About TANECU LTD

Who We Are

Tandahimba Newala Cooperative Union (TANECU) Limited is a long-established cooperative business entity, originally registered in 1995 under the Co-operative Societies Act No. 15 of 1991 with registration number 5512. In 2023, the organization updated its registration and name to TANECU LTD with the new registration number AFF-MTR-NWL-TC-2023-61. TANECU’s mission is to provide agricultural services and inputs, supporting farmers with essential resources such as jute (gunny) bags and pesticides. Over the years, TANECU has earned the trust of both farmers and the Government, thanks to initiatives aimed at improving farmer welfare and promoting access to critical agricultural inputs. Today, TANECU represents over 100,000 cashew nut farmers through 203 Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) across Tandahimba and Newala Districts. Headquartered at Nangwala Street, Newala, TANECU LTD also operates branches in Tandahimba and Mtwara Town, serving the southern regions of Tanzania.

Legal & Tax Information:
Registration Number: AFF-MTR-NWL-TC-2023-61
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 106-607-796

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Vision:

To transform the cashew sector through sustainable industrial growth and farmer empowerment.

Mission:

To add value to cashew production while promoting transparency, sustainability, and international collaboration.

Core Values:

Transparency, Farmer Empowerment, Quality, Sustainability.

Governance & Leadership

Chairperson

Karim H. Chipola

Board Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Hadija H. Mpinga

Board Vice Chairperson

General Manager

Mohamed Mwinguku

General Manager

General Manager

Sababu Juma

Branch Manager

Finance Manager

Rajabu Chambezi

Chief Accountant

Marketing Manager

Juma Seleman

Marketing Officer

General Manager

Suwed Mohamed

Agricultural Officer

Karim H. Chipola

Board Chairperson

Our Role in the Agricultural Sector

TANECU supports government initiatives, AMCOS coordination, warehouse receipt systems, and provides farmer support services to strengthen the cashew value chain. We ensure market access, quality assurance, and sustainable practices across our districts.