Mwani

Mwani is a term used in Swahili-speaking East Africa that is associated with maritime affairs and port-related contexts. In recent years, it has also been adopted as the name of a government-backed port operator in Tanzania, Mawani Tanzania Limited, which uses the brand Mawani.

Mawani Tanzania Limited was established by the Government of Tanzania in the 2020s to oversee port assets and operations that were previously managed under the Tanzania Ports Authority. The aim of Mawani is to modernize Tanzania’s port system, improve efficiency, and attract private investment while maintaining public oversight and national control over strategic port infrastructure.

In its mandate, Mawani is responsible for managing major ports in Tanzania, including the Port of Dar es Salaam, which handles a large portion of the country’s trade, along with other regional ports. The organization works to develop cargo handling capacity, implement digital systems, and improve the efficiency of customs and logistics processes. Mawani also engages with private sector partners through public-private partnerships and other investment arrangements to upgrade facilities, expand capacity, and enhance regional connectivity.

In the broader context, the name Mawani appears in various official and commercial references related to maritime administration in Tanzania and surrounding regions. Related topics include the Tanzania Ports Authority and the country’s effort to reform and modernize its port and logistics sector to support economic development.