Tata Africa Holdings has a strong presence in over
10 African countries with investments exceeding US$100
million. The company was established in Johannesburg,
South Africa as a subsidiary of global trading company
Tata International in 1994 and serves as headquarters
for Tata operations in Africa.
A part Tata Africa shares the core Tata values of business
ethics and commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Over a period of three decades Tata Africa has entered
into joint ventures and partnerships with several African
companies to help develop local resources and talent.
The organisation today employs over 750 people and operates
in major industrial sectors such as information systems,
engineering, services, materials, consumer products
and chemicals. Major Tata Africa subsidiaries include
Tata Zambia, Tata Holdings Moçambique Lda, Tata
Holdings (Tanzania) and Tata Ghana.
The Tata Group has also acquired a stake in Neotel,
South Africa's first converged communications network
operator and South African tea company Joekels Tea Packers.
Both Tata Communications and TCS have a presence in
South Africa. The Kenya based Tata Chemicals Magadi
(formerly Magadi Soda Company), acquired by Tata Chemicals,
is also a part of the Tata Group.
Tata Africa believes in providing quality to its consumers
and at the same time improving the quality of life of
the people. The organisation has a strong infrastructure
base, excellent marketing capabilities, knowledge of
local markets and needs, a highly qualified manpower,
and its commitment to community development initiatives.
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. |
