Elliott adds Dar to office network

Following the launch of a road route from the south of Africa to Dar es Salaam in order to bypass congestion in the Tanzanian port, Elliott International has now opened an office in Dar es Salaam to service increased business from expatriates and citizens. The operation is headed by Francisca Mawala, a returning Tanzanian citizen who has worked for Elliott International in Francistown for over 10 years. The company has also set up a centre to co-ordinate moves of goods into and out of Africa and around the continent. Based at its long-established branch in Gaborone Botswana, the centre is managed by Aubrey Bowles. “No matter how many border crossings or service partners are involved in a move, our client deals only with this office and receives only one invoice covering door to door removals,” says Bowles. “We will be extending our physical presence further into East and West Africa in the near future,” says Bowles, who notes that business in Africa is booming. “Zimbabwe is preparing for massive investment, particularly in the mining sector. Nigeria is seeking partners for its banking and petroleum industries. Other countries in the sub Saharan region are also looking for business partnerships.”