MIXX BY YAS LAUNCHES WAKALA APP TO TRANSFORM AGENT OPERATIONS IN TANZANIA

Angelica Pesha, Chief Executive Officer of Mixx by Yas, addresses guests (not in the picture) during a dinner gala event for super agents and partners held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The event marked the launch of the Wakala App, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to transform how agents manage their businesses and enhance service efficiency for over 22 million customers nationwide, as well as the introduction of 'Bustisha Wakala', a financing solution aimed at providing working capital to agents.

Dar es Salaam, March 27, 2026 – Mixx by Yas has officially unveiled the Wakala App, a first-of-its-kind digital platform designed to revolutionize how mobile money agents manage their businesses while enhancing service delivery for its more than 22 million customers nationwide.

The launch took place during a Partners Gala event at Mlimani City, bringing together key agents from across the country. The event served not only as a celebration of the company’s achievements over the past year but also as a platform to outline its strategic direction for 2026.

Speaking during the event, Chief Executive Officer Angelica Pesha expressed appreciation to agents for their continued contribution to the company’s growth.

“You are the backbone of our customer reach across every corner of the country. Through your dedication, discipline, and quality of service, you have built a strong foundation for Mixx’s growth,” she said.

Pesha emphasized that the company’s success is rooted in transparency, trust, and customer-centric service delivery. She also highlighted that Mixx has received certification from the GSMA Mobile Money program, affirming compliance with international standards in security, transparency, and customer data protection.

NBC HOSTS SPECIAL FORUM TO SHARPEN WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

NBC’s Liability Products and Sales Manager Ms. Dorothea Mabonye (holding the microphone), contributes to a discussion during a special forum organized by NBC for women traders and entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. Also pictured are NBC’s Director of Compliance, Ms. Sarah Laiser-Sumaye (third left); financial literacy expert, Dr. Amina Baamary (third right); Entrepreneur and investor in the hospitality sector, Ms. Haika Lawere (right); insurance expert from Partner of Pierson Insurance, Ms. Moureen Majaliwa; and NBC’s Manager of Public Relations and Communications, Ms. Brendansia Kileo.

NBC’s Director of Compliance, Ms. Sarah Laiser-Sumaye (pictured), leading the special forum organized by NBC Bank for women traders and entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam over the weekend.

Dar es Salaam, March 30, 2026 — National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment by convening a special forum that brought together women traders and entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam.

The forum, held over the weekend as part of the bank’s ‘NBC Women’s Month’ activities marking International Women’s Day, focused on strengthening women’s economic capacity through innovation, financial inclusion, and business resilience.

Building Capacity Beyond Business Start-Up

Led by NBC’s Director of Compliance, Ms. Sarah Laiser-Sumaye, the forum served as both a knowledge-sharing platform and a space for peer learning. Participants engaged in discussions spanning economic, social, and health-related topics, while also exchanging real-life experiences on navigating business challenges and leveraging growth opportunities.

Speaking during the forum, Ms. Laiser-Sumaye emphasized that while many women have made strides in starting businesses, sustaining and scaling them remains a critical challenge.

“Despite the progress made, many women-owned businesses still collapse due to poor management and lack of professional business practices. A significant number of women fail to maintain proper financial records, making it difficult to distinguish between personal and business expenses,” she noted.

She urged participants to prioritize strong business management practices, particularly in record-keeping and marketing, as essential pillars for long-term success.