Reginald Mengi
Reginald Abraham Mengi (c.1943 – May 2, 2019) was a Tanzanian billionaire, businessperson, philanthropist, and author of the book I Can, I Must, I Will,.[1][2][3][4] He was the Chairman of Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), Confederation of Tanzania Industries, IPP Gold Ltd., Media Owners Association of Tanzania, Executive Chairman & Owner at IPP Ltd. (Tanzania) and Chairman of Handeni Gold, Inc.[5] Mengi had an estimated net worth of US$560 million[6] as per Forbes richest people in Africa 2014.
Reginald Mengi | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
| Died | (aged 75) Dubai |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Occupation | Businessman and philanthropist |
Honors and awards
Mengi has received the following awards:[7]
- 2000–2003 – Most Respected CEO East Africa Community (EAC)
- 2008 – Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Award
- 2010 – Global Leadership and Humanitarian Award
- 2012 – United Nations NGO Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2012 – The Oslo Business for Peace Award
- 2012 – Honorary Doctor of Humanity Degree Award
- 2014 – International Order of the Lions Award
- 2014 – Business Leader of the Year Award
References
- Mengi, Reginald Abraham (July 1, 2018). I Can, I Must, I Will: The Spirit of Success (1st ed.). IPP Limited.
- "Tanzanian self-made media mogul dies". BBC News. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong. "Tanzanian Business Mogul Reginald Mengi Dies at 75". Forbes. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong. "Tanzanian Multi-Millionaire Tycoon Reginald Mengi Launches Autobiography". Forbes. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- MarketScreener. "Reginald Mengi, PhD – Biography". marketscreener.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- "Reginald Mengi". Forbes. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- "Biography". The official site for Dr. Reginald Abraham Mengi. May 30, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
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