📌 Highlighting Strong Public-Private Partnerships
Puma Energy Tanzania today presented a record dividend cheque of TZS 15 billion to the Government of Tanzania, marking the highest dividend payout in the company’s history and reinforcing the success of its partnership with the Government through shared ownership.
The dividend was received by Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the State House in Dar es Salaam in the presence of senior Government officials, members of Puma Energy Tanzania’s Board of Directors, and the company’s leadership team. The dividend represents a significant 11 % increase from the approximately TZS 13.5 billion paid in 2025, reflecting Puma Energy Tanzania’s strong financial performance, strategic investments, and long-term commitment to Tanzania’s economic development.
Speaking during the event, President Samia Suluhu Hassan commended companies such as Puma Energy Tanzania for their continued contribution to the country’s development and for demonstrating the benefits that can be achieved through effective public-private partnerships.
Commenting on this achievement, Puma Energy Tanzania Board Chairman, Ambassador George Madafa, said the record dividend reflects the strength of the company’s business fundamentals and the success of its long-term growth strategy.
“Today’s dividend handover is a reflection of Puma Energy Tanzania’s strong performance, resilience, and commitment to creating sustainable value for our shareholders and the country. The increase in dividend returns demonstrates the strength of our business model, the dedication of our employees, and the trust our customers continue to place in us”. said Ambassador Madafa
‘’As a company jointly owned by the Government of Tanzania and Puma Energy, we take pride in ensuring that the benefits of our success are shared directly with the people of Tanzania through shareholder returns, tax contributions, investments, and employment opportunities,” added Ambassador Madafa.
On his side, Puma Energy Tanzania Managing Director, Fatma Abdallah, highlighted that the company remains committed to supporting Tanzania’s economic transformation through continued investment in strategic energy infrastructure and innovative energy solutions.
“Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in expanding our retail network, strengthening aviation fuel supply, growing our LPG business, and pioneering cleaner energy solutions such as compressed natural gas (CNG). These investments are laying strong foundations for future growth, supporting the country’s industrialisation agenda and energy transition ambitions, while ensuring we continue to deliver reliable energy solutions that contribute to Tanzania’s long-term economic development and prosperity,” said Fatma
“The company continues to make significant contributions to the national economy through taxes, duties, employment, and strategic infrastructure investments. Over the past three years, Puma Energy Tanzania has contributed more than TZS 1.4 trillion in taxes and duties to the Government and has been recognised by the Tanzania Revenue Authority for its strong record of tax compliance and revenue contribution” added Fatma
With more than 100 service stations, a major storage terminal, and several depots nationwide, Puma Energy Tanzania has established a strong footprint across the country. The company also supplies aviation fuel at eight airports, including all international airports in Tanzania, and is advancing the country’s energy transition through the largest CNG Mother Station in Africa and a growing network of CNG stations in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro. The company also continues to expand access to clean cooking solutions through Puma Gas, while its lubricants business and Shop Express convenience stores provide customers with a broad range of quality products and services.
