MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.12.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ZANZIBAR STATE TRADING CORPORATION

 

 

Registered Office :

Maisara St, Zanzibar,

 

 

Country :

Tanzania

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1968

 

 

Legal Form :

State Corporation

 

 

Line of Business :

Has the mandate for the development, promotion, quality improvement and enhancement of the competitiveness of cloves and other agricultural products

 

 

No. of Employees :

100

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

No complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

Tanzania

B2

B2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

TANZANIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Tanzania is one of the world's poorest economies in terms of per capita income, however, it has achieved high overall growth rates based on gold production and tourism. Tanzania has largely completed its transition to a liberalized market economy, though the government retains a presence in sectors such as telecommunications, banking, energy, and mining. The economy depends on agriculture, which accounts for more than one-quarter of GDP, provides 85% of exports, and employs about 80% of the work force. The World Bank, the IMF, and bilateral donors have provided funds to rehabilitate Tanzania's aging economic infrastructure, including rail and port infrastructure that are important trade links for inland countries. Recent banking reforms have helped increase private-sector growth and investment, and the government has increased spending on agriculture to 7% of its budget. The financial sector in Tanzania has expanded in recent years and foreign-owned banks account for about 48% of the banking industry''s total assets. Competition among foreign commercial banks has resulted in significant improvements in the efficiency and quality of financial services, though interest rates are still relatively high, reflecting high fraud risk. All land in Tanzania is owned by the government, which can lease land for up to 99 years. Proposed reforms to allow for land ownership, particularly foreign land ownership, remain unpopular. Continued donor assistance and solid macroeconomic policies supported a positive growth rate, despite the world recession. In 2008, Tanzania received the world''s largest Millennium Challenge Compact grant, worth $698 million, and in December 2012 the Millennium Challenge Corporation selected Tanzania for a second Compact. Dar es Salaam used fiscal stimulus and loosened monetary policy to ease the impact of the global recession. GDP growth in 2009-12 was a respectable 6% per year due to high gold prices and increased production

Source : CIA

SUBJECT'S NAME   

 

Registered Name:

ZANZIBAR STATE TRADING CORPORATION

Requested Name:

ZANZIBAR STATE TRADING CORPORATION

Other Names:

ZSTC

 

 

ADDRESS AND TELECOMMUNICATION

 

Physical Address:

Maisara St, Zanzibar,

Postal Address:

P. o. Box 26

 

Zanzibar

Country:

Tanzania

Phone:

255-24-2233271 / 2232577

Fax:

255-24-2231550

Email:

bintalmas@zstcznz.org

Website:

www.zstcznz.org

 

 

CREDIT OPINION

                                                                    

Financial Index as of December 2012 shows subject firm with a medium risk of credit. However, bank and credit information obtained reveal a history of prompt payments.

 

 

LEGAL

                                                                    

Legal Form:

State Corporation

Date Incorporated:

1968

Reg. Number:

Tanzania

Nominal Capital

TZS. 1,000,000

Subscribed Capital

TZS. 1,000,000

Subscribed Capital is Subscribed in the following form:

 

Position

Shares

Mr. Kassim Maalim Suleiman

Chairman

 

Mr. Juma Ali Juma

Vice Chairman

 

Mrs. Mwanahija Almas Ali

MD

 

Mr.  Suleiman Juma Jongo

Deputy MD

 

Mr. Mohamed Anad Mohamed

Director

 

Mrs. Saum Khatib Haji

Director

 

Mrs. Taifa Masheko Ali

Director

 

Mrs. Maimuna Omar Ali

Director

 

Mr.  Ussi Mohd Juma

Director

 

Mr.  Ramadhan Kombo Feruzi

Director

 

Mr.  Vissa Kambi Abdallah

Director

 

Mr. Ali Hilal Vuai

Secretary

 

Mr.  Saidi Muhidin Khamis

Manager

 

Government of Tanzania

Parent

100%

 

 

RELATED COMPANIES

                                                                    

Government of Tanzania

Parent.

None

Subsidiary company.

None

Affiliated company.

None

Shareholder of subject firm.

Various in Tanzania

Branches of the firm

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Has the mandate for the development, promotion, quality improvement and enhancement of the competitiveness of cloves and other agricultural products

Imports:

Asia,. Middle East

Exports:

Worldwide

Trademarks:

None

Terms of sale:

100% tenders

 

 

Main Customers:

firms and organizations  

Employees:

100 employees.

Vehicles:

Several motor vehicles.

Territory of sales:

Tanzania

Location:

Owned premises, 100,000 square feet,

 

 

AUDITORS AND INSURANCE

                                                                    

Auditors:

Information not available.

Insurance Brokers:

Information not available.

 

 

FINANCE

                                                                    

Currency Reported:

Tanzanian Shillings (TZS.)

Approx. Ex. Rate:

1 US Dollar = 1606.49 Tanzanian Shillings

Fiscal Year End:

December 31, 2012

Inflation:

According to information given by independent sources, the inflation at December 31st, 2012 was of 13%.

 

Financial Information not Submitted

 

 

 

 

 

Profit and Loss (expressed in USD.)

 

 

2012

Budget Sales

 

20,000,000

 

 

BANK

                                                                    

Bank Name:

Bank of Tanzania

Branch:

Tanzania

Comments:

None

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES

                                                                    

Experiences:

Good

 

 

 

NOTARIAL BONDS

None

 

 

COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    

 

This information was obtained from outside sources other than the subject company itself and confirmed the above subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.62.12

UK Pound

1

Rs.101.53

Euro

1

Rs.85.41

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

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NB

                                       New Business

 

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This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

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