MAMA MARIA NYERERE AWAPA BARAKA WASHIRIKI WA VODACOM NYERERE CYCLING TOUR

Mama Maria Nyerere (katikati) akizungumza wakati alipokutana na waendesha baiskeli wa msafara wa Nyerere Cycling Tour kutoka Vodacom Tanzania Plc, waliokwenda kumuaga na kupata baraka zake kabla ya kushiriki mashindano ya Vodacom Coastal Classic pamoja na Nyerere Cycling Tour.

DAR ES SALAAM - Oktoba 3, 2026: Mama Maria Nyerere amewapa baraka washiriki wa Vodacom Nyerere Cycling Tour waliokwenda kumuaga kabla ya kuanza safari ya kuenzi urithi wa Baba wa Taifa, Hayati Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, kupitia mchezo wa baiskeli na shughuli za maendeleo ya jamii.

Mama Maria Nyerere alikutana na waendesha baiskeli hao jijini Dar es Salaam wikendi hii, ambapo washiriki kutoka Vodacom Tanzania Plc walikwenda kumuaga na kupata baraka zake kabla ya kushiriki mashindano ya Vodacom Coastal Classic pamoja na Nyerere Cycling Tour.

Meneja Mauzo na Mkakati wa Biashara wa Kanda ya Dar es Salaam na Pwani wa Vodacom Tanzania Plc, Caleb Majo, akizungumza na waendesha baiskeli wa Nyerere Cycling Tour wakati wa hafla ya kuwaaga na kupata baraka kutoka kwa Mama Maria Nyerere kabla ya kuanza mashindano ya Vodacom Coastal Classic pamoja na safari ya kutoka Dar es Salaam hadi Butiama, mkoani Mara. 

Safari ya Nyerere Cycling Tour inaanzia Dar es Salaam hadi Butiama mkoani Mara, ikiwa na lengo la kumuenzi Mwalimu Nyerere kwa kuunganisha mchezo wa baiskeli na jitihada za kuleta matokeo chanya katika jamii.

Kupitia safari hiyo, waandaaji na washirika wake wanatarajia kutekeleza shughuli mbalimbali zinazogusa elimu, afya, uhifadhi wa mazingira, elimu ya fedha na maendeleo ya jamii katika maeneo yatakayopitiwa.

Mtoto wa Baba wa Taifa, Hayati Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, Madaraka Nyerere, akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya kuwaaga waendesha baiskeli wa Nyerere Cycling Tour na kutoa salamu za familia ya Mwalimu Nyerere. 

Miongoni mwa shughuli hizo ni utoaji wa madawati 1,000, ujenzi wa madarasa 10, ukarabati wa madarasa 40 pamoja na upandaji miti.

Shughuli hizo zinatarajiwa kuwafikia zaidi ya watu 25,000, na hivyo kufanya safari hiyo kuwa zaidi ya tukio la michezo, bali pia kuwa sehemu ya juhudi za kuchangia maendeleo na ustawi wa jamii.

Nyerere Cycling Tour pia inalenga kutumia mchezo wa baiskeli kama jukwaa la kuhamasisha afya, mshikamano wa jamii, uhifadhi wa mazingira na maendeleo, huku ikiendeleza kumbukumbu ya mchango wa Mwalimu Nyerere katika historia ya Tanzania.

Tukio hilo lilishuhudiwa na Meneja Mauzo na Mkakati wa Biashara wa Kanda ya Dar es Salaam na Pwani wa Vodacom Tanzania Plc, Caleb Majo, Madaraka Nyerere, mtoto wa Mwalimu Nyerere, na Wilmot Ishengoma, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Tahadhari wa Stanbic Bank Tanzania, pamoja na wadau wengine wa mchezo wa baiskeli.

1245 CELEBRATES FOUR YEARS OF HOSPITALITY, MUSIC AND MEMORABLE NIGHTS IN DAR ES SALAAM

Dar es Salaam, September 30, 2026 — In Dar es Salaam, an evening can begin with dinner and end with an entire table singing along to a DJ. Somewhere in between, friends reconnect, someone celebrates a milestone, and plans for “just one drink” turn into a night worth remembering.

For the guest, the experience should feel effortless. Behind that experience, however, are people working to get every detail right — from the welcome, food and service to the sound, entertainment and timing.

After four years in business, 1245 Bar, Restaurant & Lounge is reflecting on its journey and the role hospitality and entertainment continue to play in bringing people together and contributing to Dar es Salaam’s vibrant social scene.

“Opening the venue started with a vision. Sustaining it requires listening, adapting and giving people a reason to return. Guests have choices, and every visit is an opportunity to earn the next one. And that is what we strive for each year,” said Opeyemi Sodipe, Chief Operations Manager at 1245.

Through its combination of dining, lounge experiences and entertainment programming, 1245 brings together different elements of the hospitality and entertainment industry. Its role extends beyond hosting guests to creating an environment where music, service and social connection become part of a shared experience.

For 1245, one of the key lessons from four years in business is that the details matter.

TANZANIA BEGINS MANDATORY INBOUND TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS

Foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania are now required to obtain inbound travel insurance at a cost of US$44 per person, with the policy providing cover for specified medical emergencies and other travel-related risks during their stay.

The new requirement took effect on October 1, 2026, following the implementation of the Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026, issued under Government Notice No. 256 of September 4, 2026.

The regulations require eligible foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania through airports, seaports and land borders to possess valid inbound travel insurance.

Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba Urges Travellers to Arrange Insurance Before Arrival

Permanent Secretary and Paymaster General in the Ministry of Finance, Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba, has advised international travellers to make the necessary arrangements and obtain the required inbound travel insurance before travelling to Tanzania.

According to Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba, obtaining the insurance in advance will help facilitate entry procedures and avoid unnecessary inconvenience or delays upon arrival.

The Ministry of Finance has designated the National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania (NIC) as the provider for visitors entering through Mainland Tanzania, while visitors whose first point of entry is Zanzibar obtain their cover from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC).

The advice from Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba is particularly important because the regulations provide that a foreigner entering Mainland Tanzania without a valid inbound travel insurance policy shall be denied entry.

Insurance Costs US$44 Per Person

The premium for inbound travel insurance is set at the Tanzania Shillings equivalent of US$44 per person.

The premium is payable through payment systems provided by the inbound travel insurer and is generally non-refundable, except in circumstances provided for under the policy.

Travellers can purchase the policy before travelling or at the point of entry.

BANK OF TANZANIA HIGHLIGHTS RESILIENT ECONOMY AS INFLATION REMAINS WITHIN TARGET, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT EXPANDS

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) says Tanzania’s economy remained resilient in August 2026, supported by strong private-sector credit growth, increased exports and continued foreign exchange inflows, although rising global energy costs and geopolitical tensions continued to pose risks to inflation and the external sector.

According to the Bank’s September 2026 Monthly Economic Review, headline inflation increased slightly to 4.3 percent in August 2026 from 4.2 percent in July, but remained within Tanzania’s target range of 3–5 percent. 

The report also highlights continued expansion in credit to the private sector, strong demand for government securities, rising national debt and a widening current account deficit amid higher import costs.

Inflation remains within target

Headline inflation rose to 4.3 percent in August 2026, compared with 4.2 percent in July and 3.4 percent in August 2025.

The increase was mainly attributed to the delayed impact of earlier fuel price increases on fares for buses, taxis and motorcycle taxis.

However, food inflation continued to moderate, falling to 3.7 percent in August from 4.1 percent in July and 7.7 percent in August 2025. The Bank attributed the improvement to better food supply conditions, particularly for staple crops such as maize, rice and beans. 

NMB AND DAWA MKONONI PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

KIGALI, Rwanda — NMB Bank has partnered with health technology company Dawa Mkononi to establish a Capital Financing Programme for pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The programme will enable eligible pharmaceutical distributors and businesses to access working capital to support and expand their operations.

Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Kigali, Rwanda, NMB Bank will provide financing through Dawa Mkononi’s digital platform, a move aimed at addressing liquidity challenges affecting the procurement, availability and distribution of medicines across the healthcare supply chain.

NMB Bank Director of Strategy and Growth, Francis Mittah, said the partnership demonstrates the opportunities for banks and technology companies to collaborate in developing financial solutions that meet the needs of businesses through digital platforms.

For his part, Dawa Mkononi Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Paul, said access to capital is an important component in building a strong and efficient pharmaceutical distribution chain, particularly for businesses that require sufficient liquidity to ensure the continuous availability of medicines.

SALESHUB SALES CONFERENCE 2026 SET TO BRING GLOBAL SALES EXPERTS, AI & BUSINESS LEADERS TO DAR ES SALAAM

DAR ES SALAAM - October 1, 2026: Sales professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs are set to converge in Dar es Salaam on October 13, 2026, for the 2nd Annual SalesHub Sales Conference, an event that will bring together international sales experts, industry leaders and commercial professionals to explore emerging trends and strategies shaping the future of sales.

The conference will be held at Delta by Marriott, Masaki, bringing together experienced sales professionals from Tanzania and international markets, including experts from the Middle East and South Africa.

The event is being organised in collaboration with the Sales Institute Dubai and South Africa, and will feature discussions focused on modern sales practices, artificial intelligence (AI), customer engagement, business development and commercial growth.

According to the organisers, the conference is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and insights that can be applied within their organisations.

Focus on AI and Modern Sales Strategies

One of the key areas of focus will be the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in sales, as businesses increasingly adopt technology to improve customer engagement, prospecting, decision-making and conversion.

Participants will also have an opportunity to learn from international sales experts and Tanzanian commercial leaders who will share experiences, challenges and lessons from their respective industries.

The programme will include:

• International sales experts sharing global perspectives and proven strategies.
• Panel discussions featuring business and commercial leaders from Tanzania.
• Sessions on AI and its growing role across the sales journey.
• Modern approaches to prospecting, customer engagement and conversion.
• Practical insights that participants can apply within their organisations.
• Networking opportunities involving sales professionals, entrepreneurs and business decision-makers.

AfDB & EXIM BANK TANZANIA PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES TO TRADE AND GROW BEYOND BORDERS

Exim Bank Tanzania Chief Financial Officer, Shani Kinswaga (second left), and AfDB Country Manager for Tanzania, Mary Monyau (second right), sign a US$10 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility agreement. The ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam and witnessed by Exim Bank Tanzania Head of Legal, Edmund Mwasaga (left), and AfDB Head of Finance, Lamin Drammeh (right).

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — September 28, 2026: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Exim Bank Tanzania have signed a US$10 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility, strengthening Exim Bank Tanzania’s capacity to facilitate eligible trade finance transactions and support Tanzanian businesses engaged in cross-border trade.

Under the facility, AfDB will provide guarantees of up to 100% to confirming banks against eligible non-payment risks arising from Letters of Credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by Exim Bank Tanzania.

The additional risk protection will enable confirming banks to support more trade transactions originated by Exim Bank, while strengthening the bank’s ability to facilitate access to trade finance for SMEs and local corporates engaged in import activities.

The facility will also help Exim Bank access a broader network of confirming banks, supporting greater trade across the region and globally.

By strengthening access to trade finance, the arrangement supports efforts to promote intra-African trade and contributes to the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

For Exim Bank Tanzania, the facility strengthens its trade finance capacity by providing additional risk support when working with confirming banks. This can help the bank facilitate more eligible trade transactions, strengthen relationships with international and regional financial institutions, and reduce some of the constraints associated with confirming trade finance instruments.

Exim Bank Tanzania Chief Financial Officer Shani Kinswaga said the partnership strengthens the bank’s ability to support businesses pursuing opportunities across regional and international markets.

“This partnership represents more than a financing arrangement; it strengthens the financial infrastructure required to support Tanzania’s growing trade ambitions. For Exim Bank, it provides an important opportunity to deepen our trade finance business while supporting Tanzanian businesses to participate more confidently in regional and international markets,” said Kinswaga.

NMB NA DAWA MKONONI WAUNGANA KUBORESHA SEKTA YA DAWA

KIGALI, Rwanda — Benki ya NMB imeingia katika ushirikiano na kampuni ya teknolojia ya afya, Dawa Mkononi, unaolenga kuwezesha Mpango wa Ufadhili wa Mitaji kwa maduka ya dawa na viwanda vya dawa.

Mpango huo utasaidia wasambazaji na wafanyabiashara wa bidhaa za dawa wanaokidhi vigezo kupata mitaji ya kuendesha na kukuza biashara zao.

Hati ya Makubaliano (MoU) iliyosainiwa jijini Kigali, Rwanda, itawezesha NMB kutoa mikopo kupitia jukwaa la kidijitali la Dawa Mkononi, hatua inayolenga kupunguza changamoto za ukwasi zinazoathiri ununuzi, upatikanaji na usambazaji wa dawa katika mnyororo wa huduma za afya.

Mkurugenzi wa Mikakati na Ukuaji wa NMB, Francis Mittah, alisema ushirikiano huo unaonesha fursa iliyopo kwa benki na kampuni za teknolojia kushirikiana kubuni mifumo ya kifedha inayokidhi mahitaji ya biashara kupitia teknolojia za kidijitali.

Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Dawa Mkononi, Joseph Paul, alisema upatikanaji wa mitaji ni sehemu muhimu katika kujenga mnyororo imara na wenye ufanisi wa usambazaji wa dawa, hususan kwa biashara zinazohitaji ukwasi wa kutosha ili kuhakikisha dawa zinapatikana wakati wote.

NBC YAZINDUA MSIMU WA TANO WA NBC SHAMBANI, DC TANDAHIMBA ASISITIZA WAKULIMA KUWEKA AKIBA

Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Tandahimba, Kanali Mstaafu Michael Mtenjele (katikati), akikata utepe kuashiria uzinduzi rasmi wa msimu wa tano wa kampeni ya “Wekeza NBC Shambani Ushinde, Tunakuona Mbali Mkulima” katika mikoa ya Mtwara na Lindi pamoja na Wilaya ya Tunduru mkoani Ruvuma. Uzinduzi huo ulifanyika Mtwara na kuhudhuriwa na viongozi wa vyama vya ushirika, wakulima na viongozi waandamizi wa NBC. Wengine ni viongozi wa vyama vya ushirika, wakulima na viongozi waandamizi wa NBC.

Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Tandahimba, Kanali Mstaafu Michael Mtenjele (katikati), akimpongeza Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Wadogo wa NBC, Elibariki Masuke (kulia), wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi wa msimu wa tano wa kampeni ya “Wekeza NBC Shambani Ushinde, Tunakuona Mbali Mkulima”. Kushoto ni Kaimu Mrajisi Msaidizi wa Vyama vya Ushirika Mkoa wa Mtwara, Robert Nsunza.

MTWARA, Septemba 29, 2026 — Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) imezindua msimu wa tano wa kampeni yake ya “Wekeza NBC Shambani Ushinde, Tunakuona Mbali Mkulima” katika mikoa ya Mtwara na Lindi pamoja na Wilaya ya Tunduru mkoani Ruvuma, ikiwa na lengo la kuimarisha elimu ya fedha, matumizi ya huduma rasmi za kifedha na kuongeza tija katika kilimo, hususan zao la korosho.

Uzinduzi huo ulifanyika Mtwara na kuongozwa na Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Tandahimba, Kanali Mstaafu Michael Mtenjele, aliyemwakilisha Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Mtwara, Kanali Donald Msengi.

Hafla hiyo ilihudhuriwa na viongozi wa vyama vya ushirika, wakulima na viongozi waandamizi wa NBC, akiwemo Mkurugenzi wa Wateja Wadogo, Elibariki Masuke; Mkuu wa Masoko, David Raymond; Meneja wa Kanda ya Pwani, Zubeider Haroun; na Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wakulima, Raymond Urassa.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Kanali Mstaafu Mtenjele aliipongeza NBC kwa kuwawezesha wakulima kupitia huduma za kifedha na elimu ya fedha, akisisitiza kuwa utamaduni wa kuweka akiba ni muhimu kwa maendeleo ya mkulima, familia na uchumi wa taifa.

“Wakulima wanapaswa kuwa na utamaduni wa kuweka akiba. Akiba si kwa manufaa ya mkulima na familia yake pekee, bali pia ina mchango katika ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa,” alisema Mtenjele.

UNEVEN RIDE-HAILING ENFORCEMENT RAISES SAFETY AND COMPETITION CONCERNS

Dar es Salaam; September 29, 2026 — An investigation into Tanzania’s ride-hailing industry has raised concerns that inconsistent enforcement of regulatory requirements could create safety risks for passengers while disadvantaging companies that invest significantly in compliance.

Journalists testing driver registration procedures found that some platforms allowed prospective drivers to proceed through parts of the onboarding process without consistently submitting key documents, including photographs, appropriate driving licences, vehicle registration cards, LATRA permits and insurance records.

Undercover registration attempts also revealed significant differences in driver onboarding requirements across platforms. The findings have intensified concerns among some industry players that operators facing less regulatory scrutiny may be able to reduce verification requirements and expand their driver networks more quickly.

While such an approach may support rapid platform growth, it can also create an uneven commercial environment. Companies that invest in licensing, driver screening, insurance, regulatory systems and tax compliance incur operating costs that less-compliant competitors may avoid. This could create a cost advantage that distorts competition and discourages long-term investment in the sector.

AfDB NA EXIM BANK TANZANIA KUIMARISHA NA KUKUZA BIASHARA ZA NJE YA MIPAKA

Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha wa Exim Bank Tanzania, Shani Kinswaga (wa pili kushoto), na Meneja wa AfDB Nchini Tanzania, Mary Monyau (wa pili kulia), wakisaini Makubaliano ya Dhamana ya Biashara (Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility) yenye thamani ya Dola milioni 10. Hafla hiyo imefanyika jijini Dar es Salaam na kushuhudiwa na Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Sheria wa Exim Bank Tanzania, Edmund Mwasaga (kushoto), na Mkuu wa Fedha wa AfDB, Lamin Drammeh (kulia).

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Septemba 28, 2026: Benki ya Maendeleo ya Afrika (AfDB) na Exim Bank Tanzania zimesaini Makubaliano ya Dhamana ya Biashara yenye thamani ya Dola za Marekani milioni 10 (Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility), hatua inayolenga kuimarisha uwezo wa Exim Bank Tanzania kuwezesha miamala ya fedha na kusaidia wafanyabiashara wa Tanzania wanaojihusisha na biashara za kuvuka mipaka.

Kupitia makubaliano hayo, AfDB itatoa dhamana ya hadi asilimia 100 kwa benki zinazothibitisha miamala dhidi ya hatari za kutolipwa zinazohusiana na Letters of Credit (LCs) na nyaraka nyingine za biashara zinazotolewa na Exim Bank Tanzania.

Dhamana hiyo itaongeza ulinzi kwa benki zinazothibitisha miamala, na hivyo kuziwezesha kushiriki katika kuwezesha miamala zaidi ya biashara kupitia Exim Bank Tanzania. Hatua hiyo pia itaongeza uwezo wa benki hiyo kusaidia biashara ndogo na za kati (SMEs) pamoja na kampuni za ndani zinazojihusisha na shughuli za uagizaji.

Aidha, makubaliano hayo yataisaidia Exim Bank Tanzania kufikia mtandao mpana zaidi wa benki zinazothibitisha miamala, na hivyo kuongeza fursa za kuwezesha biashara ndani ya ukanda wa Afrika na katika masoko ya kimataifa.

Kwa kuimarisha upatikanaji wa huduma za fedha, ushirikiano huo unaunga mkono juhudi za kukuza biashara baina ya nchi za Afrika na kuchangia katika utekelezaji wa malengo ya Eneo Huru la Biashara Barani Afrika (AfCFTA).

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.