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Est. 2015 · Merged October 2025 · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Intelligence Behind Africa's Next Great Enterprises

Vela Africa Group is a business intelligence and enterprise development group — born from a decade of combined expertise — built to help African organizations launch, grow, and scale with structure, data, and disciplined execution.

10+Years Experience
300+Businesses Supported
$106M+Revenue Influenced
90+Tenders Won
8Specialized Divisions

Our Story

Three companies.
One decade.
One unified group.

Vela Africa Group did not start in a boardroom. It started in the field — with three separate companies, each spending years solving real problems for African businesses in advisory, marketing, and logistics.

By October 2025, after a decade of combined operational experience, these three firms merged to form Vela Africa Group Company Limited — a single, coordinated enterprise development group with seven specialized divisions and a shared mission.

The name Vela means sail. A sail does not fight the wind — it reads it, captures it, and converts it into forward motion. That is how we work with every client: reading your environment, building your structure, and driving you forward.

Today, Vela is more than a consultancy. It is a complete ecosystem — where strategy, data, media, systems, and logistics are connected, intelligent, and always moving.

How We Got Here
2015

First company launches — operational and corporate advisory. Begins serving Tanzanian businesses and public institutions with structured financial consulting.

2018

Second company established — marketing, brand development & business development. Client base expands across private sector firms, media, and growing SMEs.

2024

Third company enters operations — logistics and trading. Regional supply chain capabilities, procurement, and cargo operations added to the portfolio.

Official Merger
October 2025

The three companies formally merge to create Vela Africa Group Company Limited. Seven integrated divisions. One vision. A decade of experience, unified.

Our Divisions

Seven nodes. One ecosystem.

Each Vela division operates as a semi-autonomous unit with its own leadership and accountability. Together they form an integrated value chain — so clients receive end-to-end support without fragmented vendors.

Vela Advisory

Corporate finance, M&A, risk, actuarial consulting & compliance — including Vela Ventures: startup setup, investment licensing & investor facilitation.

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Vela Data

Research, analytics, AI intelligence & performance dashboards.

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Vela Media

Brand strategy, digital marketing, PR & sales enablement.

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Vela Studio

Video production, photography, post-production & equipment rental.

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Vela Trading & Logistics

Cross-border cargo, freight & fleet — plus commodity trading, tendering, procurement & contract supervision across East, Central & Southern Africa.

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Vela Systems

ERP, automation, AI tools, custom dashboards & software development.

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Vela Training

HR consulting, corporate training & capacity building programs.

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Why Work With Us

We don't just advise.
We build and deliver.

What separates Vela from a typical consultancy is our execution culture — we have the assets, talent, systems, and networks to see strategy through to measurable results.

AI & data-first thinking

Every division embeds analytics and AI tools — from how we research markets to how we track and report results for clients.

End-to-end ecosystem

From company registration to brand launch, ERP systems to logistics — clients access the full value chain without leaving our ecosystem.

Built for African realities

We understand local policy environments, informal systems, investor expectations, and the cultural nuance that drives business in Tanzania and beyond.

Proven track record

Over a decade of delivering results across private sector firms, government institutions, NGOs, and startups across 6+ industries.

Strategic fit for any client

Whether you are a startup, a corporate, a donor organization, or a government agency — we know how to structure and support your vision.

Integrity-led execution

Our commitments are documented, tracked, and delivered. We hold every engagement to a high standard of precision, transparency, and accountability.

Our Clients

Trusted by businesses,
institutions & innovators.

We have served clients across food, manufacturing, financial services, education, health, media, and beyond.

Mika Meats
Rio Dream Cakes
Ezah Spices & Relishes
First Investment
ZAA Insurance
Forex SPV
Healthy Tanzania
Vocha za Afya
Dar Ceramica Centre
Luxe Builders
Emerald Engineering
Trimy Home Designs
Gateway Energies
Trimy Beauty
Muller Fitness
Mikalile Trading
Walrus Wall Putty
Skymak Design
Elegant Designs
KWM Motors
Magnetronix
Malolo Hospital
Charllie's Cafe
Keywin Company
Elimu Tech Foundation
Kilakona Schools
CCCU — Cantare Construction Cost Upkeep
AIA Builders
Viva Wood
Freshco Juice Bar
Times Majira

Our Team

Leadership that executes.

Our directors and department heads bring together expertise in finance, technology, operations, media, and enterprise development.

Francis Ikomba
Francis Ikomba
Director
Creative Strategy & Brand Development
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Christopher Shayo
Christopher Shayo
Director
Capital Architecture & Ventures
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Godfrey Lugoye
Godfrey Lugoye
Director
Trading & Logistics
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CPA(T) Maureen Bangu
CPA(T) Maureen Bangu
Chief Financial Officer
Finance, Reporting & Accuracy
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Angelina Magembe
Angelina Magembe
Non-Executive Director
Trading & Corporate Sales
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Nasma Mwambe
Chief Operating Officer
Operations & Delivery
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Dr. Henry Mvungi
Dr. Henry Mvungi
Business Development Associate
Growth Strategy & Partnerships
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Ronald Raymond
Ronald Raymond
Associate
Trading
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Strategic Partners

Backed by institutions that matter.

We work alongside Tanzania's leading public bodies, financial institutions, and business enablers.

Temeke Municipal Council
Tanzania Investment Centre – The Facilitator
CRDB Bank – The bank that listens
BRELA – Business Registrations and Licencing Agency
United Republic of Tanzania – Uhuru na Umoja
NEDC – National Enterprise and Development Chamber

Work With Us

Let's start the
conversation.

Tell us about your organization and what you need. We'll review your request and respond with clear next steps, usually within two business days.

Your request opens a pre-filled email to info@velaafrica.com. Just press send and it reaches our team directly.

Ready to build something that lasts?

Let's talk about your growth objectives, your challenges, and how Vela's integrated ecosystem can help you reach the next level.