“Impactful investment, purposeful future.”
A leading Mozambican enterprise holding fostering sustainable growth, human development, and high-impact innovation across strategic sectors.
The African Institute for the Promotion of Distance Education (IAPED) was founded in 2012 by a group of Mozambicans with extensive experience in education, specifically in distance learning. Its bylaws were published in the Boletim da República nº 50, III Series, 4th Supplement, on December 18, 2012, registered with the Legal Entities Registry Office under nº 100350467. IAPED subsequently evolved into the incorporation of IAPED Holdings SA, an enterprise holding company designed to diversify and expand activities across strategic sectors of national importance for Mozambique.
A pivotal milestone was the establishment in 2014 of Instituto de Ciências e Educação à Distância (ISCED), which later evolved into Universidade Aberta ISCED (UnISCED), renowned as the first online university in Mozambique. UnISCED pioneers the democratization of higher education through modern digital platforms, ensuring inclusive, accessible, and high-quality tertiary education.
Today, IAPED Holdings, SA has consolidated its presence across key sectors of the Mozambican economy, bringing together six companies: UnISCED, Agrotsombela, Kaya Investimentos, SA, Frescos de Planalto, Edutech, and Doxa Beach Hotel.
"Investing today to harvest a more prosperous, sustainable tomorrow for all Mozambicans."
To develop and manage high-impact investments in strategic sectors, providing innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to economic growth and social progress across Mozambique.
To consolidate our position as one of Mozambique’s premier business groups, recognized for leadership across education, technology, agribusiness, and infrastructure, operating on principles of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.
IAPED Holdings, SA manages a diversified portfolio of six companies operating in vital sectors for national development.
Digital benchmark university offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees through advanced e-learning platforms, ensuring accessible, high-quality education.
Integrated agribusiness dedicated to sustainable vegetable farming and animal husbandry, applying modern techniques that foster food security and reduce import dependency.
Civil engineering and public works contractor specialized in infrastructure, housing, and road communication projects, supplying premium construction materials.
Processing and distribution of superior quality meats and vegetables, focused on domestic production, certified hygiene, complete traceability, and national food valuation.
Manufacturing unit assembling and commercializing electronic devices (tablets, laptops, desktops) tailored for educational and corporate environments in Mozambique.
Three-star oceanfront accommodation in Zavora Bay, with dining, leisure activities, and facilities for special events.
A track record of flagship initiatives reflecting our commitment to critical infrastructure, agribusiness modernization, and local industrial manufacturing in Mozambique.
Design and ground-up construction of two state-of-the-art Educational Resource Centers located in Gondola (Manica Province) and Katembe (Maputo Province). Equipped with virtual classrooms, modern IT labs, and cutting-edge videoconferencing systems, fostering educational inclusion and excellence.
Development and installation of a high-capacity modern swine slaughterhouse in Zembe, Manica Province. Featuring state-of-the-art cold-chain meat processing, rigorous food hygiene certifications, and local value creation to bridge the animal protein deficit.
Creation of an industrial manufacturing unit in Maputo dedicated to assembling computers, tablets, and electronic hardware. Reducing import dependence and providing accessible, localized digital tools for education and enterprise.
Built upon deep knowledge of Mozambique’s development priorities, operating through an integrated business model combining innovation, sustainability, and shared value creation.
Concentrating the group's investments in the 5 priority areas defined by IAPED Holdings: online higher education, educational technology, agribusiness, civil construction, and livestock and meat processing.
Deploying impactful projects in high-potential regions with specialized service gaps, such as Manica (Gondola and Zembe) and peri-urban Maputo (Katembe).
A cohesive internal value chain: Edutech supplies hardware to UnISCED, UnISCED trains qualified professionals for Kaya Investimentos and Agrotsombela, cutting costs and securing quality.
The only Mozambican corporate group integrating online higher education (UnISCED), educational technology (Edutech), agribusiness (Agrotsombela), civil construction (Kaya Investimentos), and livestock and meat processing (Frescos de Planalto).
Technology is the core: from digital learning at UnISCED to cold-chain meat processing at Zembe and hardware assembly.
Projects designed to be financially viable, socially equitable, and ecologically responsible, building long-term community trust.
Leadership with unequaled familiarity with Mozambican socioeconomic reality, tailoring solutions to real purchasing power and needs.
IAPED Holdings, SA operates under a robust corporate governance model, powered by a multidisciplinary leadership team across education, engineering, technology, agronomy, and business management. The holding company exercises strategic supervision over its subsidiaries, ensuring operational harmonization, resource optimization, and sustainable growth targets.
Composed of recognized leaders across education, engineering, technology, agronomy, and business management.
Centralized holding guidance ensuring operational alignment, resource efficiency, and sustainable expansion targets.
Operating under strict legal, fiscal, and corporate compliance standards, registered under nº 100350467.
IAPED Holdings builds strategic partnerships across public, technological, financial, logistics, and operational areas, turning collaboration into practical benefits for its group companies.
Cooperation with MINEDH and MAAP, as well as with INED and CNAQ, supporting education, quality assurance, and sustainable agricultural development.
Strategic partnership with global electronic component manufacturers for Edutech, guaranteeing state-of-the-art technology and competitive supply chains.
Engagement with commercial banks and development finance institutions to explore suitable financing for large-scale projects.
IAPED Holdings develops cooperation in extension, logistics, supply, and other strategic areas, creating shared services, stronger distribution, and practical operational benefits for its group companies.