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“Capital is one of the most
professional companies in this
business. They are doing a
great job of looking after their
employees and educating
them, giving benefits to locals
working in Egypt. They are

Building Value for Local Communities developing Africa and Africans
in the best interests of the
mining industry in this part of

Capital Limited (Capital) commenced drilling in Tanzania, in 2005. While the Ambassador Ami Ramadhan Mpungwe Khaled Mortagy chairs Capital’s Egyptian the world.”
chairs Capital’s Tanzanian subsidiary CMS subsidiary Capital Drilling (Egypt) Ltd
company has expanded across Africa since then, it continues to place the highest (Tanzania) Limited and its JV Training Khaled Mortagy
Academy, IACA
priority on the development and eduction of its National employees and ensuring its
operations contribute to the local communities where it operates.
PROFILE well as the Certificate of Recognition business which he sold to Compass
AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
Providing employment opportunities, education and career by the Organisation of African Unity Group PLC, the largest foodservice
development pathways for local employees ensures AMBASSADOR AMI (OAU) for his “Important Contribution company in the world. He continued to
Capital ensures that it involves highly respected African RAMADHAN MPUNGWE
that sustained value can be delivered throughout local in facilitating the Inter-Rwandese work as MENA Manager for Compass,
business professionals within its organisation to provide
communities and economies. negotiations, culminating in the Arusha honing his corporate expertise and
advice and input on its operations, policies and procedures to Chairman of CMS (Tanzania) Limited
The company employs a range of initiatives to do this, provide the best outcomes for the local communities. and IACA Training Academy Peace Agreement of 4th August 1993” skills and continuing his success by
expanding their market share in Egypt
including its National Labour Development plan, incorporating After 25 years of distinguished
The company’s Tanzanian subsidiary, CMS (Tanzania) Limited Ambassador Mpungwe is the from 2% to nearly 60% and revenue
a ‘Manager as Coach’ program to develop suitable skills service, Ambassador Mpungwe took
is chaired by retired diplomat, Ambassador Ami Ramadhan Chairperson of Capital’s Tanzanian from £3.3 million to £500 million.
and qualifications to enable locals to replace expatriate a voluntary retirement to join the
Mpungwe, who also has extensive business interests across subsidiary, CMS (Tanzania) Limited,
employees across its operations. Private Sector where he has been Khaled is also a strong supporter of
a range of industries. a Joint Venture with local company
As a result of these programs, 89% of Capital’s employees CK Washirika. He is also Chairperson involved in a range of industries the professional Egyptian football
Additionally, the Egyptian subsidiary, Capital Drilling (Egypt)
are from local areas where it works, with up to 92% in its for Capital’s Joint Venture training including telecommunications, digital leagues and is a high-profile Board
Ltd, is chaired by Khaled Mortagy, a highly successful
Middle East North Africa (MENA) operations. academy, International Apprenticeship entertainment, freight, beverages, member and Treasurer of the Al Ahly
entrepreneur in the region. sugar, sustainable forestry, mining, Soccer Club. The club is one of the
and Competency Academy (IACA)
ESTABLISHING INTERNATIONALLY Ambassador Mpungwe and Khaled Mortagy which provides technical trades energy and banking. He has also held oldest in the Egyptian Premier League
ACCREDITED TRAINING FACILITIES training and internationally recognised Chairperson roles for the Tanzanian and the most successful Egyptian
provide invaluable direction and perspective qualifications for Tanzanians. Chamber of Mines, University of team in international competition
While Capital offers internal employment opportunities, it Dodoma Endowment Fund and today.
to ensure Capital realises its objectives
has expanded its commitment to developing local skills Ambassador Mpungwe is a highly been involved on the Council of the
of adding sustainable value to local He also undertakes a variety of
in mining and other industries through formalising a joint accomplished career diplomat University of Dar es Salaam.
communities who became Tanzania’s First High philanthropic work with local
venture partnership with International Apprenticeship and
Competency Academy (IACA) in Tanzania to provide technical Commissioner to South Africa in communities, and regularly provides
trades training and qualifications for Tanzanians. 1994. Prior to that, he held several PROFILE meals for those in need on the streets
high-profile diplomatic roles including of Cairo.
The Academy will offer apprenticeship programs and KHALED MORTAGY
Personal Assistant to the President As reflected by these contributions
accreditation for Levels 1-3 Technical Trades qualifications at
of the United Republic of Tanzania; Chairman of Capital Drilling (Egypt) to Egyptian society, Khaled is firmly
its network of technical training centres,
Private Secretary to the Chief aligned to Capital’s philosophy
Ltd
Courses offered by IACA will be accredited by the Secretary, Secretary to the Cabinet of working to benefit the local
Khaled Mortagy is Chairperson of
Engineering, Construction, Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Head of the Civil Service, and communities in Egypt through
Capital’s Egyptian subsidiary Capital
UK under its partnership with Safety Works. For the first Director of Africa and Middle East in employment and education. He
Drilling (Egypt) Ltd. He has been
time in the country, this will provide graduates with an the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the also values the company’s efforts
involved with Capital Egypt since
internationally recognised trade skill and international United Republic of Tanzania. in working closely with Government
its inception in 2005, assisting the
standard competency levels. authorities to grow the mining sector
His diplomatic contributions have company establish its operations in
Courses will also be accredited by the Tanzanian regulator, been recognised with the award of the the country and continuing to leverage and attract investors to the country.
namely National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) and ‘Order of Good Hope’, South Africa’s his expertise and profile to support its
Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA). Importantly, highest Award granted to foreign ongoing business development. info@capdrill.com
these centres will also offer skills assessment of the prior citizens for his service in liberating
learnings of thousands of existing Tanzanian trades people. South Africa and promoting closer ties Khaled is a highly successful www.capdrill.com
between Tanzania and South Africa, as entrepreneur. He founded a catering