PUMA ENERGY ALIGNS WITH GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES FOLLOWING PARLIAMENTARY ENGAGEMENT

From left: Ms. Fatma Abdallah, Managing Director of Puma Energy Tanzania; Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister of Energy; Hon. Salome Makamba, Deputy Minister of Energy; and Emmanuel Bakilana, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs.

Dodoma, Tanzania; 24 April 2026 – The Managing Director of Puma Energy Tanzania, Ms. Fatma Abdallah, recently attended a Parliamentary session in Dodoma at the invitation of the Minister of Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi. The session coincided with the presentation of the Ministry of Energy’s national budget, offering key insights into the government’s strategic direction for the sector.

Focus on Energy Accessibility and Sustainability

During the session, the Ministry outlined its core priorities aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s energy landscape. These include:

• Enhancing reliable access to fuel and electricity
• Expanding infrastructure to support national energy demand
• Promoting the adoption of clean energy solutions, particularly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

These priorities reflect the government’s broader commitment to ensuring energy security while advancing environmental sustainability.

Private Sector Support Remains Key

Puma Energy Tanzania continues to play a significant role in supporting these national goals. The company has maintained a strong focus on:

• Investing in modern energy infrastructure
• Expanding its network of service stations across the country
• Encouraging the adoption of cleaner energy alternatives such as CNG and LPG

FCS AND UNICEF LAUNCH LANDMARK INITIATIVE TO EMPOWER YOUTH & WOMEN-LED CSOs IN TANZANIA

Deputy Executive Director and Head of Program Quality and Learning at the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS), Ms. Cynthia Bavo Harris, speaks to the media during the launch of a capacity strengthening initiative aimed at empowering youth & women-led civil society organizations in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Songwe. She is flanked by the Community Development Officer for Dar es Salaam Region, Ms. Given Sure (left), and the Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF, Ms. Miranda Armstrong (right).

Dar es Salaam, April 23, 2026 — In a bold step toward strengthening grassroots impact and advancing child protection efforts, the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) has partnered with UNICEF Tanzania to launch a transformative capacity-building programme for youth-led and women-led civil society organisations (CSOs).

The initiative—covering Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Songwe—marks a historic milestone as FCS enters its first-ever direct collaboration with the United Nations system. More importantly, it signals a growing commitment to localising solutions for Tanzania’s most vulnerable children and adolescents by empowering organisations that are closest to the communities they serve.

Building Resilient Community Champions

At its core, the programme is designed to equip selected CSOs with the tools they need to thrive beyond traditional donor cycles. Through structured training, mentorship, and institutional support, participating organisations will strengthen their capabilities in governance, leadership, advocacy, financial management, and resource mobilisation.

Speaking at the launch, Miranda Armstrong, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF Tanzania, emphasised the long-term vision behind the initiative:

“By investing in the long-term capacity of youth-led and women-led CSOs, this programme equips them with the institutional and programmatic resilience needed to thrive beyond donor-funded cycles.”

Her remarks highlight a critical shift—from short-term project funding to sustainable organisational development.

SANLAMALLIANZ TANZANIA YAZINDUA “SALAMA PLAN” KUWAHAKIKISHIA WASTAAFU KIPATO CHA MAISHA

Dar es Salaam, Aprili 23, 2026 — Kampuni ya SanlamAllianz Life Insurance (Tanzania) Limited imezindua rasmi bidhaa mpya ya kifedha iitwayo Salama Plan, ikiwa ni suluhisho mahsusi kwa Watanzania wanaokaribia au waliokwisha kustaafu, ili kuwapatia kipato cha uhakika maisha yao yote pamoja na usalama wa kifedha wa muda mrefu.

Uzinduzi huo ulifanyika katika hafla maalum jijini Dar es Salaam, ukilenga kujibu hitaji linaloongezeka miongoni mwa wastaafu la kuwa na chanzo cha mapato endelevu na kinachotabirika.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Mtendaji Mkuu wa SanlamAllianz Tanzania, Julius Magabe, alisema:

“Uzeeni unapaswa kuwa muda wa kupumzika, si wa kuwa na wasiwasi. Kupitia ‘Salama Plan’, tunawawezesha watu kufurahia matunda ya kazi zao kwa kujiamini, bila hofu ya kutokuwa na uhakika wa fedha.”

Jinsi Salama Plan Inavyofanya Kazi

Salama Plan ni mpango wa kifedha unaomruhusu mteja kuweka fedha kwa mkupuo (one-time premium) na kisha kuanza kupokea malipo ya mara kwa mara kulingana na mpangilio atakaouchagua.

Kiasi cha chini cha kujiunga ni Shilingi milioni 5, bila ukomo wa kiwango cha juu, jambo linaloifanya bidhaa hii kufikika kwa wigo mpana wa wateja — hasa wale wanaojiandaa kustaafu au waliokwisha kustaafu.

Ulinzi kwa Mteja na Familia

Mbali na kutoa kipato cha maisha kwa mstaafu, mpango huu pia unalenga kulinda ustawi wa familia. Endapo mteja atafariki, wanufaika walioteuliwa wataendelea kupokea malipo kwa kipindi kilichobainishwa.

Aidha, Salama Plan inajumuisha kipengele cha dhamana (guarantee period) kinachohakikisha kuwa mapato yanaendelea kulipwa hata baada ya kifo cha mteja ndani ya muda huo wa dhamana.

Walengwa wa Mpango

Bidhaa hii imelenga zaidi watu wenye umri kati ya miaka 50 hadi 70, wakiwemo:

• Wastaafu kutoka sekta ya umma na binafsi
• Wajasiriamali wanaopunguza shughuli zao za kiuchumi
• Watu wasiokuwa na mifumo rasmi ya pensheni lakini wenye akiba au mali

VODACOM NA PHARMACCESS WAPANUA UPATIKANAJI WA MIKOPO KWA WATOA HUDUMA ZA AFYA KUPITIA ‘AFYA MKOPO’

Mkuu wa Kanda ya Kati wa Vodacom Tanzania Plc, Chiha Nchimbi (katikati), akifafanua kuhusu huduma ya Afya Mkopo kwa Naibu Waziri wa Afya, Dr Florence Samizi, aliyetembelea banda la Afya Mkopo katika kongamano la wadau wa sekta ya afya binafsi linaloendelea jijini Dodoma. Kushoto ni Dr Heri Marwa, Mkurugenzi wa PharmAccess Foundation.

Dodoma, Tanzania — Vodacom Tanzania Plc imeendelea kuimarisha sekta binafsi ya afya kwa kuanzisha suluhisho bunifu la kifedha lijulikanalo kama Afya Mkopo, linalolenga kuwawezesha watoa huduma za afya kupata mikopo kwa urahisi na kwa masharti nafuu.

Hayo yalijitokeza wakati wa kongamano la wadau wa sekta ya afya binafsi linaloendelea jijini Dodoma, ambapo Naibu Waziri wa Afya, Dr Florence Samizi, alitembelea banda la Afya Mkopo na kupatiwa maelezo ya kina kuhusu huduma hiyo.

Ufafanuzi huo ulitolewa na Mkuu wa Kanda ya Kati wa Vodacom, Chiha Nchimbi, ambaye alieleza jinsi huduma hiyo inavyorahisisha upatikanaji wa mitaji kwa watoa huduma binafsi wa afya.

Suluhisho la Kifedha kwa Watoa Huduma za Afya

Afya Mkopo ni matokeo ya ushirikiano kati ya Vodacom na PharmAccess Foundation kupitia Medical Credit Fund, ukiwa na lengo la kuziba pengo la upatikanaji wa mikopo katika sekta ya afya binafsi.

Kupitia mfumo wa LIPA NAMBA, watoa huduma za afya wanaweza:

• Kupata mikopo kwa haraka na kwa urahisi
• Kuboresha miundombinu ya vituo vyao
• Kupanua huduma za matibabu
• Kuimarisha ufanisi wa biashara zao

HOW NMB BANK HELPED GOVERNMENT COLLECT OVER SH9.8 TRILLION THROUGH DIGITAL PLATFORMS

NMB Bank Director of Investor Relations, Sustainability and Communications, Innocent Yonazi, addresses delegates on the bank’s achievements in the presence of Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba during the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania special leaders’ election meeting in Arusha.

NMB’s digital payment systems strengthen public revenue collection, improve transparency, and support Tanzania’s financial inclusion agenda

Arusha, Tanzania – April 22, 2026

NMB Bank has reported that its continued investment in digital revenue collection systems has enabled the Government of Tanzania to collect more than Sh9.8 trillion through the bank’s platforms since 2018, underscoring the growing role of financial technology in strengthening public finance management.

The milestone was shared in Arusha during a special general meeting of the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT), where leaders gathered to elect new office bearers and review progress in local government development.

Driving efficiency in government revenue collection

Speaking at the meeting, NMB Director of Investor Relations, Sustainability and Communications, Innocent Yonazi, said the achievement reflects strong collaboration between the bank and public institutions in modernising revenue collection systems.

He noted that NMB has invested heavily in digital payment infrastructure designed to simplify government transactions, improve transparency, and enhance efficiency for citizens, businesses, and institutions. The systems, he added, have also played a key role in reducing revenue leakages.

“These platforms have made it easier for government payments to be processed quickly and securely while ensuring accountability across collection points,” Yonazi said.

Expanding financial inclusion nationwide

Yonazi further highlighted that NMB Bank continues to expand financial access across the country, reaching more than 3,000 villages and opening over two million new accounts.

He said these efforts are part of the bank’s broader strategy to deepen financial inclusion and support economic participation at the grassroots level.

Strong financial performance and growth

The bank also reported significant growth in recent years. Its total assets rose from Sh7.1 trillion in 2020 to Sh17.2 trillion in 2025, representing a 142 percent increase. Profit before tax reached Sh1.1 trillion, reflecting sustained operational strength and digital transformation gains.

Government call for private sector partnership

Opening the meeting on April 22, 2026, Prime Minister Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba called on local government leaders to work closely with the private sector in driving economic growth and achieving Tanzania’s Vision 2050 goal of building a one-trillion-dollar economy.

ABSA DAR CITY MARATHON 2026 LAUNCHED IN DAR ES SALAAM, TARGETS OVER 5,000 RUNNERS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

The Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Tanzania, Aron Luhanga (right), speaks in Dar es Salaam during the official launch of this year’s Absa Dar City Marathon, scheduled to take place on May 17, 2026. Also pictured are Godphrey Mindu (centre), Vice President of The Runners Club and race organizer, and Jesca Nassari (left), Events Manager at Tanzania Breweries Limited, one of the event’s sponsors. Absa Bank is the main sponsor of the marathon.

The Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Tanzania, Aron Luhanga (third left), and the bank’s Events and Citizenship Manager, Abigail Lukuvi (to his left), display T-shirts that will be worn by runners in this year’s Absa Dar City Marathon.

Second right is Mr. Godphrey Mindu, Vice President of The Runners Club and race organizer, alongside representatives from sponsoring companies.

Dar es Salaam, 22 April 2026 — Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with The Runners Club, has officially launched the Absa Dar City Marathon 2026, set to take place on 17 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam. The highly anticipated event is expected to draw more than 5,000 participants from across the country and beyond, reinforcing the growing culture of fitness, community engagement, and healthy living.

This year’s marathon will feature three race categories: 21.1 KM (Half Marathon), 10 KM, and 5 KM, catering to a diverse range of participants—from elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts to recreational runners. Registration is currently open via official marathon platforms, with organizers encouraging widespread participation in what promises to be a vibrant citywide celebration.

Speaking during the launch, Aron Luhanga, Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Tanzania, emphasized the broader impact of the initiative:

“At Absa, we believe in creating meaningful impact in the communities we serve. The Absa Dar City Marathon is more than just a race—it is a platform that promotes wellness, unity, and social good. We are proud to partner with The Runners Club to bring this event to life and encourage all Tanzanians to embrace active lifestyles.”

On his part, Godphrey Mindu, Race Organizer and Vice President of The Runners Club, highlighted the rapid growth of the sport in the country:

“This marathon reflects the incredible growth of running culture in Tanzania. We have seen communities come together through fitness, and this event is a celebration of that spirit. We look forward to hosting runners of all levels and delivering a world-class experience on race day.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Felix Donald, Secretary General of the Dar es Salaam Athletics Association, underscored the importance of such events in developing the athletics ecosystem:

“Events like the Absa Dar City Marathon play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing athletic talent while promoting health and discipline. As an association, we fully support initiatives that strengthen the athletics ecosystem and inspire the next generation of runners.”

EXIM BANK NA TOYOTA WAUNGANA KURAHISISHA UMILIKI WA MAGARI KWA WATANZANIA

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Wateja Binafsi na wa Kati wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Andrew Lyimo (wa pili kushoto), na Meneja Mkuu wa Toyota Tanzania, William Kadiva (wa pili kulia), wakisaini mkataba wa ushirikiano unaolenga kuwawezesha wateja kumiliki gari la ndoto zao.

Hafla hiyo ilifanyika katika ofisi za Toyota Tanzania jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 21 Aprili 2026, ikishuhudiwa na Afisa Mkuu wa Masoko na Mawasiliano wa Benki ya Exim Tanzania, Stanley Kafu (kushoto), pamoja na Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Sheria wa Toyota Tanzania, Lucia Minde (kulia).

Dar es Salaam, Aprili 21, 2026 — Katika hatua inayotarajiwa kuleta mageuzi katika upatikanaji wa magari nchini, Exim Bank Tanzania imeingia katika ushirikiano wa kimkakati na Toyota Tanzania Ltd, wenye lengo la kufanya umiliki wa magari kuwa rahisi, nafuu, na unaofikika kwa Watanzania wengi zaidi.

Ushirikiano huu umezaa suluhisho maalum la ufadhili wa magari linalowawezesha watu binafsi na biashara kununua magari mapya na yaliyotumika kwa gharama ndogo ya awali, pamoja na muda wa marejesho unaoweza kufikia hadi miaka sita. Hii ni hatua muhimu inayolenga kupunguza mzigo wa kifedha kwa wateja huku ikikuza upatikanaji wa suluhisho za usafiri wa kuaminika.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya utiaji saini, Mkuu wa Huduma za Benki kwa Wateja Binafsi na wa Kati wa Exim Bank Tanzania, Andrew Lyimo, alieleza kuwa ushirikiano huo unaakisi dhamira ya benki hiyo ya kuendelea kutoa suluhisho bunifu zinazolenga mahitaji halisi ya wateja.

“Exim Bank tunalenga kwenda zaidi ya huduma za kawaida za benki kwa kutoa suluhisho zinazogusa maisha ya kila siku ya wateja wetu. Ushirikiano huu na Toyota unarahisisha umiliki wa magari kupitia mipango nafuu ya ufadhili, huku ukiunga mkono mahitaji ya usafiri binafsi na ukuaji wa biashara,” alisema Lyimo.

Kupitia mpango huu, Exim Bank itatoa ufadhili wa hadi asilimia 80 kwa magari mapya na asilimia 70 kwa magari yaliyotumika. Wateja watanufaika na viwango vya riba shindani vinavyokokotolewa kwa mfumo wa salio linalopungua (reducing balance), huku malipo ya awali yakianzia asilimia 20. Huduma hii pia inapatikana kwa Shilingi za Kitanzania na Dola za Marekani, jambo linaloongeza unyumbufu kwa wateja wa makundi mbalimbali.

RANGI GALLERY RETURNS FROM SEOUL - SOUTH KOREA, HAVING PLACED TANZANIA ON THE GLOBAL ART MAP

First Tanzanian gallery to participate in South Korea’s Art OnO international fair

Dar es Salaam, April 21, 2026 — Something remarkable unfolded in Seoul between April 2 and 5. At a sprawling exhibition centre in the heart of South Korea’s capital, a gallery from Dar es Salaam stood shoulder to shoulder with some of the world’s most respected art institutions.

Rangi Gallery — founded and led by Tanzanian lawyer-turned-gallerist Lorna Mashiba Albou — became the first gallery from Tanzania to participate in Art OnO, one of Asia’s most distinctive international art fairs.

Let that settle for a moment: the first. Ever.

Art OnO — short for “Art One and Only” — is now in its third edition and stands apart from traditional art fairs. Hosted at the SETEC Exhibition Center, it brought together 35 galleries and institutions from 12 countries, including prominent participants from Japan, Germany, and Switzerland. Its philosophy goes beyond commerce, creating a space where commercial galleries and non-profit institutions meet as equals. In such a setting, participation alone signals credibility.

Rangi Gallery did more than participate — it stood out.

The gallery showcased four Tanzanian women artists, each offering a distinct perspective on contemporary Tanzanian art:

• Theresia Venance presented intimate figurative portraits exploring womanhood and resilience with emotional depth and universality.
• Valerie Asiimwe Amani used mixed media to delve into cosmology and cultural identity, posing profound questions through subtle expression.
• Turakella Editha Gyindo explored themes of ritual, healing, and transformation, evoking spiritual cleansing through her work.
• Tulsi Patel transformed water — its flow and movement — into a compelling metaphor for the inner workings of the human body.

Notably, the all-women lineup was not intentional. According to Mashiba Albou, the selection was purely merit-based — a reflection of the strength and depth of female artistic talent emerging from Tanzania today.

And the momentum does not stop in Seoul.

Two of the featured artists — Valerie Asiimwe Amani and Turakella Editha Gyindo — are set to represent Tanzania at the Venice Biennale 2026, widely regarded as the pinnacle of the global art world. Lorna Mashiba Albou herself has been appointed curator of Tanzania’s national pavilion. From Seoul to Venice, the trajectory is clear: Tanzanian contemporary art is gaining global recognition, and Rangi Gallery is at the forefront of that movement.

The exhibition also carried diplomatic significance. Tanzania’s outgoing Ambassador to South Korea, Togolani Edriss Mavura, attended the fair in person — underscoring the role of art as a bridge between nations and cultures, extending beyond formal diplomacy into meaningful human connection.

STANBIC BANK TANZANIA MARKS EARTH DAY WITH "BLUE ROOTS" TREE PLANTING DRIVE

Omari Mtiga, Head of Personal and Private Banking at Stanbic Bank Tanzania, plants a tree to commemorate Earth Day 2026 under the Blue Roots campaign, which aims to plant 50,000 trees across Tanzania as part of a broader Africa-wide initiative by Standard Bank Group to plant one million trees. Beside him is Annette Nkini, Specialist, Sustainability and ESG Performance at Stanbic Bank Tanzania.

Driving environmental sustainability while supporting long-term economic growth

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — April 22, 2026 — In celebration of Earth Day 2026, Stanbic Bank Tanzania has launched its Blue Roots campaign, a bold, continent-wide tree planting initiative under its parent company, Standard Bank Group. The campaign aims to plant one million trees across Africa, symbolising the Group’s one million business clients and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development.

As part of this ambitious initiative, Stanbic Tanzania has pledged to plant 50,000 trees nationwide, contributing to environmental conservation while promoting healthier and more resilient communities.

A Step Towards Greener Communities

The campaign was officially launched at the Bank’s Head Office in Dar es Salaam, where leadership and staff took part in a symbolic tree planting exercise. The event highlighted Stanbic’s ongoing commitment to responsible growth and environmental stewardship.

For more than three decades, Stanbic Tanzania has played a pivotal role in the country’s socio-economic transformation—supporting businesses, enabling trade, and contributing to national development. The Blue Roots campaign builds on this legacy by aligning economic progress with environmental sustainability.

Building on a Strong Environmental Track Record

Stanbic’s commitment to environmental protection is not new. Over the past five years, the Bank has planted more than 102,850 trees across Tanzania, demonstrating a sustained effort to enhance green spaces and promote environmental awareness at the community level.

Tree planting initiatives such as Blue Roots offer far-reaching benefits—from improving air quality and soil health to protecting water sources and fostering healthier living environments. These efforts also contribute to long-term climate resilience, a key priority for sustainable development.

Leadership Perspectives

Speaking during the launch, Omari Mtiga, Head of Personal and Private Banking at Stanbic Bank Tanzania, emphasized the importance of balancing growth with environmental responsibility:

“For over 30 years, Stanbic has grown alongside Tanzania, supporting businesses and contributing to the country’s progress. The Blue Roots campaign reflects our commitment to continue building growth that also protects the environment and creates long-term value.”

Annette Nkini, Specialist in Sustainability and ESG Performance, highlighted the broader impact of the initiative:

“Tree planting is one of the ways we invest in communities and the future. Through our programmes, we aim to deliver impact that supports both people and the environment in a practical and meaningful way.”

NBC NA AZAM TV WAZINDUA “KONA YA NBC”: JUKWAA JIPYA LINALOUNGANISHA SOKA, MAARIFA NA FURSA ZA KIUCHUMI

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NBC, Theobald Sabi (wa pili kushoto), akiwa na Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Bodi ya Ligi, Cornel Barnabas (wa pili kulia), Meneja wa Mahusiano ya Umma wa Azam Media, Christina Korosso (katikati), Mkurugenzi wa Fedha wa NBC, Rayson Foya (kushoto), pamoja na Mkuu wa Mikakati wa NBC, Msafiri Shayo (kulia), wakionyesha baadhi ya taarifa muhimu kuhusu kipindi kipya cha uchambuzi wa soka “Kona ya NBC”. Kipindi hicho, kinachoandaliwa na mdhamini mkuu wa Ligi Kuu ya NBC—Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) kwa kushirikiana na Azam TV, kinalenga kuunganisha burudani, maarifa na fursa za kiuchumi kwa wadau wa soka nchini. Tukio hilo lilifanyika jana jioni jijini Dar es Salaam.

Akizungumza katika uzinduzi huo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NBC, Theobald Sabi alisisitiza kuwa uwekezaji wa benki hiyo kwenye soka unaenda mbali zaidi ya udhamini wa kawaida—unalenga kujenga mfumo endelevu wa kiuchumi unaonufaisha wadau wote wa mchezo huo.

Dar es Salaam, Aprili 21, 2026 — Katika hatua inayodhihirisha mwelekeo mpya wa maendeleo ya soka nchini Tanzania, mdhamini mkuu wa Ligi Kuu ya NBC, Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), kwa kushirikiana na Azam TV, wamezindua rasmi kipindi kipya cha uchambuzi wa soka kiitwacho “Kona ya NBC”—jukwaa la kisasa linalolenga kuunganisha burudani, maarifa na fursa za kiuchumi kwa wadau wa mchezo huo.

Uzinduzi huo wa kihistoria ulifanyika jijini Dar es Salaam, ukihusisha wadau mbalimbali wa soka wakiwemo viongozi wa taasisi, wachambuzi wa michezo, wanahabari, pamoja na wachezaji wa zamani na wa sasa. Miongoni mwa waliohudhuria ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NBC, Theobald Sabi, Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Bodi ya Ligi, Cornel Barnabas, na Meneja wa Mahusiano ya Umma wa Azam Media, Christina Korosso.

Akizungumza kwenye hafla hiyo, Afisa Mtendaji Mkuu wa Bodi ya Ligi, Cornel Barnabas aliipongeza NBC kwa mchango wake mkubwa katika mageuzi ya soka la Tanzania, akieleza kuwa uwekezaji huo unaendelea kufungua milango mipya ya fursa kwa vijana na kuimarisha nafasi ya soka katika uchumi wa taifa.

Hafla hiyo ilirushwa mubashara kupitia Azam TV na pia kuoneshwa katika ukumbi wa kisasa wa Century Cinemax, ikionesha namna teknolojia na burudani zinavyoweza kuunganishwa ili kuleta uzoefu mpya kwa mashabiki wa soka.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi, Theobald Sabi alisisitiza kuwa uwekezaji wa NBC kwenye soka unaenda mbali zaidi ya udhamini wa kawaida, akilenga kujenga mfumo endelevu wa kiuchumi.

“Kupitia ‘Kona ya NBC’, tunapanua wigo wa thamani katika soka—kuanzia kwa wachezaji, vilabu, vyombo vya habari hadi wafanyabiashara. Huu ni uwekezaji unaolenga ajira, ubunifu na ustawi wa vijana,” alisema.

Aliongeza kuwa tangu mwaka 2023, NBC imewekeza zaidi ya shilingi bilioni 32.6 katika maendeleo ya soka, ikiwa ni pamoja na udhamini wa Ligi Kuu ya NBC, ligi daraja la kwanza na ligi za vijana—hatua iliyochochea ushindani na uimara wa kifedha wa vilabu.

ABSA BANK REGIONAL EXECUTIVE STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN TANZANIA

Saviour Chibiya (third right), Absa Bank East Africa Regional Executive, engaged in a strategic discussion with Rumisho Shikonyi (third left), Country Manager of Watu Credit Tanzania, during a courtesy visit to the asset finance company in Dar es Salaam. He was accompanied by Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Obedi Laiser (second right), along with members of the executive committee.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 22 April 2026 — Absa Bank Tanzania continues to deepen its regional footprint and strategic alliances following a high-level visit by Saviour Chibiya, Absa Bank East Africa Regional Executive, who is currently in the country on an official working tour.

During his visit, Mr. Chibiya paid a courtesy call to Watu Credit Tanzania, where he engaged in strategic discussions with the company’s Country Manager, Rumisho Shikonyi. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration, unlocking new business opportunities, and driving sustainable growth across Tanzania and the broader East African region.

Accompanied by Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Obedi Laiser and members of Absa’s executive committee, Mr. Chibiya emphasized the importance of partnerships in advancing financial inclusion and supporting key sectors such as asset financing. The engagement highlighted how strategic alliances between financial institutions and asset finance providers can accelerate access to credit, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals.

Speaking during the visit, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging their respective strengths to deliver innovative financial solutions tailored to the evolving needs of customers. The discussions also explored avenues for expanding financing solutions that support mobility, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.

NBC NA VETA WAZINDUA ‘NBC WAJIBIKA SCHOLARSHIP’ KUWAINUA VIJANA 588 KUPITIA MAFUNZO YA UFUNDI STADI

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya NBC, Theobald Sabi (wa pili kulia) pamoja na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi (VETA), Anthony Kasore (wa pili kushoto) wakionesha mfano wa hundi yenye thamani ya Tsh Milioni 150 ikiwa ni thamani ya ufadhili unaotelewa na benki hiyo katika kufadhili utekelezaji wa mpango wa ufadhili wa masomo ya ufundi kwa vijana nchini unaofahamika kama “NBC Wajibika Scholarship”. Hafla ya uzinduzi wa utekelezaji wa mpango huo ilifanyika jijini Dar es Salaam ikihusisha maofisa kutoka pande zote mbili. Kushoto ni Mkuu wa Idara ya Sekta ya Umma wa NBC, Joyce Maruba na Meneja wa Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi VETA, Anna Nyoni (kulia).

Dar es Salaam, Aprili 21, 2026 — Katika hatua muhimu ya kuendeleza ajira na kujenga nguvu kazi yenye ujuzi nchini, Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) kwa kushirikiana na Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi (VETA) wamezindua rasmi mpango wa ufadhili wa masomo ya ufundi unaojulikana kama “NBC Wajibika Scholarship.”

Mpango huu unalenga kuwainua vijana 588 kupitia mafunzo ya muda mfupi ya ufundi stadi, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mchango wa taasisi hizo katika kuunga mkono jitihada za serikali za kupunguza ukosefu wa ajira na kukuza uchumi wa taifa.

Uzinduzi huo ulifanyika katika makao makuu ya NBC jijini Dar es Salaam, ukihudhuriwa na viongozi waandamizi kutoka pande zote mbili, akiwemo Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa NBC, Theobald Sabi, pamoja na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa VETA, Anthony Kasore.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Bw. Sabi alibainisha kuwa NBC imetenga jumla ya shilingi milioni 150 kufadhili programu hiyo katika awamu ya kwanza. Alieleza kuwa vijana watakaonufaika watapata mafunzo katika fani zenye uhitaji mkubwa sokoni, zikiwemo umeme, uhandisi mitambo, ujenzi, pamoja na huduma za hoteli na utalii.

“Mafunzo haya si tu yatatoa vyeti, bali yatatoa ujuzi wa vitendo unaohitajika katika kujiajiri au kuajiriwa. Tunataka vijana hawa wawe sehemu ya suluhisho la kiuchumi nchini,” alisema Bw. Sabi.

Mafunzo hayo yatadumu kati ya miezi mitatu hadi sita na yatatolewa katika vyuo vya VETA vilivyopo Morogoro (Kihonda) na Mwanza. Ili kuimarisha ujumuishaji wa kifedha, kila mnufaika atafunguliwa akaunti ya NBC Kua Nasi, pamoja na kuunganishwa na fursa za kibiashara kupitia majukwaa ya NBC Business Club.

GEITA GOLD MINING CHAMPIONS PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING AT NATIONAL OSHA SAFETY WEEK 2026

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti and one of Tanzania’s leading gold producers, is reinforcing its commitment to holistic workplace safety through active participation in the national exhibition organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA). The event is scheduled to take place in Njombe from 24 to 30 April 2026.

GGML’s presence at OSHA Safety Week underscores a forward-looking approach to occupational health—one that goes beyond traditional compliance to prioritise psychosocial wellbeing, an increasingly critical component of modern workplace safety frameworks.

Elevating Psychosocial Health in the Workplace

This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, marked on 28 April, is guided by the theme: “Good Psychosocial Working Environments: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organisations.” The theme highlights the growing recognition that factors such as workload management, communication practices, leadership styles, and organisational support systems are just as vital as physical safety measures.

For GGML, this is not a new direction but a reaffirmation of its long-standing values.

At the heart of GGML’s operations is a safety-first culture that places the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce above all business objectives. This philosophy is anchored in the company’s broader values of respect, collaboration, and people-centric leadership.

Leadership Perspective: Wellbeing as a Performance Driver

“The wellbeing of our people is not separate from the performance of this mine—it is the foundation of it,” said Ashraf Suryaningrat. “A productive, thriving operation depends on a workforce that is healthy, supported, and respected. OSHA Safety Week provides a vital platform to reaffirm that commitment while contributing to the national dialogue on psychosocial health.”

EQUITY BANK YATOA FURSA KWA WANAWAKE 80 KUPITIA "WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME"

Aprili 21, 2026 - Katika hatua nyingine muhimu ya kukuza usawa wa kijinsia na kuimarisha uongozi wa wanawake ndani ya sekta ya fedha, Equity Bank Tanzania imezindua rasmi Equity Bank Women in Leadership Development Programme—mpango wa kimkakati unaotekelezwa kwa ushirikiano na International Finance Corporation (IFC) pamoja na Impact Leadership Academy.

Programu hii ya miezi minne inalenga kujenga safu imara ya viongozi wanawake wa baadaye ndani ya benki, huku ikisisitiza kuwa ajenda ya watu ni msingi wa kujenga taasisi imara, jumuishi na yenye matokeo endelevu.

Kupitia mpango huu, wanawake wafanyakazi 80 watanufaika—sawa na asilimia 32 ya wafanyakazi wanawake wa benki—wengi wao wakiwa wataalamu vijana wenye matarajio makubwa ya ukuaji wa kitaaluma. Washiriki watapitia safari ya kina ya maendeleo ya kiuongozi, itakayojumuisha tathmini binafsi, warsha za uongozi, uongozi elekezi (coaching), pamoja na malezi ya kitaaluma (mentorship). Hii inaakisi dhamira ya Equity ya kuwekeza kwa makusudi katika rasilimali watu wake na kuwaandaa kwa nafasi za juu zaidi za uongozi na uwajibikaji.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Equity Bank Tanzania, Bi. Isabella Maganga, alisisitiza kuwa programu hiyo si tukio la kawaida, bali ni uwekezaji wa kimkakati katika mustakabali wa taasisi.

“Kwetu sisi, kuendeleza viongozi wanawake si jambo la ziada; ni sehemu ya kujenga taasisi yenye nguvu, yenye mtazamo mpana, na inayoweka watu wake katika nafasi ya kuleta matokeo ya muda mrefu,” alisema.

Kwa upande wake, Mkuu wa Rasilimali Watu wa benki hiyo, Bi. Martha Stephen Kimweri, alibainisha kuwa uzinduzi huu ni hatua ya kugeuza dhamira kuwa vitendo.

“Katika Equity tunaamini kuwa vipaji vipo kila mahali, lakini fursa lazima ziundwe kwa makusudi, zikuziwe na zidumishwe. Kupitia programu hii, tunafungua njia zitakazowawezesha wanawake zaidi kukua, kuongoza na kuchangia kikamilifu katika mafanikio ya pamoja ya taasisi,” alieleza.

SBL YAZINDUA SERENGETI PREMIUM APPLE – KINYWAJI CHENYE LADHA YA KIPEKEE KILICHOTENGENEZWA TANZANIA

Uzinduzi wa kihistoria kufanyika katika mandhari ya kipekee ya Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Serengeti

Dar es Salaam — Aprili 17, 2026

Kampuni ya Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) imeandika historia mpya katika soko la vinywaji nchini kwa kuzindua Serengeti Premium Apple, kinywaji cha kwanza cha Ready-to-Drink (RTD) chenye hadhi ya juu kilichotengenezwa Tanzania. Chapa hii mpya inaleta ladha ya kipekee ya tufaha, ikiwa imebeba utambulisho wa Kitanzania na kuakisi maisha ya kisasa yenye ndoto, mafanikio, na sherehe.

Uzinduzi wenye hadhi ya kimataifa

Katika hatua ya kipekee, uzinduzi wa Serengeti Premium Apple unatarajiwa kufanyika ndani ya Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Serengeti — moja ya vivutio maarufu zaidi duniani. Tukio hili linaunganisha ubunifu wa bidhaa na uzuri wa asili ya Tanzania, likitoa uzoefu unaovuka mipaka ya uzinduzi wa kawaida.

Bidhaa inayobeba fahari ya ndani

Akizungumza katika uzinduzi huo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa SBL, Obinna Anyalebechi, alisema kuwa uzinduzi wa Serengeti Premium Apple ni hatua muhimu kwa kampuni katika kuleta ubunifu unaoendana na mahitaji ya watumiaji wa kisasa.

“Hiki siyo tu kinywaji, bali ni ishara ya mwelekeo wa Tanzania. Mtumiaji wa leo hanywi tu, anatengeneza kumbukumbu muhimu za maisha,” alisema Anyalebechi.
“Uzalishaji wa ndani unaimarisha uchumi, unazalisha ajira, na kuthibitisha kuwa bidhaa za Tanzania zinaweza kushindana kimataifa.”

Kwa maneno yake, bidhaa hii imeundwa mahsusi kwa watumiaji wanaotafuta ladha nyepesi, yenye kuburudisha, na inayobeba hadhi ya juu.

Mkakati wa kukuza utalii na ubunifu

Kwa kuchagua Serengeti kama jukwaa la uzinduzi, SBL inaonyesha dhamira ya kuunganisha sekta ya vinywaji na utalii. Kupitia ushiriki wa watengeneza maudhui na wabunifu wa ndani, hadithi ya chapa hii inatarajiwa kusimuliwa kwa njia ya picha, video, na simulizi zitakazoiweka Tanzania kwenye ramani ya kimataifa.

Mkurugenzi wa Ubunifu na Masoko wa SBL, Henry Esiaba, alisisitiza kuwa huu si uzinduzi wa kawaida:

“Huu ni mwaliko wa kusherehekea kile ambacho Tanzania inaweza kutengeneza. Tunawaleta pamoja wabunifu na sauti halisi za utamaduni wetu katika moja ya maeneo mazuri zaidi duniani — huu ni mwanzo wa hadithi mpya ya fahari ya Kitanzania.”

BENKI YA EQUITY TANZANIA YAZINDUA TAWI JIPYA UBUNGO, NDANI YA EACLC MALL DAR ES SALAAM

Benki ya Equity Tanzania imezindua rasmi tawi jipya la Ubungo lililopo ndani ya East African Commercial Logistics Centre (EACLC Mall), ghorofa ya kwanza, jijini Dar es Salaam. Uzinduzi huu ni sehemu ya mkakati wa benki hiyo wa kusogeza huduma za kifedha karibu na wateja na kuongeza urahisi wa upatikanaji wa huduma kwa wakazi wa Ubungo na maeneo jirani.

Tawi hili jipya linatoa huduma kamili za kibenki, ikiwemo kufungua akaunti, utoaji wa mikopo, kuweka na kutoa fedha, huduma za fedha za kimataifa (money transfer), huduma za biashara, pamoja na usaidizi kwa wateja. Kupitia hatua hii, Equity Tanzania inaendelea kuimarisha mtandao wake wa matawi nchini ili kuwafikia Watanzania wengi zaidi.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Equity Tanzania, Bi. Isabela Maganga, alisema kuwa kufunguliwa kwa tawi la Ubungo—ambalo ni tawi la kibiashara—ni sehemu ya mkakati wa kitaifa wa benki hiyo wa kuhakikisha wananchi wanapata huduma za kifedha karibu na maeneo wanayoishi na kufanyia shughuli zao za kiuchumi.

“Tunendelea kuwekeza katika miundombinu ya matawi pamoja na teknolojia ili kuhakikisha huduma zetu zinawafikia Watanzania wengi zaidi, hasa waliopo katika maeneo yenye shughuli nyingi za kiuchumi. Ubungo ni kitovu muhimu cha biashara na usafiri, hivyo tawi hili litachochea ukuaji wa shughuli za kifedha kwa wafanyabiashara na wakazi wa eneo hili,” alisema Bi. Maganga.

Aliongeza kuwa benki hiyo itaendelea kuwekeza katika sekta za kimkakati zikiwemo biashara, kilimo, elimu na afya, kwa kutoa mikopo nafuu na huduma bunifu zitakazochochea ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa.

BELIEF IN MOTION: NCBA BANK TANZANIA TURNS STRATEGY INTO GROWTH IN 2025

NCBA Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Alex Mziray.

A Market in Transition, Backed by Scale

At a time when many financial institutions are navigating pressure on margins and growth, NCBA Bank Tanzania is demonstrating what disciplined execution looks like. The bank closed 2025 with total assets up 17.8% to TZS 604.0 billion, while profit remained steady at TZS 16.1 billion, underscoring a business built for resilience.

These results are strengthened by the bank’s position within a larger regional platform. Across East Africa, NCBA Group PLC reported total assets of TZS 13.2 trillion, profit before tax of TZS 516 billion, and profit after tax of TZS 433 billion for the year ended 2025, reflecting a business that has scaled with discipline and consistency.

Consistency in Earnings, Momentum in Scale

For the year ended 31 December 2025, NCBA Tanzania reported a profit of TZS 16.1 billion, reflecting a 0.6% increase from TZS 16.0 billion in 2024. In a year characterised by tightening margins and evolving cost dynamics, this stability highlights disciplined financial management.

At the same time, total assets grew by 17.8% from TZS 512.8 billion to TZS 604.0 billion, signalling increased customer confidence and a deeper role in supporting economic activity.

Revenue remained resilient, with operating and other income at TZS 50.5 billion and net interest income at TZS 38.5 billion, demonstrating the bank’s ability to sustain core income streams while adapting to a dynamic operating environment.

SOUTH AFRICAN COURT RULING IN $195 MILLION MINING DISPUTE RAISES STAKES AHEAD OF TANZANIA HEARING

Ambassador Charles R. Stith, a former U.S. envoy to Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 17 April 2026 — A high-profile cross-border mining dispute involving Tanzanian interests has taken a new turn after a ruling by the Johannesburg High Court, delivered just days before proceedings are set to begin at the High Court of Tanzania (Commercial Division).

The case pits Pula Graphite Partners against African Rainbow Capital (ARC), a company linked to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, in a dispute valued at approximately $195 million.

South African Court Clears ARC of Liability

In its ruling, the Johannesburg High Court found that ARC had been wrongly included in the case and could not be held liable under a 2019 confidentiality agreement central to the dispute.

The court determined that the agreement was signed between Pula Group and African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), not ARC. As such, ARC had no contractual obligations and could not be accused of breaching terms it never agreed to.

The judgment further stated that Pula had not established a valid contractual claim against ARC. It also affirmed South African jurisdiction over the matter, noting that the agreement was signed in Gauteng and governed by South African law.

The ruling was widely reported in South Africa, with media highlighting ARC’s legal victory in what has become a closely watched case.

STANBIC BANK COMMITS TZS 500 MILLION TO BOOST EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ZANZIBAR

Hon. Lela Muhamed Mussa, Minister of Education and Vocational Training (centre), receives a symbolic cheque valued at TZS 500 million from Stanbic Bank Tanzania during the launch of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiative in Zanzibar. To her left is Derick Lugemala, Chief Financial and Value Officer of Stanbic Bank Tanzania, and to her right is Angela Kauleni, Country Director for Save the Children Tanzania. Also present are Prof. Mohammed Hafidh Khalfan, Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Delivery Bureau (far left), and Anna Athanas Paul, Minister of Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (far right).

Zanzibar – 16 April 2026 — A powerful new chapter in early childhood development has begun in Zanzibar, as the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, in partnership with Save the Children and Stanbic Bank Tanzania, officially launched the Adopt-an-ECD Centre initiative.

The programme, unveiled during a soft launch at the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, represents a transformative public-private partnership aimed at expanding access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services across Zanzibar.

Bridging the Early Learning Gap

While every child deserves a strong start, many children in Zanzibar—particularly those aged between 2 and 5—still lack access to safe, structured, and nurturing early learning environments. The Adopt-an-ECD initiative seeks to close this gap by introducing scalable ECD centre models tailored to diverse community needs.

These include:

• Community-based centres
• Market-based centres
• Institution-based centres
• Workplace-based centres

This flexible approach is designed to ensure accessibility while supporting families, especially women, to actively participate in economic activities.

TZS 500 Million Commitment to Transform Lives

As part of its commitment, Stanbic Bank Tanzania has pledged TZS 500 million toward the initiative. During the launch, the bank symbolically handed over TZS 185 million as the first phase of funding.

The initial investment will fund the development of a model ECD centre at Kwerekwe Market, creating a safe and stimulating environment for young children while enabling parents to pursue income-generating opportunities.