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The Match Maker Group is empowering emerging businesses in Africa to facilitate equitable economic growth through sustainable, market-based investments and value chain development. Find out where MMFM will have a presence at a finance fair near you, watch new videos about improvements in participating SMEs, and read the latest updates and relevant news articles.

  • 6
    Jan

    "Limited availability of capital is the main challenge"
    The story of entrepreneur Mrs. Oliver Shewiyo, founder and director of Kipipa.    How did you start your company? “After Read more

  • 30
    Sep

    Medo's story: "SMEs face so many challenges"
    The story of entrepreneur Hiza Mhilu, founder and managing director of MEDO banana wine in Tanzania. How did you started your company? Read more

  • 7
    Aug

    Maize sector in Tanzania: challenges and opportunities
    Maize is the one of the most important food crops in Tanzania, it comprises 45% of the cultivated area. Though Tanzania is the largest produ Read more

  • 10
    Jun

    Agricultural SMEs hold key to economic growth of Tanzania
    With more than two-thirds of Africa’s sub-Saharan population depending on agriculture for their livelihoods, agriculture is central to Read more

  • 3
    Jun

    Sustainable growth potential of Tanzania’s agriculture
    Nowhere in Tanzania is the potential for sustainable development of agriculture greater than in the southern region due to its good soil and Read more

  • 23
    May

    Match Makers Robert Lukumay wins award
    Robert Lukumay, investorsmanager Match Maker Fund Management, has won this year’s Tanzania Young Professionals Award, due to his Read more