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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.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid told African business and philanthropic leaders the UAE sees the continent as a strategic partner for resilient, inclusive growth.
Facing political and financial pressure, Tanzania moves to seize MeTL’s tea assets in a high-stakes showdown with Africa’s youngest billionaire.
Mo Dewji Foundation, led by Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, and the Kym Rapier Foundation fund free cataract surgeries and eye camps across Tanzania.
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.
According to Mohammed Dewji, the breach occurred between Feb. 5 at 4:00 PM and Feb. 6 at 2:00 AM.
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’s commitment to high-growth regions revealed: From $100-million Rwandan ventures to Swirl’s seed funding.
This rapid increase in Dewji’s wealth is attributed to the revaluation of his stake in MeTL Group, a conglomerate with an extensive portfolio spanning over 150 products.
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.
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Dewji was named “Industrialist of the Year” at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards annual gala in South Africa on Friday.
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Dewji has skillfully translated his entrepreneurial zeal into a multibillion-dollar empire.