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Tata Africa has a strong presence
in over 10 African countries with investments exceeding
US$100 million. A subsidiary of Tata
International — a global company with a turnover
of US$1.6 billion — it was established in Johannesburg,
South Africa, in 1994.
A part of the Tata
Group, Tata Africa shares the core Tata values of
business ethics and commitment to corporate social responsibility.
The Tata Group has operations in more than 40 countries
across six continents, and its companies export products
and services to 140 nations.
Over a period of three decades,
Tata Africa has entered into joint ventures and partnerships
with several African companies to help develop the resources
and human talent inherent in Africa. Tata Africa generated
total revenues of US$210 million in the year 2006.
With humble beginnings going back
to the 1970s, Tata Africa today employs over 750 people
and operates in major industrial sectors such as automobiles,
steel and engineering, chemicals,
information technology, hospitality, farming, and other
business areas. Some of the major Tata Africa companies
include Tata Zambia, Tata Zimbabwe, Tata Holdings Moçambique
Lda, Tata Holdings (Tanzania), Tata Africa Holdings
(SA)(Pty), and Tata Ghana.
Tata Africa believes in providing
quality to its consumers and at the same time improving
the quality of life of the people. It does this with
its strong infrastructure base, excellent marketing
capabilities, knowledge of local markets and needs,
a highly qualified manpower, and its commitment to community
development initiatives.
In its quest for a better life and a better future for
all, Tata Africa has come a long way. A well-known and
respected name in Africa, it is committed to its vision
of building and sustaining relationships with cooperation
and trust, creating employment opportunities, and making
its contribution to the social development of local
communities.
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