Temasek eyes investment in Tanzania tech, infrastructure, energy 

Temasek Holdings, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, is exploring broader investment opportunities in Tanzania as both sides look to deepen economic ties and expand cooperation in key sectors. 

The discussions emerged during a meeting between Tanzania’s ambassador to Singapore, resident in Jakarta, Macocha Tembele, and Temasek’s head of institutional relations for Southeast Asia, Chua Eu Jin, during the envoy’s recent working visit to Singapore. 

Their talks centered on ways to expand investment partnerships while showcasing Tanzania’s growing opportunities across strategic areas of the economy.

Tanzania seeks deeper Temasek investment

Ambassador Tembele said Tanzania remains committed to attracting long-term investment and strengthening cooperation with global investors, including Singapore’s state-backed investment institutions. 

He also pointed to existing investments by Pavilion Energy, a Temasek subsidiary, particularly in Tanzania’s natural gas sector. According to the ambassador, the investment reflects confidence among Singaporean investors in the country’s economic outlook. 

Tembele invited Temasek to consider expanding its presence in Tanzania, especially in energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, financial services and modern agriculture. 

For his part, Chua outlined Temasek’s investment structure, explaining that the firm holds equity stakes in major Singaporean companies while also making direct investments across global markets. 

He said the company focuses on sectors such as digital technology, infrastructure, energy and sustainable projects, areas that align with many of Tanzania’s development priorities. 

Both sides said continued dialogue and knowledge sharing would be important in building long-term investment partnerships.

Temasek: Global investor with broad portfolio 

Founded in 1974, Temasek manages a global portfolio spanning transportation and industrials, financial services, telecommunications, media and technology, consumer and real estate, as well as life sciences and agri-food. 

The company operates from 13 offices across nine markets, including Singapore, China, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. As of March 31, 2025, its portfolio was valued at S$434 billion ($339.5 billion). 

Temasek is led by Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, who joined the firm in 2010 and has held several leadership roles, including overseeing investment, portfolio management and enterprise development groups. 

Before joining Temasek, Sandrasegara served as managing partner at WongPartnership LLP. He has more than two decades of legal experience, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and corporate law.