Nitro Explosives was founded by Johan Viljoen South African businessman and entrepreneur and Tanzanian businessman Yussuf H. Mushi already running several companies in Tanzania and who believed in the success of this new enterprise. The board of the company is also composed by several financial partners who allowed the building of the capital of Nitro Explosives Tanzania.

Nitro Explosives Main Office is located in Arusha which hosts the bulk of the management and operational staff, including Financial Management, Operations and Logistics Management, HR, and New Business Development. Nitro Explosives boasts offices in: