THE COCA-COLA SYSTEM DRIVES USD 3.6 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT AND SUPPORTS OVER 458,200 JOBS ACROSS COMESA REGION, STUDY REVEALS

Alfred Olajide, Vice President of East and Central Africa Operations at Coca-Cola, speaks during the 19th COMESA Business Forum, a major economic platform for promoting trade and regional integration. During the forum, the Coca-Cola system unveiled the results of a new study showcasing its significant economic contributions to the COMESA region.

• In 2024, the Coca-Cola system contributed USD 3.6 billion in value-added economic activity across the COMESA region.

• The Coca-Cola system and its value chain supported over 458,200 direct and indirect jobs across the region in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, retail, transport, and services.

• The system spent almost USD 1.5 billion on goods and services from suppliers in COMESA member countries, driving local industry growth and economic resilience.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 23 October 2026 – During the 19th COMESA Business Forum, a major economic platform for promoting trade and regional integration, the Coca-Cola system unveiled the results of a new study showcasing its significant economic contributions to the COMESA region. The study was conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen and highlights the transformative role Coca-Cola plays in fostering economic progress, creating employment, and supporting local industries.

“As this study shows, the Coca-Cola system continues to deliver substantial economic impact in COMESA, creating opportunities through local partnerships, investments, and supply chains,” said Luis Felipe Avellar, President of Coca-Cola's Africa Operating Unit.

“The 19th COMESA Business Forum is an important platform to showcase how businesses like those that comprise the Coca-Cola system contribute to sustainable economic development in Africa.”

The 19th COMESA Business Forum has brought together leaders from across the region to discuss trade, innovation, and economic growth. Coca-Cola’s active participation as a key collaborator demonstrates its alignment with the forum’s mission of building stronger economic ties across the region’s 21 member countries.

The study revealed that the Coca-Cola system, incorporating its network of bottlers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers, contributed USD 3.6 billion to the region’s combined GDP in 2024, representing 0.3% of COMESA’s GDP. Through direct employment and its value chain, the system supported over 458,200 jobs.

“For every direct job created by the Coca-Cola system in COMESA, an additional 28 jobs are supported throughout the regional economy,” noted Avellar.

CRDB YAFUNGUA MILANGO YA BIASHARA ZA KIMATAIFA NA HUDUMA BUNIFU ZA KIDIJITALI KUPITIA USHIRIKIANO NA SINGAPORE

Singapore; Oktoba 22, 2026 – Kundi la Benki ya CRDB limefanya mazungumzo ya kimkakati nchini Singapore kwa lengo la kufungua fursa mpya za biashara za kimataifa, kuimarisha ufanisi wa shughuli za benki na kuendeleza huduma bunifu za kidijitali kwa wateja wake.

Mazungumzo hayo yameongozwa na Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi ya CRDB Bank Group, Prof. Neema Mori, pamoja na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kundi hilo, Dkt. Abdulmajid Nsekela, na kuhusisha taasisi za benki, wabunifu wa teknolojia za kifedha na taasisi za elimu.

Katika mazungumzo hayo, viongozi hao wamejadili namna ya kutumia teknolojia za kisasa, ikiwemo akili unde (AI), kuboresha utoaji wa huduma za kifedha, kupunguza muda wa kushughulikia maombi ya mikopo, kurahisisha malipo ya kimataifa na kuimarisha usalama wa huduma za kidijitali.

Akizungumza wakati wa ziara hiyo, Prof. Mori amesema CRDB Bank Group inalenga kutumia ubunifu wa kiteknolojia kuongeza ufanisi wa shughuli zake, kuimarisha usalama na kuongeza thamani inayotolewa kwa wateja.

Amesisitiza pia umuhimu wa utawala bora na usimamizi wa vihatarishi katika kuhakikisha matumizi ya teknolojia yanaenda sambamba na ulinzi wa maslahi ya wateja, uaminifu na ubora wa huduma za benki.

Kwa upande wake, Dkt. Nsekela amesema ushirikiano huo unalenga kuwezesha utoaji wa huduma za kifedha zilizo za haraka, rahisi na zinazopatikana kwa wateja bila kujali mahali walipo.

CRDB BANK TAPS SINGAPORE’S INNOVATION HUB TO UNLOCK NEW TRADE AND DIGITAL BANKING OPPORTUNITIES

Singapore - October 22, 2026: CRDB Bank Group is strengthening its international partnerships and digital banking capabilities following strategic engagements in Singapore aimed at expanding trade opportunities, improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experience.

The engagements brought together CRDB Bank Group’s Board and Management, led by Board Chairperson Prof. Neema Mori and Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Dr. Abdulmajid Nsekela, with banking institutions, fintech innovators and academic institutions in Singapore.

The discussions explored how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), can transform banking operations by streamlining service delivery, shortening loan processing times, accelerating international payments and strengthening the security of digital banking services.

Speaking during the visit, Prof. Mori said CRDB Bank aims to leverage innovation to improve operational efficiency, enhance security and deliver greater value to its customers.

She also underscored the importance of strong corporate governance and effective risk management in ensuring that technological advancements strengthen customer trust and improve service quality.

Dr. Nsekela said the potential collaborations are intended to deliver faster, simpler and more accessible banking services, enabling customers to access financial solutions wherever they are.

AKIBA COMMERCIAL BANK APPOINTS GEORGE R. SHUMBUSHO AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Akiba Commercial Bank Plc has appointed Mr. George R. Shumbusho as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 15, 2026, as the bank seeks to strengthen its strategic priorities, enhance customer experience and drive sustainable profitability.

Mr. Shumbusho brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, with expertise spanning financial markets, treasury, commercial banking, capital markets, investment advisory and executive leadership.

Before joining Akiba Commercial Bank Plc, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Tanzania Securities Limited, where he spearheaded strategic transformation initiatives focusing on technology, processes, people, branding and capital market development.

He previously served as CEO of Mkombozi Commercial Bank Plc, leading institutional transformation, expanding the branch network and strengthening strategic partnerships.

His extensive professional background also includes senior leadership positions at Exim Bank Tanzania Limited, Stanbic Bank Tanzania Limited, Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania Limited and NMB Bank Tanzania.

MAKAMU RAIS BOLT FOR BUSINESS APONGEZA USHIRIKIANO UNAOWAWEZESHA WATANZANIA KUSAFIRI NA KULIPA BAADAYE

Dar es Salaam, Oktoba 21, 2026 – Bolt na Vodacom Tanzania, kupitia huduma ya M-Pesa, wamezindua huduma mpya ya Ride Now, Pay Later, inayowawezesha wateja wanaokidhi vigezo kutumia huduma za usafiri za Bolt na kulipia safari zao baadaye kupitia mkopo wa MGODI.

Huduma hiyo, ambayo ni ya kwanza ya aina yake nchini Tanzania, inawawezesha wateja kutumia kiwango cha mkopo walichopangiwa kupitia MGODI kulipia safari za Bolt na kurejesha fedha hizo kwa Vodacom baadaye.

Zaidi ya kurahisisha malipo ya usafiri, huduma hiyo inatarajiwa kupanua fursa za Watanzania kupata usafiri kwa ajili ya shughuli zao za kila siku, zikiwemo kwenda kazini, kukutana na wateja, kufanya manunuzi, kuhudhuria mikutano na kutekeleza shughuli mbalimbali za biashara.

Kwa kuondoa kikwazo cha kuhitaji fedha taslimu au fedha za kutosha wakati wa kuanza safari, huduma ya Ride Now, Pay Later inatoa fursa kwa wataalamu, wajasiriamali na wafanyabiashara wadogo kuendelea na shughuli zao hata wanapokabiliwa na changamoto za muda mfupi za mtiririko wa fedha.

Makamu wa Rais wa Bolt for Business, Karla Agan, alisema huduma hiyo inaunganisha sekta ya usafiri na teknolojia ya kifedha kwa namna inayoweza kuboresha maisha ya kila siku ya watu.

“Ride Now, Pay Later inaunganisha huduma za usafiri na teknolojia ya kifedha kwa njia inayogusa moja kwa moja maisha ya kila siku. Tunaamini kuondoa vikwazo vya malipo kunaweza kuwasaidia watu wengi zaidi kushiriki katika shughuli za kiuchumi huku wakipata usafiri unaopatikana kwa urahisi na unaoaminika,” alisema Agan.

 

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa huduma hiyo, Kaimu Mkurugenzi wa M-Pesa, Tulisindo Rashid, alisema ushirikiano huo unaonesha namna huduma za kifedha za kidijitali zinavyoweza kusaidia kutatua changamoto zinazowakabili watu katika maisha yao ya kila siku.

“Wateja sasa wanaweza kutumia mkopo wao wa MGODI kupata usafiri katika nyakati muhimu ambapo hawana fedha mkononi lakini wanahitaji kusafiri,” alisema Rashid.

BOLT FOR BUSINESS VICE PRESIDENT HAILS INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP ALLOWING TANZANIANS TO TAKE TRIPS AND PAY LATER

The partnership enables eligible customers to pay for Bolt rides using M-Pesa MGODI credit and settle later.

Dar es Salaam, October 20, 2026 – Bolt and Vodacom Tanzania, through M-Pesa, have launched a new mobility payment service dubbed “Ride Now, Pay Later,” enabling eligible customers to take Bolt rides and pay later using their available MGODI credit facility.

The partnership integrates Vodacom’s MGODI credit facility with Bolt’s ride-hailing services, allowing eligible customers to use their available credit to pay for transportation and repay Vodacom at a later time.

The service is designed to improve payment flexibility by helping customers access transportation even when they do not have sufficient cash immediately available.

Beyond convenience, the initiative could support economic activity by making it easier for professionals, entrepreneurs and small-business owners to reach workplaces, clients, markets, meetings and other business opportunities, particularly when their cash flow is temporarily constrained.

Karla Agan, Vice President of Bolt Business, said the partnership brings together mobility and financial technology to address practical everyday challenges.

“Ride Now, Pay Later brings together mobility and financial technology in a practical way. We believe removing payment barriers can help more people participate in economic activity while accessing convenient and reliable transportation,” she said.

 

Cynthia Ponera, Country Manager for Bolt Tanzania, said the service gives eligible customers another payment option when booking their journeys.

She explained that Vodacom customers can use their MGODI credit to pay for eligible Bolt rides by selecting the “Pay Later” option in the application and settling the amount with Vodacom afterward.

Speaking during the launch, Acting M-Pesa Director Tulisindo Rashid said the partnership demonstrates how digital financial services can address everyday challenges by connecting customers with essential services when they need them most.

He noted that customers can now use their MGODI credit to access transportation during situations when funds are temporarily unavailable but travelling remains necessary.

Partnership to Support Business Mobility

Agan, who is visiting Tanzania alongside Juliano Fatio, Africa Regional Director, said efficient day-to-day transportation plays an important role in supporting economic activity.

She observed that enabling people to reach their workplaces, clients and business opportunities reliably can generate benefits beyond individual journeys, with wider implications for productivity and economic performance.

The collaboration reflects the growing intersection between digital financial services and mobility solutions, as businesses explore new ways to improve customer convenience and expand access to services.

WAZIRI KAPINGA ASIFU INSTAPRENYUA YA CRDB KWA KUCHOCHEA UKUAJI WA UCHUMI WA KIDIJITALI

Dar es Salaam; Oktoba 21, 2026 - Waziri wa Viwanda na Biashara, Mhe. Judith Kapinga, ameipongeza Benki ya CRDB kwa kuendelea kuwa mstari wa mbele katika kuwawezesha wajasiriamali kupitia teknolojia, ubunifu na upatikanaji wa mitaji, akisema juhudi hizo zinachangia kujenga mazingira wezeshi ya biashara na kukuza uchumi shindani unaoendana na Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050.

Waziri Kapinga aliyasema hayo Oktoba 21, 2026, wakati akifungua msimu wa nne wa Jukwaa la Instaprenyua 2026 lililofanyika katika Kituo cha Mikutano cha Mlimani City jijini Dar es Salaam. Aliwahimiza wajasiriamali kutumia fursa zinazotokana na uchumi wa kidijitali kupanua masoko, kuongeza ufanisi na kukuza biashara zao.

Alisema Serikali inaendelea kuweka mazingira rafiki kwa sekta binafsi kustawi, huku ikitambua mchango wa wajasiriamali katika kukuza shughuli za kiuchumi, kuongeza ajira na kuimarisha ushindani wa biashara nchini.

Kwa upande wake, Kaimu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya CRDB, Musa Kitambi, alisema Jukwaa la Instaprenyua ni sehemu ya mkakati wa benki hiyo wa kujenga uhusiano wa karibu na wajasiriamali, kuelewa changamoto zinazowakabili na kuwaunganisha na maarifa, mitaji na suluhisho za kifedha zinazochochea ukuaji wa biashara zao.

Jukwaa la Instaprenyua 2026 linafanyika kwa siku mbili, Oktoba 21 na 22, chini ya kaulimbiu ya “Smartisha Biashara.” Linajumuisha mijadala, mafunzo, maonesho na majadiliano ya kibiashara yanayofanyika kupitia Deal Rooms, yakilenga kuwawezesha wajasiriamali kupata maarifa mapya, kujenga mitandao ya kibiashara na kutambua fursa za kukuza biashara zao.

MINISTER KAPINGA COMMENDS CRDB BANK’S INSTAPRENYUA FOR DRIVING DIGITAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

Dar es Salaam; October 21, 2026 - Tanzania’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Hon. Judith Kapinga, has commended CRDB Bank for its continued efforts to empower entrepreneurs through technology, innovation and access to financing, saying the initiatives support the Government’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment and building a competitive economy in line with Tanzania Development Vision 2050.

Speaking at the opening of the fourth edition of the Instaprenyua Forum 2026 on October 21 at the Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, Minister Kapinga reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for private-sector growth.

She also urged entrepreneurs to capitalise on opportunities presented by the digital economy to expand their markets, improve business operations and accelerate growth.

CRDB Bank Acting Managing Director, Musa Kitambi, said the Instaprenyua Forum is part of the Bank’s strategy to strengthen engagement with entrepreneurs, understand their challenges and connect them with knowledge, financing and innovative financial solutions to support business development.

Held under the theme “Smartisha Biashara,” the two-day forum brings together entrepreneurs and other business stakeholders for panel discussions, practical training sessions, exhibitions and dedicated business networking sessions known as Deal Rooms.

The forum is scheduled to conclude on October 22, 2026.

CRDB BANK, GOVERNOR TUTUBA EARN GLOBAL RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL SECTOR

CRDB Bank and Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Governor Emmanuel Tutuba have earned international recognition in the financial sector, highlighting the importance of strong banking institutions and credible central bank leadership in strengthening Tanzania’s financial profile and attracting investment.

CRDB Bank was named Best Bank in Tanzania 2026 by international financial publication Global Finance, further enhancing its reputation in the global financial services industry.

The recognition came as investors and development finance institutions gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to explore investment opportunities and discuss ways to strengthen Africa’s economic growth.

CRDB BANK STRENGTHENS ITS INTERNATIONAL PROFILE

CRDB Bank received the award during the week of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

During the meetings, CRDB Bank partnered with Invest Africa to host the Africa Investor Forum, which explored how cross-border investment, strategic partnerships and access to international capital could accelerate Africa’s economic growth.

Commenting on the award, CRDB Bank Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dr Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, said the recognition reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to translating financial growth into tangible economic opportunities.

“For us, success is not measured by financial results alone. It is also measured by our ability to expand access to finance, support businesses, create opportunities and contribute to the development of the economies in which we operate,” Dr Nsekela said.

NCBA AND NEDBANK COMPLETE LANDMARK TRANSACTION, CREATING A POWERFUL EAST AFRICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES GROWTH PLATFORM

South Africa’s Nedbank Group Limited (Nedbank) has successfully completed its strategic investment in NCBA Group PLC (NCBA) through the acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake, reinforcing confidence in East Africa’s financial services sector and unlocking new opportunities for NCBA’s customers, employees and shareholders.

Nairobi, October 19, 2026: NCBA has announced the successful completion of Nedbank Group Limited’s strategic investment through the acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake, marking a landmark transaction for East Africa’s financial services sector. The completion follows receipt of the required regulatory approvals and results in NCBA becoming a subsidiary of Nedbank. NCBA will continue to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with the remaining 34 per cent of the issued shares being held by the public.

A Landmark Deal That Strengthens East Africa’s Financial Services Sector

NCBA operates across six markets in Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ivory Coast and Ghana, serving over 60 million customers through 122 branches. South Africa-headquartered Nedbank, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibia Securities Exchange, has physical operations across Southern Africa, including Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini, as well as offshore centres in London, Dubai, the Isle of Man and Jersey. Through this investment in NCBA, Nedbank will expand into the high-growth East African market, with ambitions to extend the brand into the wider region.

Kenya’s position as a financial hub, supported by strong institutions, advanced capital markets and a dynamic technology sector, provides a strategic entry point for Nedbank, while NCBA’s strong market reputation, digital banking capabilities, asset finance leadership, investment banking expertise and regional network make it a compelling partner.

Together, the two leading and highly regarded African financial services institutions are well placed to support trade, enterprise growth and investment across one of Africa’s fastest-growing and most dynamic regions.

Business Continuity for Employees and Customers

NCBA’s employees and customers can be assured that business will continue as usual. NCBA Group will retain its trusted brand, local leadership, Nairobi headquarters and customer-facing operating model. Products, services, relationship teams, branches, digital channels and day-to-day banking arrangements remain unchanged. The transaction is designed to enhance, not disrupt, customer experience, with opportunities to introduce broader capabilities, stronger cross-border solutions and deeper sector expertise available through Nedbank.

NMB YATENGA SH BILIONI 2 KUWEZESHA KAMPUNI CHANGA, KUANZISHA KITUO CHA UBUNIFU 2027

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Deogratius Ndejembi (wa pili kushoto), akimsikiliza Mkurugenzi Mtendaji na Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Benki ya NMB, Ruth Zaipuna (wa pili kulia), wakati wa ziara yake katika banda la NMB kwenye Wiki ya Kampuni Changa Tanzania (Tanzania Startup Week 2026), iliyofanyika katika Kituo cha Kimataifa cha Mikutano cha Julius Nyerere (JNICC), Dar es Salaam, Oktoba 19, 2026. Kulia ni Meneja wa Ubunifu wa Benki ya NMB, Maria Mwamyalla.

Benki yaweka lengo la kuunganisha kampuni 30 na mifumo yake ifikapo 2030, Makamu wa Rais ataka matokeo halisi ya uwekezaji.

Dar es Salaam, Oktoba 19, 2026 — Benki ya NMB imetenga Shilingi bilioni 2 kusaidia kampuni changa za teknolojia kuunganisha bidhaa na huduma zao na mifumo ya kibenki, huku ikipanga kuanzisha Kituo cha Ubunifu (NMB Innovation Hub) mwaka 2027 ili kuimarisha mazingira ya ukuaji wa biashara zinazotumia teknolojia nchini.

Benki hiyo imeweka lengo la kuongeza idadi ya kampuni changa zilizounganishwa na mifumo yake kutoka sita zilizopo sasa hadi 30 ifikapo mwaka 2030, hatua inayolenga kuwasaidia wabunifu kubadilisha mawazo yao kuwa biashara endelevu, kupanua masoko na kuchangia katika uzalishaji wa ajira.

Hatua hiyo pia inalenga kuondoa vikwazo vya kiteknolojia vinavyokwamisha kampuni changa kuingiza bidhaa na huduma zao sokoni, kwa kuzipa fursa ya kufikia mtandao wa wateja wa NMB unaozidi milioni 10.

Akizungumza wakati wa Wiki ya Kampuni Changa Tanzania (Tanzania Startup Week 2026), inayofanyika katika Kituo cha Kimataifa cha Mikutano cha Julius Nyerere (JNICC), jijini Dar es Salaam, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji na Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa NMB, Ruth Zaipuna, amesema kampuni sita tayari zimeunganishwa na mifumo ya benki hiyo na zimeanza kuuza bidhaa na huduma zao.

Amesema kampuni nyingine tano zinatarajiwa kuunganishwa kabla ya mwisho wa mwaka 2026, kufuatia maboresho ya mfumo mkuu wa kibenki yaliyoongeza uwezo wa NMB kushirikiana na kampuni za teknolojia ya fedha.

Zaipuna ameyasema hayo katika hafla iliyohudhuriwa na Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Deogratius Ndejembi, aliyetembelea banda la NMB kujionea juhudi za benki hiyo katika kukuza ubunifu na ujasiriamali nchini.

BENKI YA CRDB, GAVANA WA BOT WANG’ARA TUZO ZA GLOBAL FINANCE BANGKOK, THAILAND

Bangkok, Thailand - Tanzania imeendelea kupeperusha vyema bendera yake kimataifa baada ya Benki ya CRDB kutangazwa kuwa Benki Bora Tanzania kwa mwaka 2026 (Best Bank in Tanzania) na jarida maarufu la kimataifa la Global Finance, katika hafla ya utoaji tuzo iliyofanyika jijini Bangkok, Thailand.

Katika hafla hiyo, Gavana wa Benki Kuu ya Tanzania (BoT), Bw. Emmanuel Tutuba, naye ametambuliwa kimataifa kupitia tathmini ya Global Finance ya Central Banker Report Cards 2026, na kuongeza heshima kwa sekta ya fedha nchini Tanzania.

Utambuzi huo unaakisi maendeleo na mageuzi yanayoendelea katika sekta ya fedha nchini. Kwa upande wa Benki ya CRDB, tuzo hiyo inaonesha kutambuliwa kwa uimara wa benki hiyo, ubunifu katika huduma za kifedha, ukuaji wa biashara pamoja na mchango wake katika kukuza ujumuishaji wa kifedha na maendeleo ya uchumi.

Mafanikio hayo yanakuja katika wiki ambayo Benki ya CRDB pia iliandaa Kongamano la Uwekezaji Afrika (Africa Investor Forum) 2026 jijini Bangkok, Thailand, na kufanikisha makubaliano ya ufadhili yenye thamani ya dola za Marekani milioni 111 kutoka taasisi za fedha za kimataifa.

BENKI YA CRDB YAWAKARIBISHA WAWEKEZAJI TANZANIA, MIKATABA YA DOLA MILIONI 111 YASAINIWA

Bangkok, Thailand - Benki ya CRDB imeendelea kuitangaza Tanzania kama kivutio cha uwekezaji wa kimataifa kupitia Mikutano ya Mwaka ya Benki ya Dunia na Shirika la Fedha la Kimataifa (IMF), iliyohitimishwa hivi karibuni jijini Bangkok, Thailand, ambapo mikataba yenye thamani ya jumla ya dola za Marekani milioni 111 ilisainiwa.

Kupitia jukwaa la CRDB Bank Africa Investor Forum, lililoandaliwa kwa ushirikiano na Invest Africa, benki hiyo iliwakutanisha wawekezaji wa kimataifa na kuwaainishia fursa za biashara, uwekezaji na maendeleo katika masoko inayohudumia ya Tanzania, Burundi, Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo (DRC) na Umoja wa Falme za Kiarabu (UAE).

Jukwaa hilo lilishirikisha viongozi wa Serikali na taasisi muhimu za kifedha, akiwemo Waziri wa Fedha wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Balozi Khamis Mussa Omar, aliyekuwa mgeni rasmi; Waziri wa Fedha wa Zanzibar, Dkt. Juma Malik Akil; pamoja na Gavana wa Benki Kuu ya Tanzania, Emmanuel Tutuba.

Mikataba ya Dola Milioni 111 Kuimarisha Ufadhili

Miongoni mwa matokeo muhimu ya jukwaa hilo ni makubaliano ya ufadhili wa dola za Marekani milioni 75 kutoka FMO ya Uholanzi, yatakayosaidia kuimarisha uwezo wa CRDB kufadhili biashara ndogo na za kati, ambazo ni muhimu katika kukuza uchumi, kuongeza ajira na kupanua shughuli za biashara.

Aidha, CRDB ilipata makubaliano ya ufadhili wa dola za Marekani milioni 36 kutoka Shelter Afrique Development Bank kwa ajili ya kusaidia sekta ya makazi na ujenzi. Kati ya fedha hizo, dola milioni 10 zimetengwa kwa ajili ya CRDB Bank DRC, hatua inayolenga kupanua upatikanaji wa fedha katika soko hilo.

Ushirikiano huu unaakisi nafasi ya taasisi za kifedha katika kuunganisha mitaji ya kimataifa na mahitaji ya ufadhili katika sekta zinazochangia ukuaji wa uchumi.

Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa na Uendelevu

Katika hatua nyingine, CRDB imepanua ushirikiano wake na Afreximbank katika maeneo ya biashara ya kimataifa, mifumo ya malipo na uwezeshaji wa biashara zinazomilikiwa na wanawake na vijana.

CRDB BANK YAUNGANA NA WATANZANIA KUMPOKEA JIHAN DIMACK, MSHINDI WA MISS GRAND INTERNATIONAL 2026

Dar es Salaam - Benki ya CRDB imeungana na Watanzania, hususan wapenzi wa ulimbwende, kumpokea Jihan Dimack, mshindi wa taji la Miss Grand International 2026, kufuatia ushindi wake wa kihistoria uliolitangaza jina la Tanzania katika ramani ya dunia.

Akishiriki katika mapokezi hayo, Meneja Mwandamizi wa Huduma kwa Vijana wa Benki ya CRDB, Mshindo Magimba, amesema ushiriki wa benki hiyo ni sehemu ya dhamira yake endelevu ya kuunga mkono vipaji, kuwawezesha vijana na kuendeleza juhudi zinazowapa Watanzania fursa ya kung'aa katika majukwaa ya kimataifa.

“Jihan ni mfano wa namna uthubutu, kujiamini na kujituma vinavyoweza kufungua milango ya mafanikio na kuwa chanzo cha hamasa kwa vijana wengine nchini,” amesema Mshindo, aliyeambatana na Meneja wa Tawi la Palm Beach, Pendo Kitula.

Kupitia programu zake mbalimbali za kuwawezesha vijana, ikiwemo iMBEJU, Benki ya CRDB inaendelea kuwekeza katika ndoto, ubunifu na uwezo wa vijana wa Kitanzania. Benki hiyo inaamini kuwa vijana wanapopewa fursa na mazingira wezeshi, wanaweza kufikia mafanikio makubwa na kulitangaza taifa katika majukwaa ya kimataifa.

“Benki ya CRDB — tunawezesha ndoto, tunakuza vipaji na tunajenga kesho ya vijana wa Kitanzania, kuanzia vyuoni hadi mtaani. Kupitia Dawati letu la Youth Banking, tunahakikisha kila ndoto ya kijana inapata malezi na msaada unaohitajika ili ikue na kuleta mchango wenye manufaa kwa jamii nzima,” amesema Mshindo.

NMB BANK TARGETS 30 STARTUPS BY 2030, PLANS INNOVATION HUB IN 2027

Tanzania’s Vice-President, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi (second left), listens to NMB Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ruth Zaipuna (second right), during his visit to the bank’s exhibition stand at Tanzania Startup Week 2026, held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam on October 19, 2026. On the right is NMB Bank Innovation Manager, Maria Mwamyalla.

Dar es Salaam - October 19, 2026: NMB Bank has allocated TZS 2 billion to support technology startups and plans to establish an Innovation Hub in 2027 as part of its efforts to accelerate innovation, expand digital solutions and promote entrepreneurship in Tanzania.

The bank aims to integrate 30 startups into its banking systems by 2030, up from six currently, creating opportunities for emerging businesses to commercialise their innovations and reach a customer base of more than 10 million.

Speaking during Tanzania Startup Week 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam on October 19, NMB Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ruth Zaipuna, said six startups had already integrated their solutions into the bank's systems and begun commercialising their products and services.

She said five additional startups were expected to be integrated before the end of 2026, following improvements to the bank's core banking infrastructure.

The event was attended by Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi, who visited NMB's exhibition stand to learn about the bank's initiatives to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

Zaipuna explained that integration into NMB's systems enables startups to access the bank's extensive customer base, helping them expand their markets, reach more customers and develop commercially viable solutions.

"The integration process was slowed by the bank's legacy systems. However, the migration to a new core banking system this year has strengthened our capacity to integrate financial technology companies more quickly," she said.

She added that the target of integrating 30 startups by 2030 reflects NMB's ambition to support businesses capable of contributing to employment creation and economic growth.

NHC YASHIRIKIANA NA BENKI TISA KUPANUA FURSA ZA MIKOPO YA NYUMBA KWA WATANZANIA

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa (NHC), Bw. Hamad Abdallah, akizungumza na wateja, wadau wa benki na taasisi za fedha pamoja na wadau wengine wakati wa kilele cha Wiki ya Huduma kwa Wateja kilichofanyika Oktoba 16, 2026, katika mradi wa Kawe 711, Dar es Salaam.

Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa (NHC) limeimarisha ushirikiano na benki na taasisi tisa za fedha ili kurahisisha upatikanaji wa mikopo ya nyumba kwa Watanzania, wakiwemo wanaoishi nje ya nchi, kwa lengo la kuongeza fursa za kumiliki makazi bora na ya kisasa.

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa NHC, Bw. Hamad Abdallah, amesema ushirikiano kati ya Shirika hilo na taasisi za fedha ni nyenzo muhimu katika kutimiza dhamira ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, ya kuwawezesha Watanzania wengi zaidi kumiliki nyumba bora.

Akizungumza katika kilele cha Wiki ya Huduma kwa Wateja kilichofanyika Oktoba 16, 2026, katika mradi wa Kawe 711, Dar es Salaam, Bw. Abdallah amesema NHC inaendelea kuimarisha ushirikiano na benki mbalimbali ili kurahisisha upatikanaji wa mikopo ya nyumba kwa wananchi, wakiwemo Watanzania wanaoishi nje ya nchi (Diaspora).

“Tunataka kutimiza ndoto ya Rais wetu, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, ya kuwawezesha Watanzania wengi zaidi kumiliki nyumba. Hili linawezekana kupitia ushirikiano na mabenki yanayotoa mikopo kwa Watanzania waliopo nchini na wanaoishi nje ya nchi,” amesema.

Meneja wa Mauzo na Masoko wa Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa (NHC), Bw. Deogratius Batakanwa, akibadilishana mawazo na wadau wa Shirika hilo.

Katika hafla hiyo, benki na taasisi tisa za fedha zilishiriki kutoa elimu kuhusu fursa mbalimbali za mikopo ya nyumba kwa wafanyakazi, wafanyabiashara, wawekezaji na Watanzania wanaoishi nje ya nchi.

Taasisi hizo ni CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, NBC Bank, Azania Bank, Absa Bank, Equity Bank, Bank of Africa Tanzania, Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) na First Housing Finance.

Wadau kutoka Azania Bank wakijadiliana na wateja wao wakati wa kilele cha Wiki ya Huduma kwa Wateja.

Bw. Abdallah amesema lengo la kuzikutanisha taasisi hizo za fedha na wananchi ni kuwawezesha wateja kupata taarifa za mikopo moja kwa moja kutoka kwa wataalamu wa fedha, kulinganisha masharti ya ukopeshaji na kufanya maamuzi sahihi kuhusu umiliki wa nyumba.

Azania Bank Yatoa Mikopo ya Nyumba ya Hadi Miaka 25

Akizungumza kwa niaba ya Azania Bank, Bw. Samson Mhindi amesema benki hiyo imekuwa na ushirikiano na NHC kwa takribani miaka 15, ambapo imewawezesha Watanzania wengi kumiliki nyumba katika miradi mbalimbali, ikiwemo Kawe na Iyumbu, Dodoma.

Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa (NHC), Bw. Hamad Abdallah, akijadiliana jambo na wadau kutoka CRDB Bank.

Amesema Azania Bank inatoa mikopo ya nyumba yenye muda wa marejesho unaofikia miaka 25. Aidha, baadhi ya miradi ina utaratibu maalumu wa riba ya asilimia tisa, hatua inayolenga kupunguza mzigo wa marejesho kwa wanunuzi wa nyumba.