The rise and fall of Yusuf Manji’s business empire

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The late tycoon Yusuf Manji. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. Yusuf Manji, a prominent Tanzanian businessman who once commanded admiration and respect across the bustling streets of Dar es Salaam, was laid to rest in Florida, USA, on Monday.

His entrepreneurial journey with Quality Group Limited (QGL), a sprawling empire valued at $700 million and spanning manufacturing, agricultural machinery and real estate, left an indelible mark on Tanzania's business landscape.