STANBIC BANK: CAPITAL MARKET REFORMS OPEN NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo (left), exchanges greetings with Elias Ngunangwa, Head of Client Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Tanzania, during the C-CEOs Forum 2026 at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha. Looking on is the bank’s Senior Manager – External Affairs, Communication and Reputation, Dickson Senzi.

ARUSHA - September 28, 2026: Stanbic Bank Tanzania has said recent reforms in Tanzania’s capital markets are creating new opportunities for public institutions to access long-term financing for national development projects.

The bank made the remarks as the fourth Chairpersons and CEOs Forum opened on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), bringing together more than 700 board chairpersons and chief executives of public institutions.

The forum is being held under the theme: “High Performing State-Owned Enterprises for a Competitive, Inclusive and Resilient Economy, Advancing Dira 2050.”

Stanbic Bank said Tanzania has taken significant steps this year to deepen and strengthen its financial markets, including opening government securities to foreign investors and introducing a Sovereign Yield Curve to improve transparency in the pricing of long-term investments.

On August 6, 2026, the Bank of Tanzania announced that Treasury bills and government bonds, which were already available to Tanzanian investors, had also been opened to foreign investors through approved Central Depository Participants.

The following day, Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel Tutuba launched the Sovereign Yield Curve, providing daily pricing benchmarks for government securities with maturities of up to 25 years. He also announced the full liberalisation of Tanzania’s capital account.

The Government has further indicated plans for public institutions to list on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), creating an opportunity for Tanzanians to own shares in institutions that provide essential services.

According to Stanbic Bank, the reforms come against the backdrop of significant growth in public investment. Government investment in public institutions increased from approximately TZS 67.7 trillion in 2020/21 to TZS 92.3 trillion in 2024/25.

The bank said reforms led by the Office of the Treasury Registrar have also strengthened accountability, efficiency and returns on public investment.

For public institutions, Stanbic said, a deeper capital market provides additional avenues for raising long-term funding.

The Sovereign Yield Curve, for example, provides issuers with a transparent benchmark for pricing long-term bonds, while the participation of regional and international investors expands the pool of capital available alongside Tanzanian pension funds, insurance companies, banks and individual investors.

“Dira 2050 sets out a clear ambition for Tanzania to become an upper middle income country with a one trillion-dollar economy by 2050. Public institutions are central to that journey, in energy, transport, water, finance and beyond,” said Elias Ngunangwa, Head of Client Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Tanzania.

 

“Government’s reforms are creating a stronger environment for investment and long-term capital. As financial institutions, our responsibility is to bring our expertise, our networks and our balance sheet alongside that national ambition. We are proud to work with Government in delivering it,” he said.

ABSA BANK REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY AT GIRLCODE HACKATHON 2026

Absa Bank Tanzania Chief Operating Officer, Oscar Mwamfwagasi (left), presents a certificate of appreciation to the bank’s Project Portfolio Manager, Ms. Munira Chambuso, during the closing ceremony of the 2026 edition of the GirlCode Hackathon in Dar es Salaam. Looking on is the bank’s Chief Information Officer, Emanuel Mwinuka.

DAR ES SALAAM - September 28, 2026: Absa Bank Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in technology following the successful conclusion of the GirlCode Hackathon 2026, a two-day innovation challenge that brought together young women coders, developers and entrepreneurs from across Tanzania.

Held in partnership with Neurotech, Sahara Ventures, Snippe, Sndbx Spaces and GirlCode Africa, the hackathon provided participants with a platform to develop digital solutions to real-world challenges in financial technology (Fintech), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.

Speaking during the closing ceremony in Dar es Salaam on Sunday evening, Absa Bank Tanzania Chief Operating Officer, Mr Oscar Mwamfwagasi, commended the participants for their creativity, determination and problem-solving abilities.

“Your solutions stood out not only for their technical excellence but also for their potential to make a real difference. You have tackled complex challenges with boldness and brilliance, proving that innovation knows no gender and that the future of technology is brighter because of you,” he said.

Mr Mwamfwagasi said the hackathon was more than a competition, describing it as a platform for learning, collaboration, growth and transformation.

He noted that participants had developed solutions ranging from ecosystem banking platforms to AI-powered optimisation engines, demonstrating the capacity of young Tanzanian women to contribute to the country’s next wave of technological innovation.

“When women are given the opportunity, they don’t just participate, they lead,” he said. “The next generation of tech leaders is already here.”

NMB: UKAGUZI WA NDANI NI NGUZO MUHIMU YA UTAWALA BORA NA UIMARA WA TAASISI

ARUSHA: Benki ya NMB imesisitiza umuhimu wa ukaguzi wa ndani katika kuimarisha utawala bora, usimamizi wa vihatarishi na kujenga imani ya wadau, hususan wakati huu ambapo taasisi zinakabiliana na mabadiliko ya kiteknolojia, vihatarishi vinavyobadilika na matarajio yanayoongezeka kutoka kwa wadau.

Akizungumza katika Kongamano la 13 la Utawala Bora na Kongamano la 19 la Mwaka la Wakaguzi wa Ndani nchini yaliyofanyika katika Kituo cha Kimataifa cha Mikutano Arusha (AICC), Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Ndani wa Benki ya NMB, Benedicto Baragomwa, alisema nafasi ya wakaguzi wa ndani imeendelea kuwa muhimu katika kusaidia taasisi kufanya maamuzi sahihi na kujenga mifumo imara ya utawala.

Baragomwa aliyasema hayo wakati Benki ya NMB ikishiriki na kudhamini makongamano hayo yaliyoandaliwa na Taasisi ya Wakaguzi wa Ndani Tanzania (IIA) kuanzia Septemba 21 hadi 25, 2026, yakilenga, pamoja na mambo mengine, kuimarisha nafasi ya wakaguzi wa ndani katika kutoa maarifa, kuchochea ubunifu na kujenga uaminifu ndani ya taasisi.

Katika hatua nyingine, Waziri wa Nchi, Afisi ya Rais – Ikulu Zanzibar, Mhe. Dkt. Saada Mkuya Salum, aliipongeza NMB kwa kuendelea kuunga mkono jitihada za kuimarisha utawala bora nchini kupitia udhamini na ushiriki wake katika makongamano hayo.

Kwa upande wake, Kaimu Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Ndani wa Serikali, Eng. Kenneth Nindie, alisema Serikali kupitia Wizara ya Fedha na Ofisi ya Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Ndani wa Serikali inatambua umuhimu wa wakaguzi wa ndani katika kuimarisha utendaji na utawala bora wa taasisi.

MIXX BY YAS YAONGEZA NGUVU JUHUDI ZA SERIKALI KUIMARISHA KILIMO NA VYAMA VYA USHIRIKA TANGA

Mrajis wa Vyama vya Ushirika Mkoa wa Tanga, Bi. Enikia Wilfred (watatu kushoto), akikabidhi pikipiki kwa viongozi wa Chama Kikuu cha Ushirika wa Maziwa Tanga (TDCU). Pikipiki hiyo imetolewa na Mixx by Yas kupitia kampeni yake ya Vuna na Mixx, kwa lengo la kusaidia TDCU katika shughuli za ukusanyaji wa maziwa kutoka kwa wakulima na kuongeza ufanisi katika mnyororo wa thamani wa sekta ya maziwa. Wengine pichani ni Meneja Biashara wa Mixx by Yas Kanda ya Pwani Kaskazini, Anwar Kisesa, pamoja na maafisa wengine kutoka Mixx by Yas na TDCU.

TANGA: Mixx by Yas imeendelea kuunga mkono juhudi za Serikali za kuimarisha sekta ya kilimo na vyama vya ushirika kwa kutoa vitendea kazi kwa vyama vya ushirika mkoani Tanga, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mkakati wake wa kuongeza matumizi ya huduma za kifedha za kidijitali na kuchochea maendeleo ya wakulima.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya makabidhiano, Meneja wa Uhusiano wa Biashara na Serikali na Taasisi zake wa Mixx by Yas, Suleiman Asilia Khamis, alisema kampuni hiyo inalenga kujenga ushirikiano unaokwenda zaidi ya kuwezesha malipo kwa wakulima.

“Mixx by Yas tunaunga mkono juhudi za Serikali katika kuimarisha sekta ya kilimo, vyama vya ushirika na matumizi ya mifumo ya kidijitali katika kufanya malipo kwa wakulima. Dhamira yetu ni kuhakikisha teknolojia na huduma za kifedha zinakuwa sehemu ya kuongeza ufanisi katika mnyororo mzima wa thamani wa kilimo,” alisema Khamis.

VODACOM TANZANIA YAUNGANA NA VIONGOZI WA SEKTA YA BIASHARA KATIKA CEO GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026

Mkurugenzi wa Vodacom Business, Nguvu Kamando (kulia), akikabidhi zawadi kwa mshindi wa jumla kwa upande wa wanaume, Thomas Mwangi (kushoto), katika mashindano ya CEO Golf Tournament 2026, yaliyofanyika Septemba 26, 2026, katika viwanja vya Sea Cliff Golf Course, Zanzibar.

Mashindano hayo yaliwakutanisha viongozi wa biashara, Maafisa Watendaji Wakuu (CEOs), wanadiplomasia na wadau mbalimbali kutoka Tanzania na mataifa mengine ya Afrika, huku Vodacom Tanzania Plc ikiwa mdhamini mkuu wa tukio hilo lililolenga kuimarisha mahusiano, kujenga mitandao ya kibiashara na kukuza ushirikiano miongoni mwa viongozi wa sekta mbalimbali.

Zanzibar; Septemba 27, 2026 - Vodacom Tanzania Plc imeendelea kutumia mchezo wa golf kama jukwaa la kuunganisha viongozi wa biashara, makampuni, watoa maamuzi na wadau wa sekta mbalimbali kupitia ushiriki na udhamini wake katika CEO Golf Tournament 2026, iliyofanyika Septemba 26 katika Sea Cliff Golf Course, Zanzibar.

Mashindano hayo yaliwakutanisha viongozi wa makampuni, Maafisa Watendaji Wakuu (CEOs), wanadiplomasia na wachezaji wa golf kutoka Tanzania na mataifa mbalimbali ya Afrika, yakiwemo Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Afrika Kusini na Nigeria.

Mkuu wa Masoko na Uwezeshaji wa Vodacom Business wa Vodacom Tanzania Plc, Joseph Sayi (kushoto), akikabidhiwa zawadi na Afisa Masoko wa kampuni hiyo, Chelsea Njau, baada ya kuibuka mshindi wa pili katika Mashindano ya CEO Golf Tournament 2026.

Zaidi ya wachezaji 80 kutoka mataifa hayo walishiriki mashindano hayo yaliyodhaminiwa na Vodacom Tanzania Plc.

Wachezaji kutoka Kenya, Thomas Mwangi na Caroline Muigai, walitwaa ubingwa wa jumla kwa wanaume na wanawake mtawalia katika mashindano hayo yaliyochezwa kwa mfumo wa Stableford kwenye mashimo 18.

Mwangi alitwaa ubingwa wa jumla kwa wanaume baada ya kukusanya pointi 40, huku Muigai akiibuka kinara kwa wanawake kwa pointi 41.

BENKI YA EXIM TANZANIA YASHIRIKI CEO GOLF DAY 2026 ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar - Septemba 27, 2026; Benki ya Exim Tanzania imeungana na viongozi wa taasisi, wafanyabiashara, washirika na wadau mbalimbali katika CEO Golf Day 2026, hafla iliyofanyika Septemba 26, 2026 katika Sea Cliff Golf Club, Zanzibar.

Hafla hiyo iliwaunganisha viongozi wa biashara, wanadiplomasia na wachezaji wa gofu kutoka Tanzania na nje ya nchi, ikitoa fursa kwa wadau kutoka sekta na masoko mbalimbali kukutana, kujenga mahusiano na kubadilishana mawazo kuhusu fursa za biashara na uwekezaji.

CEO Golf Day 2026 ililenga kutumia mchezo wa gofu kama jukwaa la kuwakutanisha viongozi na wadau wa biashara kutoka Tanzania na nchi mbalimbali, zikiwemo Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Afrika Kusini na Nigeria.

Kupitia jukwaa hilo, washiriki walipata nafasi ya kuendeleza mazungumzo ya kibiashara, kubadilishana uzoefu na kujenga mahusiano yanayoweza kuchochea ushirikiano na fursa mpya katika masoko mbalimbali.

MeTL GROUP NA HAIER TANZANIA ZASISITIZA TEKNOLOJIA, UBUNIFU MUHIMU KUONGEZA USHINDANI SOKONI

Dar es Salaam - Septemba 27, 2026: KASI kubwa ya mabadiliko ya teknolojia inaendelea kuongeza chachu katika sekta mbalimbali za uzalishaji na biashara, huku kampuni zikijikita zaidi katika ubunifu, kuboresha huduma kwa wateja na kudumisha ubora wa bidhaa ili kuendelea kuwa na ushindani katika soko.

Wadau mbalimbali wanasema kuongezeka kwa matumizi ya teknolojia, hususan akili mnemba (AI), kunachochea uzalishaji wa bidhaa zinazotoa suluhisho na kukidhi matarajio yanayobadilika ya watumiaji.

Wanasema hali hiyo inafanya umuhimu wa kampuni kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya kiteknolojia kuwa mkubwa zaidi ili kuendelea kuwa na nafasi katika soko.

Mkurugenzi wa Masoko wa MeTL Group, Fatema Dewji, alisema biashara zitakazoshindwa kuendana na maendeleo ya teknolojia zinaweza kuachwa nyuma, kutokana na ubunifu kuendelea kuwa na nafasi muhimu katika uuzaji, usambazaji na uundaji wa bidhaa.

“Wakati maendeleo na mabadiliko ya teknolojia yakiendelea kushika kasi, matumizi yake yanazidi kuchochewa hususan katika maeneo ya uzalishaji. Endapo kuna biashara ambazo haziko tayari kukabiliana na mabadiliko haya, zitaachwa mbali sana,” alisema Fatema.

Alikuwa akizungumza katika hafla ya ushirikiano kati ya MeTL Group na Haier Tanzania iliyofanyika mwishoni mwa wiki.

Ushirikiano huo unakuja wakati ushindani katika soko la vifaa vya matumizi ya nyumbani ukizidi kutegemea uwezo wa kampuni kuunganisha ubunifu wa kiteknolojia na ubora wa bidhaa ili kukidhi mahitaji ya watumiaji.

NCBA BANK ADVANCES 20,000-TREE AMBITION AS ‘CHANGE THE STORY’ TAKES ROOT IN KISARAWE

Kigamboni District Commissioner and Guest of Honour, Dalmia Mikaya (left), and NCBA Bank Tanzania Managing Director and CEO Alex Mziray (next to her), participate in a tree-planting exercise at Kisarawe Primary School as part of NCBA’s Change the Story – Badilisha Simulizi initiative. The activity contributes to the Bank’s commitment to planting and nurturing 20,000 trees by December 2026.

Dar es Salaam; Septemba 27, 2026 - For pupils at Kisarawe Primary School, the trees planted in their school compound represent more than a greener environment. They represent a responsibility that could remain with them long after they leave the classroom.

NCBA Bank Tanzania has extended its Change the Story – Badilisha Simulizi sustainability initiative to Kisarawe Primary School, bringing together students, teachers, Government representatives, stakeholders and NCBA employees to plant trees and encourage young people to take an active role in protecting the environment.

The initiative was graced by Dalmia Mikaya as Guest of Honour, alongside NCBA Bank Tanzania Managing Director and CEO Alex Mziray.

The Kisarawe activity forms part of NCBA Bank Tanzania’s wider ambition to plant and nurture 20,000 trees by December 2026 across Arusha, Mwanza, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

But for the Bank, the story is not simply about how many seedlings go into the ground.

It is about how many survive, grow and continue creating environmental and social value for the communities around them.

Speaking during the initiative, Mziray said the distinction between planting and growing trees is central to NCBA’s approach to sustainability.

“Our ambition is not simply to plant seedlings and walk away. We want to see these trees survive, grow and create value for the communities around them. That means working with schools, students and communities so that they become part of the journey. This is how we turn Change the Story from an ambition into meaningful action,” said Mziray.

SERIKALI YAZINDUA KARIKOO FESTIVAL 2026, YAPONGEZA UDHAMINI NA BIDHAA BUNIFU ZA NMB

Dar es Salaam - Septemba 26, 2026; SERIKALI imeishukuru Benki ya NMB kwa kuendelea kudhamini Tamasha la Kariakoo, Kariakoo Festival 2026, huku ikiipongeza benki hiyo kwa ubunifu katika huduma na bidhaa zinazolenga kuchochea ukuaji wa biashara na uchumi miongoni mwa wafanyabiashara nchini.

Pongezi hizo zimetolewa na Naibu Waziri wa Viwanda na Biashara, Mhe. Dennis Londo, wakati akizindua rasmi msimu wa tatu wa Kariakoo Festival 2026, jukwaa linalowakutanisha wafanyabiashara na wanunuzi kutoka ndani na nje ya Tanzania.

Tamasha hilo, linaloratibiwa na Kampuni ya One Voice Events na kudhaminiwa na NMB Bank, limezinduliwa Ijumaa, Septemba 25, 2026, na linatarajiwa kuendelea hadi Septemba 27, 2026.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Naibu Waziri Londo aliitaka jamii ya wafanyabiashara kutumia fursa inayotolewa na Kariakoo Festival kujenga na kukuza biashara zao, sambamba na kuunga mkono juhudi za nchi kuelekea Uchumi Usio na Utegemezi wa Pesa Taslimu (cashless economy).

Naibu Waziri huyo pia aliipongeza NMB kwa ubunifu katika kuandaa huduma na bidhaa zinazokidhi mahitaji ya wafanyabiashara, zikiwemo NMB SME’s Credit Card na Mshiko Fasta.

Kwa upande wake, Mkuu wa Idara ya Biashara wa NMB, Alex Mgeni, alisema benki hiyo imetumia jukwaa la Kariakoo Festival kuwafikishia wafanyabiashara na wajasiriamali huduma mbalimbali zinazolenga kurahisisha shughuli zao za kila siku.

Alisema huduma hizo ni pamoja na NMB SME’s Credit Card, NMB Mkononi, NMB Tap to Pay, NMB Lipa Namba na Mshiko Fasta.

“Kupitia Kariakoo Festival, tumewaletea wafanyabiashara huduma bora na rafiki zinazolenga kuwawezesha kufanya biashara kwa ufanisi zaidi na kutumia fursa zinazotokana na teknolojia na huduma za kifedha,” alisema Mgeni.

JETOUR TANZANIA LAUNCHES JETOUR CLUB AND UNVEILS G700 AND F700 UNDER AFRICA EXPEDITION 2025

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania; September 25, 2026 — JETOUR Tanzania has expanded its presence in the Tanzanian automotive market with the launch of the JETOUR Club, an exclusive community for vehicle owners, alongside the introduction of two advanced performance models — the JETOUR G700 premium plug-in hybrid SUV and JETOUR F700 high-performance plug-in hybrid pickup.

The launch is being held under the theme “Africa Expedition 2025” and marks another step in JETOUR Tanzania’s partnership with Africarriers Group, combining next-generation mobility technology with a community-focused approach to vehicle ownership.

JETOUR Club: More Than a Car, A Community

The JETOUR Club goes beyond the traditional relationship between an automotive brand and its customers. It is designed to bring JETOUR owners together through exclusive experiences, road trips, convoy drives, social gatherings, outdoor adventures and lifestyle activities.

Members will also have access to selected service benefits, expert vehicle advice, dedicated customer support and special offers from JETOUR Tanzania’s growing network of partners in hospitality, travel, dining, retail, fitness and lifestyle.

JETOUR’s philosophy is centered on Travel+, encouraging people to explore more, experience more and make every journey count.

The JETOUR Club brings that philosophy to Tanzania by creating opportunities for owners to experience their vehicles beyond the showroom and daily commute.

Whether through weekend road trips, family adventures, city lifestyle experiences or simply connecting with fellow owners, the Club is intended to make vehicle ownership a shared experience.

“JETOUR Club is not simply a membership. It is an invitation to become part of a community — a community that drives together, explores together and experiences more,” JETOUR Tanzania said.

NCBA AND TADB PARTNERSHIP TARGETS GROWTH ACROSS TANZANIA’S AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN

Frank Nyabundege (left), Managing Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), and Alex Mziray (right), Managing Director of NCBA Bank Tanzania, during the signing ceremony of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to financing for businesses across Tanzania’s agricultural value chain. The partnership includes a TZS 10 billion term facility, complemented by a credit guarantee arrangement.

Dar es Salaam - September 24, 2026: For Tanzania’s agricultural businesses, growth does not stop at increasing production. It extends to acquiring the right equipment, improving storage, increasing processing capacity, strengthening distribution and ultimately accessing larger markets.

Unlocking that growth requires access to financing across the entire agricultural value chain.

It is against this backdrop that NCBA Bank Tanzania and the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding financing opportunities for agriculture-focused businesses.

Under the partnership, TADB has provided NCBA Bank Tanzania with a TZS 10 billion term facility, complemented by a credit guarantee arrangement designed to support lending to eligible Corporate, SME and Retail customers.

The partnership provides NCBA with additional capacity to finance businesses at different points of the agricultural ecosystem, from production and mechanisation to processing, storage and distribution.

Financing Tanzania’s Agricultural Value Chain

Speaking during the partnership signing in Dar es Salaam, Alex Mziray, Managing Director of NCBA Bank Tanzania said strengthening agricultural finance requires looking beyond the farm to understand the wider ecosystem of businesses that enable the sector to grow.

“Through this partnership, we are strengthening our ability to support businesses operating across Tanzania’s agricultural value chain with financing that can enable them to invest, expand and become more productive. This is what our philosophy of Banking on Belief – Empowering Ambitions represents — understanding the ambitions of our customers and creating financial solutions that help move those ambitions forward,” said Mziray.

For an SME involved in agriculture, access to finance can mean the ability to acquire machinery, increase production capacity or improve storage.

For a processor, it can provide the capital required to expand operations, while for larger agribusinesses it can support investment and expansion across different parts of the value chain.

This is where the partnership between a development finance institution and a commercial bank becomes particularly relevant.

TADB Highlights Importance of Partnerships

TADB Managing Director, Frank Nyabundege, said partnerships with financial institutions provide an avenue for expanding the reach of agricultural financing while combining the capabilities of institutions serving different roles within the financial ecosystem.

“By working with financial institutions such as NCBA, we are able to broaden the channels through which agricultural businesses can access finance. Combining TADB’s agricultural development mandate and risk-sharing mechanisms with NCBA’s banking capabilities and customer reach creates an opportunity to support viable businesses across the agricultural value chain,” said Mr. Nyabundege.

STANBIC BANK REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO TANZANIA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA THROUGH SUPPORT OF 2026 C-CEOs FORUM

ARUSHA, TANZANIA – 24 SEPTEMBER 2026: Stanbic Bank Tanzania will join more than 700 board chairpersons and chief executives from state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Government institutions and strategic stakeholders at the 2026 Chairpersons and CEOs Forum in Arusha.

Convened by the Office of the Treasury Registrar, the Forum will bring together senior Government leaders, SOEs, regulators, development partners, investors, academia and private-sector representatives to advance the contribution of state-owned enterprises and Government minority-owned companies to Tanzania’s competitiveness and the implementation of Dira 2050.

Stanbic Bank Tanzania is among the sponsors of the Forum, which will take place from 27 to 30 September 2026. The Bank’s support forms part of its long-term commitment to building deeper partnerships with Government institutions and SOEs, while supporting public institutions to strengthen performance, financial sustainability and delivery of national development priorities.

Supporting High-Performing SOEs

The Forum is being held under the theme, “High-Performing SOEs for a Competitive, Inclusive and Resilient Economy: Advancing Dira 2050.”

The gathering comes as reforms led by the Office of the Treasury Registrar continue to strengthen accountability, efficiency and financial sustainability across public institutions.

In the 2025/26 financial year, dividends and statutory contributions from SOEs and companies in which the Government holds minority shares increased by 30 per cent to a record TZS 1.33 trillion as of 29 June 2026.

Stanbic Bank believes that high-performing and financially sustainable SOEs are central to Tanzania’s development ambitions. Through investment mobilisation and the delivery of strategic public services and projects, SOEs play a critical role in sectors including infrastructure, energy, water, transport and digital transformation – all of which are important to the implementation of Dira 2050.

Partnering for Tanzania’s Development

Stanbic Bank’s support for the Forum reflects its long-standing commitment to Tanzania and its belief that achieving the objectives of Dira 2050 will require Government, public institutions, the private sector and financial institutions to work together.

The Bank aims to contribute as a trusted financial partner and strategic adviser to Government institutions and SOEs by supporting the mobilisation of capital, financing of strategic projects and efficient management of public-sector financial flows.

“State-owned enterprises remain at the centre of Tanzania’s development ambitions and play a critical role in delivering the country’s long-term economic vision,” said Ester Manase, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Tanzania.

“At Stanbic, we are committed to supporting public institutions through strategic financing, transaction banking, capital raising and advisory solutions that help unlock sustainable growth and long-term value creation. We see ourselves not simply as a banking provider, but as a partner in Tanzania’s development journey.”

ABSA REAFFIRMS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO TANZANIA AS SITOYO LOPOKOIYIT HIGHLIGHTS GROWTH POTENTIAL

Dar es Salaam; September 23, 2026 - Tanzania’s expanding economy and growing digital financial services sector have attracted renewed attention from Absa Group, which has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country.

The Group’s Chief Executive for Personal and Private Banking Pan-Africa, Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, made the remarks during a visit to Tanzania, where he engaged with customers, employees, business leaders and other stakeholders.

The visit provided an opportunity to discuss evolving customer needs, economic opportunities and the role of financial institutions in supporting inclusive growth.

According to Mr Lopokoiyit, Tanzania’s economic momentum, expanding middle class and growing trade corridors are contributing to the country’s increasing importance within East Africa.

“Tanzania is a market with tremendous potential and an increasingly important role in East Africa’s growth story,” he said.

He said changing financial needs required banks to provide services that are accessible, convenient and responsive to customers’ ambitions.

“Whether they are growing a business, buying a home, investing for the future or making everyday transactions, our focus is on delivering solutions that are simple, accessible and relevant to their needs,” he said.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Mr Lopokoiyit also identified digital transformation as a major opportunity to expand financial access in Tanzania.

He said the integration of technology, professional expertise and strong partnerships could enable banks to deliver more meaningful outcomes for customers.

“As digital adoption continues to accelerate in Tanzania, we see significant opportunity to support customers with solutions that enable growth, inclusion and prosperity,” he said.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Obedi Laiser said the Group’s continued interest in Tanzania reflected the country’s position within its broader African strategy.

He said increasing investment, expanding trade opportunities and rapid digital adoption were creating opportunities that could benefit individuals, businesses and communities.

PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORTS PAEDIATRIC CANCER CARE AS GEITA GOLD MINING JOINS AMCHAM CHARITY WALK

Dar es Salaam; September 23, 2026 - Support for children living with cancer received a boost after hundreds of participants joined the AmCham Tanzania Family Charity Walk held in Dar es Salaam on September 20, 2026, to mobilise private-sector and community support for paediatric cancer care.

The charity walk brought together businesses, community members and other stakeholders in support of Tumaini la Maisha, an organisation that provides care and support to children living with cancer and their families.

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) was among the main sponsors of the event, reaffirming its commitment to supporting initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of communities.

GGML also partners with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) to support access to cardiac surgery for children, with health and community wellbeing forming a key part of the company's sustainability and community investment strategy.

Speaking during the event, Simon Shayo, Vice President for Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement at AngloGold Ashanti Tanzania and AmCham Board Member, said investing in health was central to building stronger communities and societies.

"GGML's purpose is to empower people and advance societies, and that purpose cannot be realised without investing in the health of the current and incoming generation," Shayo said.

 

He said initiatives such as the charity walk demonstrate the importance of collective action in advancing sustainability and supporting a future-focused nation and business environment.

"The theme of this walk, One Walk. One Cause, reminds us that collective action can turn individual contributions into meaningful impact," he said.

NMB NA NM-AIST WAUNGANISHA TEKNOLOJIA NA KILIMO, VIJANA 20 KUBUNI SULUHISHO

Arusha - Septemba 22, 2026: Benki ya NMB kwa kushirikiana na Taasisi ya Sayansi na Teknolojia ya Nelson Mandela (NM-AIST) imewakutanisha vijana 20 wenye ujuzi katika sayansi ya data, akili mnemba (AI) na sayansi ya kompyuta, kwa ajili ya kubuni suluhisho za kiteknolojia zinazolenga kusaidia wakulima kupata huduma za kifedha na kuongeza tija katika kilimo.

Mpango huo unafanyika kupitia AgriFin Hackathon 2026, inayofanyika kuanzia Septemba 21 hadi 25, 2026 katika Kituo cha ICT cha NM-AIST jijini Arusha.

Hackathon hiyo inalenga kuwapa vijana wabunifu nafasi ya kutumia maarifa na ujuzi wao kutatua changamoto halisi zinazokabili sekta ya kilimo, hususan katika upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha na matumizi ya teknolojia katika kuongeza uzalishaji.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla hiyo, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Rasilimali Watu kutoka Makao Makuu ya NMB, Joanitha Rwegasira Mrengo, alisema ushirikiano huo unawezesha kuunganisha maarifa yanayopatikana darasani na ubunifu wa suluhisho ambazo zinaweza kutumika moja kwa moja katika kusaidia wakulima.

Alisema vijana hao wanapata fursa ya kutumia ujuzi wao katika teknolojia za kisasa huku wakilenga kutengeneza mifumo inayoweza kujibu mahitaji halisi ya sekta ya kilimo.

Kwa upande wake, Kaimu Naibu Makamu Mkuu wa NM-AIST anayeshughulikia Taaluma, Utafiti na Ubunifu, Prof. Mwemezi Rwiza, alisema washiriki wa AgriFin Hackathon watapata mafunzo na ushauri kutoka kwa wataalamu katika maeneo mbalimbali, yakiwemo akili mnemba, usalama wa mtandao na biashara ya kilimo.

EQUITY WAITARA TROPHY 2026 CONNECTS GOLF, RELATIONSHIPS AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

DAR ES SALAAM, 19 September 2026: Equity Bank Tanzania continues to strengthen long-term relationships with customers through platforms that bring together sport, lifestyle, networking and financial opportunities, following the successful staging of the Equity Waitara Trophy 2026 at TPDF Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam.

The tournament brought together golfers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and invited guests for a day that combined competitive golf with relationship building and engagement around financial solutions.

Held under the theme “Elevate Your Game,” the tournament provided Equity Bank Tanzania with an opportunity to connect with the golfing community while showcasing its Premium Banking proposition, with the Equity Mastercard Black forming part of a suite of solutions designed to meet customers’ lifestyle, business, investment and financial needs.

Through its Premium Banking proposition, eligible customers can access selected Priority Lounges at international airports, 24-hour Mobile Banking and Internet Banking services, financial advisory and investment solutions, preferential financing terms for homes, plots, vehicles and other assets, and access to premium banking centres across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The proposition also includes insurance solutions for individuals, families and businesses, as well as invitations to selected networking and lifestyle events.

The tournament started at 6:30 AM and continued until 5:00 PM, followed by verification of results and the presentation of awards to the winners.

Beyond the competition, participants had an opportunity to build networks and engage with the Equity Bank Tanzania team to learn more about financial solutions designed to support business growth, investments, asset ownership, insurance and long-term financial planning.

For Equity Bank Tanzania, the Equity Waitara Trophy is also a platform for deeper engagement with customers and members of the golf community, enabling the Bank to better understand their financial needs and connect them with relevant solutions.

Speaking about the tournament, Shumbana Walwa, Head of Marketing at Equity Bank Tanzania, said golf provides an important platform for building relationships and pursuing growth.

“Golf is more than a sport. It is a way of life built around goals, discipline, relationships and growth. Through the Equity Waitara Trophy 2026, we want to be closer to the golf community in Tanzania, share their passion and connect them with financial solutions that can support their ambitions both on and off the course.”

Major General Wilbert Augustin Ibuge, Chairman of TPDF Lugalo Golf Club, commended Equity Bank Tanzania for supporting the tournament and recognizing the role of golf in bringing people together.

“We commend Equity Bank Tanzania for supporting the Equity Waitara Trophy and for recognizing golf as a platform that brings people together, strengthens relationships and creates opportunities. Partnerships such as this contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of the sport and the wider golfing community in Tanzania.”