Tata Africa Holdings, Johannesburg

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 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.