squad for an African push after the Tanzanian club ended a four-year trophy drought.
Billionaire Mohammed Dewji's MeTL signs Italian deal for silos at a Tanzanian grain plant
A MeTL Group unit owned by billionaire Mohammed Dewji has signed a 2 million euro deal for Italian silos and equipment at a Tanzanian grain plant.
Tanzania eyes takeover of billionaire Mohammed Dewji's idle Mbeya tea estates
Tanzania's government told parliament it is negotiating a takeover of over 2,000 idle hectares of Mo Dewji's MeTL tea estates in Mbeya to restart production and protect farmers.
Tanzania's richest man Mohammed Dewji makes TIME100 Philanthropy list for tackling poverty in Africa
Robert F. Smith has taken Vista Equity Partners into Abu Dhabi, opening the $107 billion firm's first Middle East office inside the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial center.
Tanzania's richest man Mohammed Dewji plans $50 million Mombasa plant to take on Coca-Cola in Kenya
Mohammed Dewji's MeTL Group plans a Sh6.5 billion ($50 million) soft drinks factory in Mombasa to sell Mo Cola at Sh15 a bottle, directly challenging Coca-Cola's dominance in East Africa's biggest economy.
Dubai ruler meets African billionaires as UAE courts deeper investment, energy and AI ties
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid told African business and philanthropic leaders the UAE sees the continent as a strategic partner for resilient, inclusive growth.
Tanzania moves to seize tea assets from Africa’s youngest billionaire Mo Dewji
Facing political and financial pressure, Tanzania moves to seize MeTL’s tea assets in a high-stakes showdown with Africa’s youngest billionaire.
Billionaire Mo Dewji partners with Kym Rapier Foundation to deliver free eye care in Tanzania
Mo Dewji Foundation, led by Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, and the Kym Rapier Foundation fund free cataract surgeries and eye camps across Tanzania.