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Itemba Group Company Profile

A Tanzanian holding group headquartered in Mpemba-Tunduma, Songwe Region, operating through three independent companies.

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ITEMBA filling station forecourt seen from the highway on the Songwe Region corridor

At a glance

Group
Itemba Group
Head Office
Mpemba-Tunduma, Songwe Region
Companies
3 independent subsidiaries
Sectors
Fuel, parking, wholesale beverages, hardware, lodging, restaurant, bar, and logistics

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Company overview

Itemba Group is presented as a practical multi-industry business group with separate operating companies and a shared parent structure.

Itemba Group is a Tanzanian holding group headquartered at Itemba Filling Station, Along Tunduma-Ileje Highway, Mpemba, Tunduma. The group operates through three independently positioned companies: Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd, Westsides Company Ltd, and Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd.

The group model separates company-level operations from parent-level oversight. This allows each company to serve its market directly while maintaining a common identity, governance approach, and business development direction under Itemba Group.

Business type
Multi-industry holding group
Primary location
Mpemba-Tunduma, Songwe Region, Tanzania
Public contact
info@itembagrouptz.com

Vision and mission

Vision

To build a resilient Tanzanian business group that supports regional trade, mobility, infrastructure, property, and community services from a strong Songwe operating base.

Mission

To operate legally independent companies with practical market focus, shared group governance, and reliable service delivery across fuel, distribution, logistics, construction supply, hospitality, parking, real estate, and related sectors.

Business activities

The group covers multiple operating areas through named subsidiaries and divisions, with Westsides Company Ltd structured around three major divisions.

  • Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd

    Petroleum Retail, Fuel Supply, and Parking

    Fuel retail operations and parking facilities serving motorists, transport operators, commercial customers, and corridor traffic in Songwe Region.

    • Diesel and petrol supply
    • Kerosene and lubricants
    • UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD
    • Retail, business fuel, and parking enquiries

  • Westsides Company Ltd

    Three Major Operating Divisions

    Westsides Company Ltd manages three major group trading and customer-service divisions: beverage distribution, ITEMBA-HARDWARE, and UZUNGUNI INN.

    1. Division 1

      Beverage distribution in wholesale

      Wholesale distribution of beer, hard liquor and spirits, soft drinks, and bottled water.

    2. Division 2

      ITEMBA-HARDWARE

      Hardware and construction equipment sales under the ITEMBA-HARDWARE brand, managed by Westsides Company Ltd.

    3. Division 3

      UZUNGUNI INN

      Lodging, restaurant, and bar services through UZUNGUNI INN at Mpemba-Tunduma, managed by Westsides Company Ltd.

  • Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd

    Logistics and Property Enquiries

    Local distribution, cross-border transit, logistics services, and property enquiries through Itemba Estate.

    • Local logistics
    • Cross-border transit
    • Property enquiries

Products and services

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  • Westsides Company Ltd

    Wholesale Beverage Distribution

    Beverage distribution in wholesale for regional customers, retailers, hospitality operators, and bulk buyers.

    • Beer, including Safari Lager, Kilimanjaro Lager, and Castle Lite
    • Hard liquor and spirits
    • Soft drinks, including bottled Coca-Cola and Pepsi
    • Bottled water

  • Westsides Company Ltd

    ITEMBA-HARDWARE

    Hardware and construction supply under the ITEMBA-HARDWARE brand, managed by Westsides Company Ltd for contractors, builders, property customers, and retail buyers.

    • Nondo
    • Roofing sheets
    • Wire nails
    • Paints of all types
    • Square pipes
    • Round pipes
    • H-beams
    • I-beams
    • U-channels

  • Westsides Company Ltd

    UZUNGUNI INN

    Lodging, restaurant, and bar services through UZUNGUNI INN at Mpemba-Tunduma, managed by Westsides Company Ltd.

    • Lodging
    • Restaurant services
    • Bar services
    • Business guest support

  • Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd

    UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD

    Parking facilities under the UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD brand, managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd for corridor motorists and logistics operators.

    • Vehicle parking
    • Truck and logistics parking
    • Corridor vehicle staging
    • Parking facility enquiries

  • Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd

    Fuel and Lubricants

    Petroleum retail services managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd, with fuel stations carrying the public ITEMBA location brand.

    • ITEMBA-MPEMBA
    • ITEMBA-UZUNGUNI
    • Diesel
    • Petrol
    • Kerosene
    • Lubricants
    • Business fuel enquiries

  • Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd

    Logistics and Property Enquiries

    Local logistics, cross-border transit, and property-related enquiries through Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd.

    • Local logistics
    • Cross-border transit
    • Property enquiries

Target market

Corridor Fuel and Parking Opportunity

A key commercial target is the transit market moving through Mpemba-Tunduma: motorists, transporters, and logistics companies heading to or from Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, and Malawi. This audience creates direct demand for fuel sales, secure parking, vehicle staging, and practical stopover services.

  • Fuel, Parking, and Corridor Customers

    • Long-haul motorists, truck drivers, fleet operators, and logistics companies moving through the Tunduma corridor toward Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, and Malawi.
    • Transit logistics companies that need reliable fuel supply, vehicle staging, secure parking, and driver stopover points before or after border clearance.
    • Private motorists, buses, taxis, regional transporters, and commercial fleets requiring diesel, petrol, lubricants, and corridor fuel support.

  • Westsides Wholesale, Hospitality, and Construction Markets

    • More than 50 beverage stockists across Songwe Region, serving populated towns, villages, urban centres, and rural trading locations through wholesale supply at distributor pricing.
    • Bars, night clubs, restaurants, and hospitality outlets concentrated in urban centres such as Tunduma, Mlowo, and Vwawa.
    • International bulk buyers purchasing beverages and ITEMBA-HARDWARE materials in wholesale quantities before moving goods through the Tunduma border to neighbouring countries.
    • Construction companies, contractors, builders, hardware retailers, and property developers serving filling station construction, residential homes, commercial properties, and public infrastructure.

  • Logistics and Cross-Border Transit Customers

    • Local businesses sourcing goods from Dar es Salaam into the Southern Highlands, including Songwe, Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma, and Iringa.
    • Importers, exporters, traders, and cross-border customers requiring local logistics, transit support, and routes to or from Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.

  • Institutional, Property, and Stakeholder Audiences

    • Travellers, business guests, lodging customers, restaurant customers, bar customers, property stakeholders, and local service customers.
    • Suppliers, distributors, financial institutions, and strategic partners seeking a regional operating group with clear company-level responsibilities.

Operations and branches

The public profile identifies the group head office and the operating companies responsible for specific business lines.

  • Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd

    Petroleum Retail, Fuel Supply, and Parking

    Petroleum retail and parking operations managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd. The public-facing filling station brands are ITEMBA-MPEMBA and ITEMBA-UZUNGUNI, while the parking facility trades as UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD.

  • Westsides Company Ltd

    Beverages, ITEMBA-HARDWARE, and UZUNGUNI INN

    Westsides Company Ltd manages beverage distribution, ITEMBA-HARDWARE, and UZUNGUNI INN.

  • Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd

    Logistics and Property Enquiries

    Itemba Enterprises focuses on local logistics and cross-border transit, and handles property-related enquiries through Itemba Estate. Westsides manages trade and hospitality, while Mwanjalisi Oil manages fuel and parking.

Branches and sites

Westsides Company Ltd

Westsides Company Ltd operates four main branches within Songwe Region across wholesale beverage distribution, hardware, and construction equipment sales.

  • Mpemba Main Branch

    Beverage distribution in wholesale only.

    Wholesale beverage customers in Mpemba and the surrounding business area.

  • Mlowo Branch

    Beverage distribution centre.

    Mlowo town and its neighboring villages and wards.

  • Sogea Branch

    Beverage distribution branch.

    Sogea and Tunduma town as a whole.

  • Tunduma Main Branch

    Hardware and construction equipment sales.

    Songwe Region, supported by warehouses in Tunduma town and the Sogea area.

ITEMBA-HARDWARE storefront and construction supply stock managed by Westsides Company Ltd

Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd

Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd manages the retail fuel station business. Each filling station carries the ITEMBA brand name followed by its location name only.

  • ITEMBA-UZUNGUNI

    Operating retail fuel station managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd.

    Located along the TANZAM Highway in Uzunguni Area, Mpemba.

  • ITEMBA-MPEMBA

    Operating retail fuel station managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd.

    Located near the Tunduma Bus Station along the Tunduma-Ileje Highway.

A line of trucks and containers at UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD, Mpemba-Tunduma

Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd – parking facilities

Parking facilities trade publicly as UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD and are managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd for corridor movement and fuel customers.

  • UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD

    Parking yard facility managed by Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd.

    Located in Uzunguni Area, Mpemba-Tunduma.

Branch, site, and division-level details are managed by the relevant operating company. Formal branch schedules can be provided for authorized due diligence where required.

Management and ownership

  • Three operating companies focus on fuel and parking, trade and hospitality, and logistics.
  • Itemba Group provides central strategic oversight, governance, and coordination across the companies.
  • For ownership, directorship and statutory documentation, contact the group office with your review requirements.

Group structure

Itemba Group

Central strategic oversight, governance and coordination

  • Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd

    Petroleum Retail, Fuel Supply, and Parking

  • Westsides Company Ltd

    Beverages, ITEMBA-HARDWARE, and UZUNGUNI INN

  • Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd

    Logistics and Property Enquiries

Company history

  1. Fuel

    Mwanjalisi Oil

    Mwanjalisi Oil manages ITEMBA-MPEMBA and ITEMBA-UZUNGUNI fuel stations, together with UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD for motorists and transport operators.

  2. Trade

    Westsides Company

    Westsides brings together wholesale beverage distribution, ITEMBA-HARDWARE and UZUNGUNI INN. Its beverage network serves more than 50 stockists across Songwe Region.

  3. Logistics

    Itemba Enterprises

    Itemba Enterprises focuses on logistics and cross-border transit, connecting businesses sourcing goods in Dar es Salaam with the Southern Highlands and the Tunduma corridor.

Assets and capacity

  • Head office and regional presence

    A clear group contact point at Itemba Filling Station along the Tunduma-Ileje Highway in Mpemba, Tunduma.

  • Fuel retail capability

    Petroleum retail operations through Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd, with stations trading publicly as ITEMBA-MPEMBA and ITEMBA-UZUNGUNI while covering diesel, petrol, kerosene, lubricants, and business fuel enquiries.

  • Trade and supply capability

    Westsides Company Ltd wholesale and retail channels covering beverages, hardware, construction materials, pipes, beams, paints, roofing sheets, and related bulk purchase enquiries.

  • Branch and warehouse coverage

    Four main Westsides branches across Mpemba, Mlowo, Sogea, and Tunduma, with hardware and construction supply warehouses in Tunduma town and the Sogea area.

  • Fuel and parking corridor capability

    ITEMBA-MPEMBA and ITEMBA-UZUNGUNI fuel stations, together with UZUNGUNI PARKING YARD under Mwanjalisi Oil, serve motorists and logistics operators in Mpemba-Tunduma.

  • Hospitality and service capability

    Lodging, restaurant, and bar services through UZUNGUNI INN at Mpemba-Tunduma under Westsides Company Ltd.

Exact capacities, asset values, fleet details, inventory levels, and property schedules are not published on the public website. They can be shared directly with authorized reviewers when needed.

Financial overview

Itemba Group operates across fuel retail, trade distribution, wholesale beverages, hardware supply, logistics, lodging, restaurant, bar, property and related services. The public profile describes the businesses and their operating responsibilities.

For banking, supplier, investor or partner due diligence, contact the group office with the financial statements, management accounts, bank statements or supporting schedules required for your review.

Compliance information

  • For a compliance review, contact the group office and identify the operating company concerned.
  • Specify the business, tax, licensing, insurance or statutory documents required for your review.
  • Bank records, contracts, fixed asset schedules and legal documents are handled directly with the group office.
  • Document requests are reviewed with the relevant company and the intended counterparty.

Competitive strengths

These strengths show why the group is commercially well positioned across fuel, beverages, distribution, and operating governance.

  • Fuel stations are ideally located along major routes, including the TANZAM Highway and the Tunduma-Ileje Highway, with strong visibility near major transport movement and a major bus stand.
  • Westsides beverage distribution serves more than 50 stockists across Songwe Region.
  • Branches and delivery operations support beverage and hardware customers in Songwe Region.
  • Clear separation of business divisions supports customer routing across fuel, beverages, hardware, hospitality, parking, logistics and property enquiries.

Future plans

  • Strengthen operating systems, reporting discipline, and internal controls across the group.
  • Expand customer and supplier relationships in fuel, trade distribution, logistics, hospitality, and property-related services.
  • Improve public-facing company information, enquiry routing, and partner readiness through the website.
  • Continue developing the group as a resilient multi-sector Tanzanian business platform.

Purpose of banking relationship

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  1. Support working capital for inventory, fuel, beverage distribution, hardware stock, logistics, hospitality, and operating expenses.

  2. Manage supplier payments, customer collections, and formal business transactions across the companies.

  3. Support asset financing, equipment, vehicles, property, and expansion requirements where appropriate.

  4. Provide banks with a clear profile of the group structure, operating activities, and contact route for due diligence.

Contact information

Group Contact

Head Office
Itemba Filling StationAlong Tunduma–Ileje HighwayMpemba, Tunduma
Postal
P.O. Box 132Tunduma–SongweTanzania
Phone
+255 758 793 511+255 745 215 047
Email
info@itembagrouptz.com

Business enquiry

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info@itembagrouptz.com · +255758793511

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  • Company registration and incorporation documents
  • Tax identification and tax compliance documents
  • Business licenses and sector-specific permits
  • Audited or management financial statements, where required
  • Bank statements, bank letters, or account confirmation documents
  • Asset schedules, collateral documents, insurance records, and major contracts
  • Management, ownership, and authorized signatory documents

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Common questions

Quick answers for customers, suppliers, and partners reviewing the group profile.

What is Itemba Group?

Itemba Group is a Tanzanian multi-industry holding group headquartered in Mpemba-Tunduma, Songwe Region.

Which companies are part of Itemba Group?

The group includes Mwanjalisi Oil Co Ltd, Westsides Company Ltd, and Itemba Enterprises Co Ltd.

Which sectors does Itemba Group operate in?

The group operates across energy, trade, logistics, construction supplies, hospitality, parking, and real estate.

How can I contact Itemba Group about a business enquiry?

Contact the group office by WhatsApp, email or phone using the links on this website.