By Africa Links 24
Published on 2024-02-22 16:08:57
Mohammed Dewji, the youngest billionare in Africa, was first met a decade ago in 2011 when he was signing a multi-million-dollar loan in a boardroom in Johannesburg. Since then, Dewji has transformed into a mature statesman of African business. His growth is illustrated by his present worth of $1.8 billion, as estimated by Forbes, and his authoritative voice on investment in the continent.
According to Dewji, Africa is the driving force behind its own success and potential. He believes that Africans can mitigate risks and understand returns in a way that others cannot. His is a voice that embodies humility, confidence, and deep understanding after a traumatic kidnapping incident in 2018. This experience shook him, but did not break him, and he emerged from it with a renewed purpose and vision for his future.
Dewji has seen unprecedented success throughout his career, marking a renaissance in business. His family-owned manufacturing company, MeTL, has become a titan in Tanzania, with projected revenue of $3 billion for 2023. As an exemplary leader, he is spearheading an investment drive in the food-growing business in Africa and plans to take his company public within the next decade.
His philanthropy knows no bounds, and he plans to shift his focus to charitable endeavors once he has achieved his business goals. Dewji’s commitment to job creation and growth is evident in his drive to employ over 100,000 people and invest a billion dollars in growing food. He looks to transform his homeland, Tanzania, by investing in agriculture and large-scale plantations. The goal is to drive food security within the continent and make Africa sovereign in terms of its food resources.
His vision is clear, his determination unwavering, and his commitment relentless. Dewji’s journey from a precarious birth in rural Tanzania to reaching the pinnacle of African business is a testament to his tenacity and resilience. His family’s history of escaping poverty and beginning anew in Africa serves as a reminder of the power of hope and ambition in driving success. Mohammed Dewji is not just a billionaire – he is a symbol of possibility and transformation for Africa as a whole.
