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Mr Mustafa Njie, Chairman and CEO of TAF Holding Company Ltd.

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Mr. Mustapha Njie,
Chairman and CEO

Contact:
Cemetery Road,
Kanifing Industrial Estate
P.O. Box 121, Banjul, The Gambia
Tel: (220) 392333
Fax: (220) 390033
E-mail: taf@tafgambia.com / info@tafgambia.com
Website: www.tafgambia.com

The Company



Taf Construction Ltd (TCL) was found and incorporated in 1990.TCL started with the construction of dwelling units and with its unrivaled performance was classified as Class "A" Contractor to compete with international contractors. TCL's success in the construction industry and a performing Gambian economy led to a diversification into Estate development, building materials and the construction of hotel facilities to meet an increasing/insatiable demand for hotel beds. Over the past several years, Taf Holding company's delivery of quality services on time and on budget, particularly in the tourism sector has gained international recognition leading to Mr. Moustapha Njie Chairman and CEO being honored with the following awards: 1998 ECGB award for excellence and quality - 1992 Business man of the year.

Activities

Taf Construction Ltd

New Trust Bank building at Westfield junction

TCL, the construction wing, is the brain child of Taf Holding Co. Ltd> No construction project is too big or too small for TCL. TCL is engaged in the following construction activities:

  • Private development

  • Office complexe

  • Warehouse development

  • General civil engineering works

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    Taf Estate Developers (TED)

    A private residence under construction in Fajara

    TED is the one and only Estate development agency in The Gambia. On record, TED has successfully developed and furnished self-catering apartments, namely: 3Nos. rented two-bedroom self-catering apartments short, medium and long terms. TED develops, sells, leases or rent middle and high-income dwellings.

    Taf Building Products (TBP)

    The showroom and stores are located along the Banjul/Serrekunda highway. TBP sells the following: ceramic tiles, red and white timber, cement, sliding windows and doors, ironmongery, iron rods, sanitary wares. TBP is the agent for UK based REID STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS and ARMITAGE SHANKS. TBP is open to procurement of quality building materials from abroad.

    Taf Tourism Development - TAFBEL

    Tafbel Maisonettes, Kololi, a quality four-star hotel

    Given Gambia's tourism potential and the recent boom in tourism, Tafbel Tourism Development developed a 200 bed 4-star hotel. The hotel caters for both tourists and business travelers. Tafbel Tourism Development intends to develop more facilities of this nature and would welcome partnership or joint venture arrangements from any interested parties.

    Rooms

    Our rooms consist of facilities you will need for a comfortable stay:

  • kitchenettes, fully equipped should you want to prepare a light meal

  • ensuite bathrooms, with both tub and shower

  • multi channeled satellite television

  • air conditioning

  • telephone with direct dialing facilities

  • and an electronic room safe for peace of mind


  • Bars & Restaurants

    Tafbel Maisonettes offers a choice of elegant and casual dinning.  Both the bar and restaurant overlook the pool and terrace area and is under the supervision of our renowned manager.

    The restaurant is fully air conditioned and offers an international cuisine.

    In a charming setting, at the entrance to the hotel is an ice cream parlour, which also serves a selection of pastries and coffee.

    Conferencing

    Tafbel Maisonettes offers a fully airconditioned and well equipped conferencing centre which can be booked at any time.  It is ideal for meetings, cocktails, and of course conferencing.

    Leisure

    At the heart of Tafbel Maisonettes, the Gambian sunshine overshadows our swimming pool craved with sun-beds at all corners for sun loungers. The Boule bar is also situated by the pool together with the Yahis restaurant.

    Closeby the pool are sport facilities, such as pool tables, table-tennis, darts, etc ...
    Taf Tourism Development - TAF ANNEX

    Annex

  • Fourteen Self Catering Two-Room Suites

  • 24-Hour Security and Reception Services

  • 5-minute walk to the beach and Tafbel Maisonettes

  • Free Access to all Tafbel Maisonettes Facilities

  • Matured Garden


  • Bedroom

  • Fully air conditioned bedroom

  • Double bed and bed-side lamp

  • Four door wardrobe with mirror

  • Dressing table

  • Iron and Ironing board


  • Living Room

  • Imported Sofa and Settees

  • Center and Coffee Tables

  • Satellite TV with 5 channels

  • Fully Air-Conditioned

  • Direct Dialing Telephone Facility


  • Kitchenette/Dining

  • Fully Fitted Kitchenette with Cooking Utilities

  • Dining Table for 4 persons

  • Microwave Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer and Gas Cooker


  • Taf Tourism Development - kerr ya bajen

    Bedroom

  • Fully Air-Conditioned

  • Double-bed and Bedside Lamps

  • Four-Door Wardrobe with Mirrors

  • Dressing Table

  • Telephone

  • Living Room



  • Fully Air-Conditioned

  • Writing Desk and Chair

  • Sofa & Seats

  • Coffee Table and Lamps

  • Wall Units

  • Satellite TV & Video

  • Telephone


  • Fully Air-Conditioned Fitted Kitchenette

  • Dining Table with Chairs

  • Gas Cooker/Oven

  • Microwave Oven

  • Refrigerator/Freezer

  • Iron and Ironing Board

  • Utensils


  • Projects

    "Operation House the Nation":

    TAF Holding is the pioneer in housing development in the private sector. The project is co-financed by Shelter Afrique. The project, which started early 2000, caters for all levels of society. It is divided into four categories: one for the very high-income group; the second one is for the moderately high-income group, the third for middle and the fourth for the low-income group. Taf is looking at low-income housing where it is planned to utilize locally available materials with appropriate technology to produce, among other things, stabilized laterite bricks for the construction of core houses. 1000 units are to be built by 2005 all over the country.

    Quality, safety in Human Resources

    Taf's objective is to develop existing and new project through global partnerships and joint ventures in order to be enlisted on the open market in the future.

    The African Enterprise Network:

    TAF holding Co. belongs and actively participate to The African Enterprise Network, launched in 2000 in Addis Ababa and which comprises over 500 African entrepreneurs from over 31 African countries. The initiative is sponsored by OECD, USAID and other donors. The objective is to engage governments in a dialogue on policy changes for sustainable development and to encourage cross border trade and investment within the continent.

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    © World INvestment NEws, 2001.
    This is the electronic edition of the special country report on Gambia published in Forbes Global Magazine.

    May, 14th 2001 Issue.
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