About Mbeya Cement

Mbeya Cement is a subsidiary of the global Amsons Group. We have been supplying Tanzania and neighboring countries with our world-class Tembo brand cement and other building materials and solutions for over 40 years. Our head office and fully-integrated plant are located in the Mbeya region in Southwest Tanzania.
The current majority stake in the company is held by the Amsons Group, with 65% ownership. The Tanzanian government owns 20% and the National Social Security Fund holds the remaining 15% shares in the company.

The history of Mbeya Cement

Mbeya Cement Company Limited (MCCL) was established in 1973 by the Government of Tanzania and began production in 1983, quickly becoming a key cement supplier to the Southern Highlands and neighboring countries. Following privatization in 1999 Mbeya cement was bought by Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), it was acquired by Lafarge in 2001, and later became part of LafargeHolcim after the 2015 global merger. During this period, MCCL underwent major modernization through an investment of 104 billion TZS, which included a kiln upgrade, electrical system overhaul, and the installation of Tanzania’s first vertical cement mill. In November 2023, Holcim Ltd sold its 65% stake in MCCL to Amsons Group, a Tanzanian conglomerate, while the Government of Tanzania (25%) and NSSF (10%) retained their shares.

In October 2024, Amsons Group announced a $320 million investment to expand MCCL’s operations. This includes the construction of a second plant, “Mbeya Plant Two,” which will increase clinker production capacity from 1,000 to 5,000 tons per day. The expansion aims to meet growing domestic cement demand and support exports to regional markets such as Zambia, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project is expected to create approximately 12,000 jobs, further strengthening MCCL’s contribution to Tanzania’s industrial growth and regional trade.(not to be included)

Our Leadership

Our Strategic Partner Amsons Group

Since 2000, Amsons Group has established itself as a leader in Tanzania, with diversified investments across key sectors including construction, transportation, cement, flour, inland container depots (ICDs), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). We proudly employ over 10,000 Tanzanians, reflecting our dedication to fostering local talent and economic growth. In the oil and gas industry, our state-of-the-art depot, with a storage capacity exceeding 215 million liters, reinforces Amsons Group as a strategic partner to both the Tanzanian government and its citizens. Our ongoing commitment is to create sustainable employment opportunities and contribute significantly to the nation’s progress.

Over the past decade, the Amsons Group’s corporate strategy has continuously evolved in response to our expanding and diversifying business portfolio.

Initially established in the mid-2000s as an importer of bulk oil and petroleum products, our focus shifted towards manufacturing to support import substitution. As our business matured, we embraced strategic diversification, expanding into a range of sectors including fuel and lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), transportation, cement and concrete, inland container depots (ICDs), Camel Flour, Tanzania Cloud Electronics Company Limited, and Amsons Real Estate.