SERIKALI YAKIRI SHULE ILIYOJENGWA NA BENKI YA NMB INA VIWANGO VYA JUU

Bahi, Dodoma

Serikali imeipongeza NMB Bank Plc kwa kukamilisha ujenzi wa shule ya sekondari ya bweni kwa wanafunzi wenye mahitaji maalumu katika Wilaya ya Bahi, Mkoa wa Dodoma, mradi wenye thamani ya Shilingi bilioni 5 ambao umekamilika kwa asilimia 100.

Pongezi hizo zimetolewa na Naibu Katibu Mkuu anayeshughulikia Elimu, Atupele Mwambene, alipotembelea na kukagua mradi huo, akisema shule hiyo imejengwa kwa viwango vya juu vinavyokidhi mahitaji ya wanafunzi wenye uhitaji maalumu nchini.

Kwa mujibu wa Mwambene, shule hiyo imewekewa miundombinu yote muhimu ikiwemo mabweni, vitanda, madawati na vifaa vingine vinavyohitajika kwa mazingira bora ya kujifunzia na kuishi kwa wanafunzi.

"Shule hii imejengwa kwa kiwango cha juu sana na imekamilika kwa asilimia 100. Ina uwezo wa kuhudumia wanafunzi 160 na inatarajiwa kuanza kupokea wanafunzi mwezi Januari 2027 mara baada ya kukamilika kwa taratibu za usajili," alisema.

Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi wa Uhusiano na Wawekezaji, Uendelevu na Mawasiliano wa NMB Bank Plc, Innocent Yonazi, alisema mradi huo ni sehemu ya dhamira ya benki hiyo ya kuimarisha upatikanaji wa elimu kwa makundi maalumu na kuchangia maendeleo endelevu ya jamii.

Alisema NMB inaamini elimu ni nyenzo muhimu ya kuleta mabadiliko ya kijamii na kiuchumi, ndiyo sababu imeendelea kuwekeza katika miradi inayoongeza fursa za elimu kwa watoto wenye mahitaji maalumu na makundi mengine yanayohitaji msaada.

"Mradi huu una lengo la kupanua fursa za elimu kwa watoto wenye mahitaji maalumu na kuhakikisha wanapata mazingira bora ya kujifunzia. Hii ni sehemu ya mchango wetu katika maendeleo ya taifa kupitia uwekezaji wa kijamii," alisema Yonazi.

Aliongeza kuwa katika kipindi cha miaka mitano iliyopita, NMB Bank imetoa zaidi ya Shilingi bilioni 24 kwa ajili ya utekelezaji wa miradi mbalimbali ya maendeleo ya jamii nchini kupitia programu zake za uwajibikaji kwa jamii.

ABSA BANK EQUIPS INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS WITH CRITICAL ECONOMIC AND MARKET INSIGHTS

Director of Global Markets at Absa Bank Tanzania, Ms. Irene Rwegalulira (right), and Senior Specialist Trader, Client Solutions at Absa Group, Mr. Gerald Nana (left), engage with institutional investors during a one-day workshop organized by the bank to discuss economic outlooks for Tanzania and selected international markets. The session was held yesterday in Dar es Salaam.

Absa Bank Tanzania's Global Markets Director, Ms. Irene Rwegalulira, addresses institutional investors during the opening of a one-day workshop organized by the bank to share economic insights on Tanzania and key global markets.

Senior Specialist Trader, Client Solutions at Absa Group, Mr. Kabelo Bogopa, engages with institutional investors during a one-day workshop hosted by Absa Bank Tanzania to discuss economic trends in Tanzania and global markets.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; June 18, 2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting institutional investors with strategic market intelligence after hosting a high-level seminar that brought together key stakeholders from across Tanzania’s financial services sector.

The event convened representatives from insurance companies, microfinance institutions, pension funds, fund managers, brokerage firms, regulatory bodies and other non-bank financial institutions to discuss Tanzania’s economic outlook and emerging developments in regional and global markets.

The seminar focused on helping investors navigate an increasingly complex economic environment marked by fluctuating interest rates, foreign exchange volatility and geopolitical uncertainties that continue to influence global financial markets.

Speaking during the opening session, Absa Bank Tanzania Director of Global Markets, Irene Rwegalulira, emphasized the need for investors to remain proactive and strategically positioned amid evolving market conditions.

“Success in today’s environment is not about predicting every market movement. It is about being prepared, protected, and well-positioned when change happens,” she said.

Rwegalulira noted that despite ongoing shifts in both domestic and international economic conditions, significant opportunities continue to exist for investors who have access to the right information and effective risk management strategies.

She reiterated Absa’s commitment to helping institutional clients navigate uncertainty through expert market insights, innovative financial solutions and tailored advisory support.

“Our role as your Global Markets partner is to help you navigate uncertainty, manage risk effectively, and unlock opportunities with confidence and precision,” she added.

ABSA, ABSA DAR CITY MARATHON DONATE BLOOD & MATERNAL HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT TO MNAZI MMOJA HOSPITAL

Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (second left), hands over hospital equipment to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Nurse-in-Charge, Ms. Shufaa Kaniki (right), during a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam. On the left is The Runners Club Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Mwangungulu, accompanied by hospital staff members. The donation, aimed at supporting maternal and child health services, follows the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 June 2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with The Runners Club, yesterday handed over critical maternal healthcare equipment and medical supplies to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital while also conducting a large-scale blood donation drive aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s healthcare system and saving lives.

The initiative forms part of the legacy impact of the 6th edition of the Absa Dar City Marathon 2026, which attracted more than 5,000 runners across the 21.1km, 10km and 5km race categories. Beyond promoting health and fitness, the marathon continues to serve as a platform for delivering meaningful social impact to communities.

The handover included a patient monitor machine requested by the hospital’s maternity ward to help address a shortage of this essential equipment. The machine will support healthcare professionals in continuously monitoring the vital signs of expectant and new mothers, enabling timely medical interventions and enhancing the quality of maternal care.

In addition, the partners donated a range of essential medical consumables and accessories, including gloves, urine bags, syringes, surgical masks, bandages, gauze and other critical supplies used daily in the provision of maternal healthcare services. These items will help strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide safe and effective care for mothers and newborns.

Complementing the equipment donation, Absa Bank Tanzania and The Runners Club also conducted a blood donation drive to help boost national blood reserves and support patients requiring lifesaving transfusions. The campaign was simultaneously hosted at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, and at Absa Bank Tanzania Headquarters, where employees actively participated in an internal blood donation initiative.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ms Abigail Lukuvi, Citizenship and Events Manager at Absa Bank Tanzania, said the initiative demonstrates the marathon’s broader purpose of creating lasting social impact.

“At Absa Bank Tanzania, the marathon represents far more than an athletic event; it is a platform for transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through the donation of critical maternal healthcare equipment, essential medical supplies and life-saving blood, we are helping healthcare professionals provide better care while supporting patients and families when they need it most. This reflects our belief that the story of every Tanzanian matters and our commitment to empowering healthier communities because a thriving nation is built on the wellbeing of its people.”

DSE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE TZS 146.21 PER SHARE DIVIDEND AT 11TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Dar es Salaam, June 12, 2026 – Shareholders of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE Plc) have approved a total dividend of TZS 146.21 per share during the company's 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM), reflecting the Exchange's strong financial performance and continued commitment to delivering value to investors.

The AGM, held on Friday, June 12, 2026, brought together shareholders to review the Exchange's performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, and deliberate on key governance and strategic matters. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participation both physically at Exchange Tower in Dar es Salaam and virtually through the eAGM Mkutano platform.

A key highlight of the meeting was the approval of an ordinary dividend of TZS 69.00 per share, payable from the after-tax profits generated during the 2025 financial year. Shareholders also approved a special dividend of TZS 77.21 per share, bringing the total dividend approved for distribution to TZS 146.21 per share.

The dividend decision underscores DSE Plc's strong commitment to rewarding shareholders while maintaining its role as a leading institution in Tanzania's capital markets development.

According to information released by the Exchange following the AGM, the resolutions adopted by shareholders reflect confidence in the company's performance and future growth prospects. The approval of both ordinary and special dividends demonstrates the Exchange's ability to generate sustainable returns while preserving its strategic position in the country's financial sector.

NMB LAUNCHES SUPER APP AS FINANCIAL LITERACY TAKES CENTRE STAGE

NMB Bank Plc Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ruth Zaipuna (centre), joins the bank’s Executive Management in giving a thumbs-up shortly after the launch of NMB Mkononi Super App in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

NMB Bank Plc Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ruth Zaipuna (left), tries out features of the NMB Mkononi Super App during its launch in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. NMB Bancassurance Specialist Sangwani Mkandawile, centre, demonstrates the platform using an iPad.

New Platform Brings Together Loans, Insurance, Investments and Group Banking

June 16, 2026 | Dar es Salaam

NMB Bank has unveiled the NMB Mkononi Super App, a comprehensive digital platform that integrates loans, insurance, investments, group banking and payment services into a single ecosystem, while placing renewed emphasis on the importance of financial literacy in the digital age.

Launched in Dar es Salaam, the new platform is expected to transform how customers access financial services by reducing reliance on physical bank branches and enabling a wider range of banking solutions through mobile phones anytime and from anywhere.

Beyond traditional services such as sending and receiving money, paying bills and merchant payments, the Super App allows customers to open bank accounts, invest, purchase data bundles, access insurance products and manage social and economic groups, including Village Community Banks (VICOBA), through one digital platform.

Speaking during the launch, NMB Bank Plc Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ruth Zaipuna, said the platform represents a significant step in the bank’s digital transformation journey.

“NMB Mkononi Super App is not merely a banking application. It is a broader platform for opportunity and empowerment that enables Tanzanians to manage their financial lives more conveniently,” said Zaipuna.

She noted that the platform has been designed to serve diverse customer segments, including students, farmers, salaried employees, traders, entrepreneurs and investors, eliminating the need to use multiple systems to access different financial services.

The bank said eligible individual customers will be able to apply for loans of up to TSh 2 million, while qualifying small businesses can access financing of up to TSh 5 million directly through the application without completing paperwork or visiting a branch.

BENKI YA EXIM NA AFRICARRIERS WASAINI USHIRIKIANO WA KURAHISISHA UMILIKI WA MAGARI KWA WATANZANIA

Mkuu wa Masoko wa Africarriers Ltd, Mohamed Ladha (kushoto) akielezea zaidi ubora wa magari kwa Menejimenti, Wafanyakazi na Wateja wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania baada ya utiaji saini wa makubaliano ya ushirikiano kati ya Africarriers na Benki ya Exim Tanzania yenye lengo la kufadhili na kurahisisha ununuzi wa magari kwa watu binafsi, wajasiriamali, biashara ndogo na za kati (SMEs), pamoja na taasisi mbalimbali nchini kupitia mikopo yenye masharti nafuu ya ulipaji. Tukio hilo lilishuhudiwa na Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Shani Kinswaga (wa nne kulia), Mkuu wa Masoko na Mawasiliano wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Stanley Kafu (wa tano kulia) na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Africarriers Ltd, Fidahussein Rashid (wa tatu kushoto) jijini Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Juni 16, 2026 – Benki ya Exim Tanzania leo imeingia katika ushirikiano wa kimkakati na kampuni ya Africarriers kwa lengo la kurahisha na kutoa dhamana nafuu za ununuzi wa magari kwa watu binafsi, wafanyabiashara, wamiliki wa biashara ndogo na za kati kote nchini.

Ushirikiano huu unadhihirisha dhamira ya dhati ya Benki ya Exim Tanzania ya kutoa zaidi ya huduma za kibenki kwa wananchi na kutoa suluhisho bunifu kwa wateja ili kukidhi mahitaji yao yanayobadilika kila siku na hatimaye kuchangia ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa.

Kupitia huduma hii ya ufadhili wa magari, wateja wapya na waliopo wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania watapata mikopo ya kununua magari mapya na yaliyotumika ya aina mbalimbali, ikiwemo chapa zinazozidi kupata umaarufu kutokana na ubunifu na ubora wake kama Jetour, Eicher, Sany na JAC Motors. 

Huduma hii inatoa masharti nafuu ya malipo ya awali pamoja na mpango mzuri na nafuu wa marejesho unaobadilika kulingana na uwezo wa mteja. Huduma hii inalenga kuwezesha umiliki wa magari kwa njia rahisi na ya gharama nafuu zaidi kwa watu binafsi, familia na wamiliki wa biashara mbalimbali.

Wateja watanufaika na malipo ya kila mwezi yenye unafuu kwa kipindi cha hadi miezi 72, jambo linalofanya ndoto ya kumiliki gari la kuaminika na lenye ubora wa hali ya juu kufikiwa kwa urahisi zaidi kuliko wakati mwingine wowote.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya kusaini makubaliano hayo, Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Shani Kinswaga alisema ushirikiano huo umebuniwa mahsusi kwa ajili ya kuwahudumia makundi mbalimbali ya wateja, ikiwemo waajiriwa, wamiliki wa biashara, wajasiriamali, watu wenye kipato kikubwa, biashara ndogo na za kati pamoja na taasisi za kibiashara zinazohitaji suluhisho bora za usafiri bila kuathiri mtaji wao wa uendeshaji.

"Benki ya Exim Tanzania tunaendelea kujizatiti kwa kutumia ubunifu wa hali ya juu kuwawezesha wateja wetu na kuwasaidia kufikia malengo yao. Ushirikiano wetu na Africarriers unatuwezesha kutoa huduma rahisi na zinazobadilika za ufadhili wa magari ambazo zitawawezesha watu binafsi na wamiliki wa biashara kupata usafiri wa kuaminika huku wakihifadhi rasilimali zao za kifedha kwa mahitaji mengine muhimu," alisema Shani.

NMB YAZINDUA MKONONI SUPER APP, YAUNGANISHA MIKOPO, BIMA NA UWEKEZAJI KATIKA MFUMO MMOJA

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji na Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna (katikati), akiwa na Menejimenti Kuu ya benki hiyo wakionyesha ishara ya furaha mara baada ya uzinduzi wa NMB Mkononi Super App jijini Dar es Salaam, Jumanne, Juni 16, 2026.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji na Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna (kushoto), akijaribu huduma za NMB Mkononi Super App wakati wa uzinduzi wake jijini Dar es Salaam, Jumanne, Juni 16, 2026. Anayemwelekeza kwa kutumia iPad ni Mtaalamu wa Bima wa NMB, Sangwani Mkandawile (katikati).

Mfumo Mpya Waunganisha Mikopo, Bima, Uwekezaji na Huduma za Vikundi

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Juni 16, 2026 – Benki ya NMB imezindua rasmi NMB Mkononi Super App, jukwaa jipya la kidijitali linalounganisha huduma mbalimbali za kifedha katika mfumo mmoja, hatua inayolenga kurahisisha upatikanaji wa huduma za benki na kuimarisha ujumuishaji wa kifedha nchini.

Kupitia jukwaa hilo, wateja wataweza kupata huduma za mikopo, bima, uwekezaji, malipo, huduma za vikundi pamoja na ununuzi wa bando la mawasiliano bila ulazima wa kutembelea matawi ya benki kwa huduma za kawaida.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji na Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa NMB Bank Plc, Ruth Zaipuna, alisema kuwa NMB Mkononi Super App ni zaidi ya programu ya kibenki, bali ni jukwaa la fursa na uwezeshaji linalolenga kuwahudumia makundi mbalimbali ya Watanzania.

“Jukwaa hili limeundwa kuwawezesha wanafunzi, wafanyakazi, wakulima, wafanyabiashara, wajasiriamali na wawekezaji kusimamia mahitaji yao ya kifedha kwa urahisi kupitia simu zao za mkononi,” alisema Zaipuna.

Katika hatua ya kuongeza upatikanaji wa mitaji, NMB imesema wateja binafsi wanaokidhi vigezo wataweza kuomba mikopo ya hadi Shilingi milioni mbili kupitia programu hiyo, huku wafanyabiashara wadogo wanaostahili wakipata mikopo ya hadi Shilingi milioni tano.

DR. ABDULMAJID NSEKELA EARNS PhD, REINFORCING CRDB BANK'S GOVERNANCE-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION

Pretoria, South Africa, June 12, 2026 – CRDB Bank Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dr. Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of South Africa (UNISA), achieving a significant academic milestone that reflects his commitment to excellence in leadership, governance, and sustainable banking.

Dr. Nsekela was awarded the doctoral degree following the successful completion of his thesis titled "Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of East African Banks: The Moderating Role of Information Leakage."

The research examines the relationship between corporate governance, transparency, and financial performance within East Africa's banking sector. It highlights how information leakage can negatively impact institutional effectiveness, while strong governance frameworks and disciplined disclosure practices strengthen resilience, investor confidence, and long-term growth.

The findings closely align with Dr. Nsekela's professional philosophy and leadership approach, which have been shaped by more than two decades of experience in banking, corporate finance, risk management, and executive leadership. Throughout his career, he has consistently championed sound governance and sustainable financial practices across the region.

Leadership Rooted in Continuous Learning

Speaking after the graduation ceremony, Dr. Nsekela described the achievement as a reflection of a lifelong commitment to learning and personal growth.

"This academic journey has been rooted in knowledge, curiosity, and continuous growth. Strong governance, as my research underscores, is not theoretical—it is the foundation upon which sustainable financial performance and institutional trust are built across East Africa," he said.

He also expressed gratitude to his professors, academic supervisors, and the broader UNISA community for their support throughout his doctoral studies. Special appreciation was extended to his family for their patience, understanding, and encouragement during the demanding academic journey.

Dr. Nsekela further encouraged fellow business leaders across Tanzania and Africa to embrace continuous education.

"To my fellow managing directors and chief executive officers in Tanzania and across Africa, learning is a continuous journey. We must deliberately create time to acquire new knowledge and skills that enhance our leadership capabilities, strengthen our decision-making, and ultimately improve the performance and sustainability of our institutions," he noted.

STANBIC BANK CEMENTS ITS LEADERSHIP IN FINANCIAL PROTECTION WITH MBEYA INSURANCE DRIVE

Stanbic Bank Tanzania Officer Bancassurance, Naphtal Ntangeki (right) takes a bajaj driver, Benezeti, through the benefits of insurance during the bank's insurance awareness clinic held at Kabwe Stand in Mbeya recently.

Mbeya, Tanzania – Stanbic Bank Tanzania has once again demonstrated its leadership in financial protection, extending its growing nationwide insurance awareness drive to Mbeya in a clear statement of the bank’s commitment to placing insurance at the heart of Tanzania’s financial inclusion agenda.

Held at Kabwe Stand, one of the city’s busiest transport hubs, the activation saw Stanbic take insurance education directly to the public, engaging traders and residents on how insurance protects what they have worked to build.

The drive reinforces Stanbic’s standing as one of the country’s most active financial institutions in the insurance awareness space, building on a deliberate strategy to lead the national conversation on risk management and to make financial protection more accessible and better understood.

Speaking during the activation, Naphtal Ntangeki, Officer Bancassurance, Stanbic Bank Tanzania, said the bank is intent on setting the pace in how insurance is understood and adopted across the country.

“At Stanbic, we see it as our responsibility to lead this conversation and to bring it to communities ourselves. We are not waiting for people to come to us, we are taking insurance education to where Tanzanians live and work, because we believe protection should be within everyone’s reach,” he said.

ABSA PARTNERS WITH WWF TO PLANT 1,300 TREES IN KISARAWE TO PROTECT CRITICAL WATER CATCHMENT AREAS

Absa Bank Tanzania Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Mr. Aron Luhanga (left), Absa Bank Tanzania Director of Customer Experience and Digital Services, Mr. Samuel Mkuyu (centre), and Kisarawe District Forest Conservator, Mr. Baraka Mtewa, plant trees during a World Environment Day celebration at Pugu Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve in Kisarawe District, Coast Region. Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with WWF, planted 1,300 trees as part of the environmental conservation initiative.

Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (left), and WWF Head of Finance and Administration, Mr. Manyerere Wajama, plant trees during World Environment Day activities at Pugu Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve in Kisarawe District, Coast Region.

Kisarawe, Tanzania; 12 June 2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), led a large-scale tree planting initiative in Kisarawe District, planting 1,300 trees Pugu Kazimzumbwi - a vital water catchment area that supports the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (DAWASA) supply to Temeke Municipality.

The initiative brought together key stakeholders including the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Wami/Ruvu Basin Water Board, Kisarawe District Council, and Absa Bank Tanzania colleagues, all united by a shared commitment to protecting Tanzania’s natural ecosystems and strengthening climate resilience.

This activity forms part of Absa’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda and reflects the bank’s citizenship commitment “To be a force for good,” as well as its purpose of “Empowering Africa's tomorrow together… one story at a time.”

Speaking at the event, Aron Luhanga, Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Tanzania, emphasized the importance of collective action: 

“This initiative is more than just planting trees - it is about securing the future of our communities and ensuring sustainable access to water resources. At Absa, we believe that ‘Your story matters,’ and today we are investing in a story of environmental protection, resilience, and shared responsibility. Through partnerships like this with WWF and government stakeholders, we continue to live our purpose of empowering Africa’s tomorrow, one story at a time.”

 

Sam Mkuyu, Director of Customer Experience and Digital Services, and the bank’s Executive Sponsor for ESG, highlighted the strategic importance of sustainability:

“Our ESG agenda is central to how we operate as a bank. This tree planting activity demonstrates our role as a responsible corporate citizen committed to being a force for good. By protecting critical water catchment areas like Kisarawe, we are not only addressing climate change but also supporting communities that depend on these resources. For us sustainability is not a choice - it is a responsibility we proudly embrace.”

NMB BANK TAKES MASS FINANCIAL LITERACY DRIVE TO THOUSANDS OF YOUTH

Head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, Bishop Dr Alex Malasusa (left), speaks with NMB Bank Plc Chief of Retail Banking, Filbert Mponzi (second right) and NMB Head of Branch Network and Sales, Donatus Richard (second left) shortly after officially launching the Twen’Zetu kwa Yesu Concert at the Tanganyika Packers grounds in Kawe, Dar es Salaam. Right is Upendo Media Managing Director Neng’ida Johanes. NMB was the concert’s main sponsor.

DAR ES SALAAM. NMB Bank has called for mass financial literacy to accompany the expansion of formal financial services, saying young people need practical knowledge of saving, budgeting, digital safety and responsible borrowing to benefit fully from financial inclusion.

The message was delivered during the Twen’Zetu kwa Yesu 2026 concert held on Saturday at the Tanganyika Packers grounds in Kawe, Dar es Salaam, bringing together thousands of young people from Tanzania and beyond.

The concert was organised by the Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania through Upendo Media, with a focus on faith, talent, family and economic development. Organisers said the event attracted more than 50,000 young people.

NMB Chief of Retail Banking, Filbert Mponzi said providing young people with accounts, loans and digital platforms was not enough unless they were also equipped with the knowledge required to use those services safely and productively.

“Our message to young people is to use technology for their development while building a positive culture of learning how to manage their money from an early stage,” Mr Mponzi said.

He said NMB used the event to provide education on saving, credit, insurance and the safe use of digital financial services. NMB used its "Bank on Wheels", and its banking Wakala agents to provide services including account opening and transactions.

DIAMOND DIVAS CHAMPION WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN INVESTMENT FUNDS AND CAPITAL MARKETS

Member of Parliament for Special Seats in Dar es Salaam Region and Chairperson of the Diamond Divas Group, Hon. Janeth Elias Mahawanga, speaks during a seminar organized by the group on financial literacy and investment in investment funds, held in Dar es Salaam.

Diamond Divas Group Secretary, Ms. Noryne Mmasi, speaks during a seminar organized by the group on financial literacy and investment in investment funds, held yesterday in Dar es Salaam.

Trainer in financial, economic, and investment funds, Mr. Emilian Busara, delivers financial and investment education during a seminar organized by the Diamond Divas Group on financial literacy and investment, held in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam - Women across Tanzania have been encouraged to take advantage of investment opportunities available through various investment funds as part of efforts to achieve the country's National Development Vision 2050 and build an inclusive industrial economy supported by broad-based financial inclusion.

The call was made by the Member of Parliament for Special Seats representing Dar es Salaam Region and Chairperson of the Diamond Divas Women's Microfinance Group, Hon. Janeth Elias Mahawanga, during a seminar on women's participation in investment funds. She said investing in such funds would help women increase capital for their businesses and improve their economic wellbeing.

“When we talk about the National Development Vision 2050 from a women's perspective, the Vision emphasizes the growth of individual household incomes as well as the national economy. It also highlights the importance of developing small-scale industries. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has provided a national vision, but its implementation depends on us as citizens. As women, we want to participate directly in implementing this Vision. We want to be part of the industrial economy and become investors in our own country,” said Hon. Janeth.

She added that seminars of this nature are essential in preparing women to participate fully in economic development by equipping them with knowledge on financial literacy, business management, investment opportunities, and entrepreneurship.

“Through this education, we as Diamond Divas aspire to become investors. We want to establish industries and create our own financial institution. To achieve all these goals, we must place greater emphasis on financial education, business skills, awareness of opportunities, and investment knowledge,” she said.

NMB YAPELEKA ELIMU YA FEDHA KWA MAELFU YA VIJANA

Mkuu wa Kanisa la Kiinjili la Kilutheri Tanzania (KKKT), Askofu Dk. Alex Malasusa (kushoto), akizungumza na Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara wa NMB Bank Plc, Filbert Mponzi (wa pili kulia), na Mkuu wa Mauzo na Mtandao wa Matawi wa NMB, Donatus Richard (wa pili kushoto), mara baada ya kuzindua rasmi Tamasha la Twen’Zetu kwa Yesu katika Viwanja vya Tanganyika Packers, Kawe, Dar es Salaam. Kulia ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Upendo Media, Neng’ida Johanes. NMB ilikuwa mdhamini mkuu wa tamasha hilo.

DAR ES SALAAM: Benki ya NMB imesisitiza umuhimu wa kupeleka elimu ya fedha kwa umma sambamba na kupanua huduma rasmi za kifedha, ikisema ujumuishaji wa kifedha unahitaji vijana kuelewa kuweka akiba, kupanga matumizi, kutumia huduma za kidijitali kwa usalama na kukopa kwa uwajibikaji.

Akizungumza katika Tamasha la Twen’Zetu kwa Yesu 2026 katika Viwanja vya Tanganyika Packers, Kawe, Dar es Salaam, Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara wa NMB, Filbert Mponzi, alisema vijana wanapaswa kujifunza kusimamia fedha zao mapema na kutumia teknolojia pamoja na vipaji vyao kujenga vyanzo vya kipato.

Katika tamasha hilo, NMB ilitoa elimu kuhusu akiba, mikopo, bima na huduma za kidijitali. Tawi Linalotembea la NMB—Bank on Wheels—pamoja na mawakala wa benki hiyo pia walitoa huduma za kifedha, zikiwemo kufungua akaunti na kufanya miamala.

Mkuu wa Kanisa la Kiinjili la Kilutheri Tanzania (KKKT), Askofu Dkt. Alex Gehaz Malasusa, aliwataka vijana kuunganisha fursa za kiuchumi na maadili, huku mshiriki Jennifer Minja akisema mafunzo hayo yameongeza uelewa wake kuhusu umuhimu wa akaunti, akiba na matumizi yanayowajibika ya mikopo.

AIRTEL AFRICA FOUNDATION YAZIDI KUWEZESHA JAMII ZA AFRIKA IKIWAMO KUUNGANISHA SHULE 3,296 NA INTANETI

Mwenyekiti wa Airtel Africa Foundation Plc, Segun Ogunsanya.

• Vijana na wanawake 30,530 wawezeshwa na mafunzo ya ufundi stadi

Airtel Africa Foundation imechapisha ripoti yake ya kwanza, inayoonyesha utekelezaji wa miradi yenye mchango chanya kwa jamii katika nyanja mbalimbali kama vile upatikanaji wa elimu, kuwajengea watu ujuzi wa kigiditali pamoja na kutengeneza fursa za kiuchumi kwa mamilioni ya waafrika.

Katika kipindi cha mwaka wa fedha 2025/26, Taasisi ya Airtel Africa Foundation ilitenga jumla ya Dola 6.2 milioni kwa ajili ya miradi inayotekelezwa chini ya nguzo zake nne za kimkakati za FEED ambayo ni Ujumuishi wa Kifedha, Elimu, Utunzaji wa Mazingira kwa manufaa ya sasa na vizazi vijavyo pamoja na Ujumuishi wa Kidijitali. Sambamba na nguzo tajwa elimu ni moja kati ya eneo lilopokea sehemu kubwa zaidi ya uwekezaji.

Miongoni mwa mafanikio makubwa yaliyorekodiwa ni pamoja na kuunganishwa kwa shule 1,028 kwenye huduma za intaneti kupitia ushirikiano kati ya Airtel Africa Foundation na UNICEF. Hii imeongeza idadi ya shule zilizounganishwa kufikia 3,296 katika nchi 13 za Afrika ikiwemo Tanzania, zikihudumia zaidi ya wanafunzi milioni 2 na walimu karibu 39,000.

COCA-COLA BRINGS TANZANIA CLOSER TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ THROUGH UNFORGETTABLE FAN EXPERIENCES

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd General Manager, David Chait speaks to the media after launching the FIFA World Cup 2026™ nationwide campaign designed to bring the magic of football closer than ever before. Coca-Cola Company, a proud partner of FIFA launched the campaign to capture the passion, drama and shared emotions that define the world’s biggest sporting event while creating meaningful opportunities for Tanzanian fans to connect, celebrate and participate.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | June 11, 2026 – Coca-Cola Tanzania is set to unite fans across the country in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with the launch of a nationwide campaign designed to bring the magic of football closer than ever before. Building on nearly five decades as a proud partner of FIFA, the campaign captures the passion, drama and shared emotions that define the world’s biggest sporting event while creating meaningful opportunities for Tanzanian fans to connect, celebrate and participate.

Running from June 1 to July 18, the campaign will come to life through immersive fan experiences, in‑store activations and dynamic digital engagement. From retail spaces to social hubs, Coca-Cola is turning everyday moments into shared celebrations—inviting everyone to be part of the World Cup experience.

This campaign is for all fans. Whether you’ve collected every kit from the last ten tournaments, follow the action through highlights and box scores, or simply love the energy that surrounds the world’s biggest sporting stage, Coca-Cola is by your side. As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ introduces more teams, more players and more matches than ever before, Coca-Cola is here to help Tanzanians celebrate every goal, every moment and every emotion together.

“Football is more than a game it’s a shared emotion that brings billions of people together, especially during the FIFA World Cup 26™,” said Kabula Nshimo, Director, Frontline Marketing, Coca-Cola Tanzania. “At Coca-Cola, we believe in the power of shared experiences. This campaign is about harnessing the incredible energy and emotional highs and lows that only the FIFA World Cup 26™can deliver, and turning them into real, meaningful connections. Whether fans are cheering online, in local bars or at home with friends and family, we’re bringing them closer to the moments that matter.”

WASANII WANNE WA TANZANIA WAANDIKA HISTORIA KATIKA MAONESHO YA 61 YA VENICE BIENNALE, NCHINI ITALIA

Tanzania Yarudi Kwenye Jukwaa Kubwa Zaidi la Sanaa Duniani na Kuvuta Hisia za Watazamaji wa Kimataifa

Tanzania imeendelea kujijengea nafasi katika majukwaa makubwa ya kimataifa baada ya wasanii wanne wa Kitanzania kuandika historia kwa kuiwakilisha nchi katika Maonesho ya 61 ya Kimataifa ya Sanaa ya Venice Biennale, moja ya matukio yenye hadhi kubwa zaidi duniani katika sekta ya sanaa na utamaduni.

Wasanii hao ni Turakella Editha Gyindo, Amani Abeid, Lazaro Samuel na Valerie Asiimwe Amani, ambao wameonesha ubunifu, utambulisho na simulizi za Tanzania kupitia banda la taifa lililopewa jina la “Minor Frequencies: The Inner Life of a Nation.”

Maonesho hayo yamedhaminiwa na Wizara ya Habari, Utamaduni, Sanaa na Michezo kwa ushirikiano na Rangi Gallery pamoja na Gervasuti Foundation, yakiiwezesha Tanzania kurejea katika jukwaa hilo la kimataifa kwa mara ya pili pekee katika historia yake.

Uzinduzi wa maonesho hayo ulihudhuriwa na Balozi wa Tanzania nchini Italia, Balozi Mbarouk Nassor, katika hafla iliyodhihirisha fahari ya taifa na kuonesha namna sanaa ya Tanzania inavyozidi kupata kutambuliwa kimataifa.

Ujumbe wa Tanzania uliongozwa na Kamishna Leah Elias Kihimbi, Naibu Mkurugenzi wa Maendeleo ya Sanaa kutoka Wizara ya Habari, Utamaduni, Sanaa na Michezo, akishirikiana na waratibu wa maonesho hayo Lorna Benedict Mashiba pamoja na Martina Cavallarin kutoka Italia. Ushirikiano wao ulihakikisha maonesho hayo yanawasilisha simulizi za Tanzania kwa viwango vya kimataifa huku yakibaki na mizizi ya mazingira na utamaduni wa nchi.

Sauti Ndogo Zinazobeba Hadithi Kubwa

Maonesho ya “Minor Frequencies: The Inner Life of a Nation” yamejengwa juu ya dhana kwamba mambo yanayoonekana kuwa madogo au ya kawaida mara nyingi hubeba maana kubwa zaidi katika maisha ya jamii.

Kwa mujibu wa waratibu wa maonesho hayo, Lorna Benedict Mashiba na Martina Cavallarin, kile kinachoonekana kuwa kidogo mara nyingi ndicho hubeba kumbukumbu, thamani, uzoefu na nguvu ya kustahimili changamoto za maisha.

ABSA BANK TANZANIA EXECUTIVES ENGAGE IN 2026/2027 NATIONAL BUDGET DELIBERATIONS IN PARLIAMENT, DODOMA

Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (center), poses for a commemorative photo with Chief Financial Officer of Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Bernard Tesha (left), and Absa’s Head of Strategy and Data, Mr. John Mosha, within the parliamentary grounds, immediately after the Minister presented the government’s TZS 62.33 Trillion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament, Dodoma yesterday.

Absa Bank Tanzania executives joined key stakeholders in Parliament, Dodoma, to witness and engage in discussions surrounding Tanzania’s TZS 62.33 Trillion National Budget for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Representing the bank were Chief Financial Officer, Bernard Tesha and Head of Strategy & Data, John Mosha, underscoring Absa’s commitment to supporting Tanzania’s economic growth agenda and fostering dialogue on policies that shape the country’s financial and business landscape.

Chief Financial Officer of Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Bernard Tesha (right), Absa’s Head of Strategy and Data, Mr. John Mosha (third right), together with some representatives from Financial Institutions, listen attentively to the Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, as he presents the government’s budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament yesterday.

Chief Financial Officer of Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Bernard Tesha (right, back row) and Absa’s Head of Strategy and Data, Mr. John Mosha (third right, back row), along with representatives from Financial Institutions, stand for introductions before the Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, delivers the government’s budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament, Dodoma yesterday.

Chief Financial Officer of Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Bernard Tesha (third left), exchanges views with representatives from various Institutions who attended the presentation of the government’s budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament, Dodoma yesterday.

The Managing Director of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), Engineer Peter Ulanga (center), poses for a commemorative photo with Chief Financial Officer of Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Bernard Tesha (to his right), and the bank’s Head of Strategy and Data, Mr. John Mosha, within the parliamentary grounds, shortly after the Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, presented the government’s budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament, Dodoma yesterday.