EQUITY WAITARA TROPHY 2026: ELEVATING THE GAME, LIFESTYLE AND POSSIBILITIES

Equity Bank Tanzania brings together golf, lifestyle and premium banking experiences

DAR ES SALAAM, September 2, 2026 — Equity Bank Tanzania is set to bring a new lifestyle experience to Tanzania’s golfing community through the Equity Waitara Trophy 2026, creating a platform that connects a shared passion for golf with networking, lifestyle experiences and opportunities for wealth creation.

The tournament is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at TPDF Lugalo Golf Club, bringing together golf enthusiasts, business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the country for a day that goes beyond competition to celebrate the lifestyle, relationships and opportunities surrounding the sport.

Through the sponsorship, Equity Bank Tanzania is strengthening its engagement with the High Net Worth Individual (HNI) segment by connecting customers with premium financial and lifestyle solutions designed to help them elevate how they live, travel, transact, invest and grow their wealth.

PREMIUM BANKING MEETS LIFESTYLE

At the centre of the experience is the Equity Mastercard World Elite Debit Card, complemented by Equity Bank's broader premium banking proposition.

The proposition offers customers access to personalised financial solutions, investment opportunities, asset financing, mortgages, insurance, regional banking services and selected lifestyle privileges.

Speaking on the partnership, Shumbana Walwa, Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Equity Bank Tanzania, said the tournament provides an opportunity for the bank to engage customers around a lifestyle and passion they value.

“Golf is more than a game; it is a lifestyle built around ambition, relationships, discipline and continuous growth. Through the Equity Waitara Trophy, we want to connect with Tanzania’s golf community through that shared passion and introduce experiences and solutions that can help them elevate both their game and their lives,” said Walwa.

HONOURING GENERAL GEORGE WAITARA

The annual Waitara Trophy honours retired General George Waitara, founder of TPDF Lugalo Golf Club.

Over the years, the tournament has grown into an important fixture within Tanzania's golfing community, attracting golfers and enthusiasts from different parts of the country.

TANZANIA TABLES MOVABLE ASSETS SECURED LENDING BILL 2026 IN PARLIAMENT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CREDIT

The Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP), presenting to Parliament the Movable Assets Secured Lending Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish an effective framework for managing loans provided against movable assets as collateral.

DODOMA - August 31, 2026: Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP), has tabled the Movable Assets Secured Lending Bill, 2026 in Parliament, seeking to establish a comprehensive framework for the management of loans secured by movable assets.

Presenting the Bill in Parliament in Dodoma, Hon. Ambassador Omar said the proposed legislation is aimed at increasing the use of banking services in Tanzania from 22 percent in 2023 to 50 percent by 2030.

He said the Bill also seeks to increase private sector credit as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 22.5 percent in 2024 to 50 percent by 2030, while supporting job creation and increasing the contribution of the financial sector to 20 percent by 2030, from 17.1 percent in 2024.

According to the Minister, the proposed legislation is important in expanding access to credit for individuals and businesses by allowing them to use movable assets as collateral, rather than relying predominantly on immovable assets such as land and buildings.

ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN MOVABLE ASSET COLLATERAL

Hon. Ambassador Omar said one of the key challenges the Bill seeks to address is the absence of a unified registration system for movable assets that can be used as collateral.

The lack of such a system has created a situation where the same asset can potentially be used as collateral for multiple loans without other lenders being aware of existing claims over the asset. This could contribute to an increase in non-performing loans within the financial sector.

Other challenges include the absence of a coordinated system for managing movable assets used as collateral, as well as inadequate procedures for enforcing the rights of borrowers and lenders when such assets are sold.

MAENDELEO BANK PLC NAMED FASTEST GROWING SME BANK IN TANZANIA 2026

Global Banking & Finance Review recognition highlights the Bank’s growing focus on small and medium enterprises

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — August 31, 2026: Maendeleo Bank Plc has been named Fastest Growing SME Bank Tanzania 2026 by Global Banking & Finance Review, published by GBAF Publications Ltd, in recognition of the Bank’s rapid growth in serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Tanzania.

The recognition reflects Maendeleo Bank’s deliberate strategic focus on supporting SMEs through products and services designed around their business needs.

Business growth, including SME growth, is one of the three key pillars of Maendeleo Bank’s Strategy 2025–2030. Over the past year, the Bank has expanded its branch network to six locations, while continuing to strengthen its services to SME customers.

The Bank also conducted its annual SME Clinic, an initiative designed to identify training and product needs directly from SME customers. In addition, Maendeleo Bank has developed a consolidated approach to SME product bundling, enabling SME customers to gain visibility into the full range of relevant banking products during a single visit.

RECOGNITION OF SME TEAM AND FRONTLINE STAFF

Commenting on the recognition, Maendeleo Bank Plc Managing Director, Mr. Lomnyaki Saitabau, said the award reflects the efforts of the Bank’s SME Unit and frontline staff working closely with small and medium enterprises.

“This recognition belongs to our SME Unit and to frontline staff across our branch network, whose work with small and medium enterprises earned it. It reflects a direction we set deliberately in our Strategy 2025 to 2030: build products and service around what SME customers actually need.”

VODACOM TANZANIA YAGUSA MAISHA YA WANAFUNZI IHOWANJA KWA KUBORESHA MAZINGIRA YA USOMAJI

Mkuu wa Kanda ya Kati wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Chiha Nchimbi (kulia), akikabidhi dawati kwa Diwani wa Kata ya Kilosampepo, Boniventure Killian Mwanga (kushoto). Dawati hilo ni mojawapo ya madawati 30 yaliyokabidhiwa katika Shule ya Msingi Ihowanja, wilayani Malinyi mkoani Morogoro, kupitia mpango wa Classroom for Community Impact unaotekelezwa chini ya Vodacom Tanzania Foundation.

Kupitia mpango huo, Vodacom Tanzania imekarabati na kujenga jumla ya madarasa sita pamoja na kutoa madawati 90 katika shule tatu za msingi za umma za Vikindu (Mkuranga – Pwani), Ihowanja (Malinyi – Morogoro) na Mahilo (Songea – Ruvuma), kwa lengo la kuboresha mazingira ya kufundishia na kujifunzia, hususan kwa wanafunzi wenye mahitaji maalum.

Hafla hiyo ilifanyika mwishoni mwa wiki katika Shule ya Msingi Ihowanja, wilayani Malinyi mkoani Morogoro.

Wengine katika picha ni Mwalimu Mkuu wa Shule ya Msingi Ihowanja, Iddy Mgonja (wa pili kushoto), na Mtendaji wa Kijiji cha Ihowanja, Gotard Garus Mitti (wa pili kulia).

MALINYI, MOROGORO - Agosti 28, 2026: Vodacom Tanzania PLC kupitia programu ya Classroom for Community Impact, iliyo chini ya Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, imekabidhi madarasa mawili yaliyokarabatiwa, madawati 30 pamoja na vifaa muhimu vya shule kwa wanafunzi wa Shule ya Msingi Ihowanja, wilayani Malinyi mkoani Morogoro.

Msaada huo ni sehemu ya juhudi za kampuni katika kuboresha mazingira ya kufundishia na kujifunzia katika shule za msingi za umma nchini, hususan kwa wanafunzi wenye mahitaji maalum.

Makabidhiano hayo yaliyofanyika jana yanalenga kuchangia katika kuboresha miundombinu ya shule na kuweka mazingira salama na rafiki zaidi kwa wanafunzi na walimu.

MADARASA SITA, MADAWATI 90

Kupitia mpango huo, katika awamu hii Vodacom Tanzania imekarabati na kujenga jumla ya madarasa sita na kutoa madawati 90 katika shule tatu za msingi za umma zilizopo mikoa mbalimbali.

Shule hizo ni Vikindu wilayani Mkuranga mkoani Pwani, Ihowanja wilayani Malinyi mkoani Morogoro na Mahilowilayani Songea mkoani Ruvuma.

Katika Shule ya Msingi Ihowanja, msaada huo umehusisha ukarabati wa madarasa mawili pamoja na utoaji wa madawati 30. Aidha, wanafunzi wamepatiwa mahitaji muhimu ya shule, ikiwemo madaftari, chupa za kubebea maji, kalamu na mabegi.

VODACOM YAWEKEZA KATIKA ELIMU JUMUISHI

Akizungumza wakati wa makabidhiano hayo, Mkuu wa Kanda ya Kati wa Vodacom Tanzania PLC, Chiha Nchimbi, alisema mpango huo ni sehemu ya mchango wa kampuni katika kusaidia jamii na kuboresha mazingira ambayo watoto wanapata elimu.

Alisema uwepo wa madarasa salama, madawati ya kutosha na mazingira rafiki ya kujifunzia ni muhimu katika kuwawezesha wanafunzi, hasa wenye mahitaji maalum, kushiriki kikamilifu katika masomo yao.

NMB YAHIMIZA MATUMIZI YA TEKNOLOJIA KUKUZA BIASHARA

MWANZA - Agosti 30, 2026: Benki ya NMB imewataka wafanyabiashara wa mikoa ya Mwanza, Mara na Geita kutumia kikamilifu teknolojia za kifedha na akaunti rasmi za biashara ili kuongeza ufanisi, kufikia masoko mapya na kusimamia fedha zao kwa usahihi.

Wito huo umetolewa wakati wa NMB Business Executive Network, uliofanyika jijini Mwanza na kuwashirikisha wafanyabiashara pamoja na wadau mbalimbali wa sekta ya biashara.

Akizungumza katika jukwaa hilo, Mkuu wa Idara ya Biashara wa NMB, Deogratius Shirima, alisema mabadiliko ya teknolojia pamoja na kuongezeka kwa mahitaji ya wateja kunawalazimu wafanyabiashara kubadili namna wanavyopokea malipo na kuendesha shughuli zao za kila siku.

Alisema matumizi ya suluhisho za malipo ya kidijitali za NMB yanaweza kuwawezesha wafanyabiashara kurahisisha miamala, kuboresha usimamizi wa fedha na kuongeza uwezo wa biashara zao kushindana katika soko linalozidi kuwa la kidijitali.

Shirima pia alieleza kuwa NMB SME World Business Credit Card ni miongoni mwa suluhisho zinazolenga kurahisisha miamala ya biashara ndani na nje ya Tanzania, hivyo kuwawezesha wafanyabiashara kusimamia mahitaji mbalimbali ya kifedha kwa ufanisi zaidi.

Aidha, alisema NMB imeendelea kuboresha huduma zake za Bank Guarantee, ambapo dhamana za zabuni zisizohitaji dhamana ya mali (Unsecured Bid Bonds) zinaweza kufikia hadi Dola za Marekani milioni 10, hatua inayolenga kuwawezesha wafanyabiashara kushiriki katika fursa kubwa zaidi za zabuni na mikataba.

Kwa upande wake, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Huduma za Biashara kwa Wateja Wadogo na wa Kati (SME) wa NMB, Leah Mwakang’ata, aliwahimiza wafanyabiashara kutenganisha fedha binafsi na fedha za biashara kwa kutumia akaunti rasmi za biashara.

Alisema utaratibu huo unawasaidia wafanyabiashara kufuatilia mapato na matumizi ya biashara kwa usahihi, kujenga historia nzuri ya kifedha na hatimaye kupata huduma za kifedha zinazolingana na mahitaji na ukubwa wa biashara zao.

“Kutenganisha fedha binafsi na fedha za biashara ni hatua muhimu katika kujenga biashara yenye msingi mzuri wa kifedha.” alisema Mwakang’ata.

NMB, BUNGE WACHOCHEA HAMASA YA AFCON PAMOJA 2027

DODOMA - Agosti 29, 2026: Naibu Spika wa Bunge, Daniel Baran Sillo, amesema Bunge lipo tayari kushirikiana na Serikali katika maandalizi ya AFCON PAMOJA 2027, mashindano makubwa ya soka barani Afrika yanayotarajiwa kufanyika Tanzania, Kenya na Uganda.

Sillo alitoa kauli hiyo wakati wa Bonanza la Bunge na NMB lililofanyika jijini Dodoma, katika tukio lililoandaliwa na NMB Bank kwa kushirikiana na Bunge.

Naibu Spika alisema maandalizi ya AFCON PAMOJA 2027 yanahitaji ushirikiano wa wadau mbalimbali, huku Bunge likiwa tayari kutekeleza wajibu wake katika kuhakikisha Tanzania inakuwa sehemu ya mafanikio ya mashindano hayo.

Bonanza hilo pia limetumika kama jukwaa la kuhamasisha umuhimu wa michezo, mazoezi na afya miongoni mwa viongozi na watumishi wa umma.

Akizungumza katika tukio hilo, Afisa Mkuu wa Wateja Binafsi na Biashara wa NMB, Filbert Mponzi, alisema NMB imeandaa bonanza hilo kwa kutambua mchango wa michezo katika kuimarisha afya na kuongeza tija kwa viongozi na watumishi.

“Tunataka michezo iwe sehemu ya utamaduni wa kazi na huduma kwa wananchi,” alisema Mponzi.

Kwa upande wake, Mwenyekiti wa Bonanza la Bunge na Mbunge wa Makete, Festo Sanga, alisema bonanza hilo limewakutanisha wabunge, wizara na taasisi mbalimbali, likiwa pia na lengo la kuhamasisha mazoezi na kuongeza uelewa kuhusu mapambano dhidi ya magonjwa yasiyoambukiza.

TANZANIA U-19 WOMEN’S CRICKET TEAM TARGETS WORLD CUP TICKET AS AFRICA QUALIFIER BEGINS

Tanzania U-19 Women’s cricket team captain Saumu Deo (centre) speaks about the team’s preparations ahead of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 2026, which will take place in Dar es Salaam from August 30 to September 5, 2026.

Dar es Salaam, August 29, 2026 — Tanzania U-19 Women’s cricket head coach Imran Nackerdien has challenged his players to become “thinking cricketers” capable of making the right decisions under pressure as they battle for Africa’s sole ticket to the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027.

Nackerdien said preparations for the tournament have gone beyond the technical aspects of the game, with players being encouraged to read match situations, make informed decisions and take responsibility on the field.

“This tournament is not just all about cricket; it’s about thinking cricketers. That’s what we’re trying to produce — thinking cricketers on and off the field,” Nackerdien said.

Tanzania today welcomes seven of the continent’s most promising young women’s cricket teams for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1, which gets underway at the TCA Cricket Arena at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and runs until September 5, 2026.

The qualifier features eight African teams, with the winner securing the continent’s place at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027.

FOCUS ON DECISION-MAKING

Nackerdien acknowledged that playing on home soil brings additional expectations, but said Tanzania should also view hosting the tournament as a privilege and make the most of the opportunity to play international cricket in front of home supporters.

“Obviously, there is a lot of pressure being the home side, but also the privilege of being the host nation,” he said.

NMB, BUNGE KUWAKUTANISHA ZAIDI YA WASHIRIKI 1,000 MICHEZONI DODOMA

NMB BUNGE BONANZA 2026 KUHAMASISHA AFYA, MSHIKAMANO NA TIJA KAZINI

Dodoma | Agosti 28, 2026

Zaidi ya washiriki 1,000 kutoka Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, wizara 14 na taasisi 10 wanatarajiwa kushiriki NMB Bunge Bonanza 2026, litakalofanyika Jumamosi, Agosti 29, 2026, jijini Dodoma.

Bonanza hilo limepata udhamini wa NMB Bank Plc wenye thamani ya Shilingi milioni 210, ukiwemo mchango wa vifaa mbalimbali vya michezo kwa ajili ya mashindano hayo.

Mwenyekiti wa Bunge Bonanza na Mbunge wa Makete, Festo Sanga, amesema mwaka huu Spika wa Bunge, Mussa Azzan Zungu, amezialika wizara 14 pamoja na taasisi 10 kushiriki bonanza hilo, hatua inayotarajiwa kuongeza idadi ya washiriki ikilinganishwa na miaka iliyopita.

Sanga amesema bonanza hilo litafanyika katika viwanja vya Shule ya Sekondari John Merlini, jijini Dodoma, ambapo Spika Zungu anatarajiwa kuwa mgeni rasmi.

Akizungumza wakati wa makabidhiano ya udhamini huo, Mshauri Mwandamizi wa Kitengo cha Biashara za Serikali wa NMB Bank, Vicky Bishubo, amesema NMB inaendelea kuunga mkono michezo kutokana na mchango wake katika kuimarisha afya, kujenga mshikamano na kuongeza tija mahali pa kazi.

“Tunatambua umuhimu wa michezo katika kujenga afya bora, mshikamano na kuongeza tija kazini. Ndiyo maana NMB inaendelea kushirikiana na taasisi mbalimbali katika kuhamasisha watumishi kushiriki katika michezo na shughuli za kimwili,” amesema Bishubo.

Vifaa vilivyokabidhiwa na NMB kwa ajili ya bonanza hilo ni pamoja na mipira, makombe, track suti za michezo, fulana na medali, pamoja na mahitaji mengine yatakayosaidia kufanikisha mashindano hayo.

Kabla ya kuanza kwa bonanza, wabunge watashiriki katika matembezi yatakayoanzia Chuo cha Mipango saa 12:00 asubuhi, ikiwa ni sehemu ya shughuli za kuhamasisha mazoezi na maisha yenye afya.

STANBIC BANK HOSTS TANZANIA-CHINA BUSINESS FORUM AS DIRECT SHILLING-YUAN PAYMENTS TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Dar es Salaam, 27 August 2026 – Tanzanian traders importing goods from China can now pay suppliers directly from their Tanzanian Shilling accounts, eliminating the need to first convert funds into US dollars before settlement in Chinese Yuan.

The new payment route was highlighted at a Tanzania-China Business Forum hosted by Stanbic Bank Tanzania at Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam, bringing together Tanzanian traders, Chinese business representatives, government authorities and trade institutions to explore opportunities for strengthening trade and investment between the two markets.

Dar es Salaam businesswoman Lulu Kheri, who has been importing from China for several years, welcomed the solution, saying exchange-rate movements and informal payment arrangements have long affected traders’ costs and profit margins.

“We traders look at the rate because we look at profit. Someone can quote you one rate in the morning and by midday the rate has changed. Sometimes you take a lower informal rate and then you are left worrying whether the money will reach your supplier. Many traders have lost money that way,” Kheri said.

She said the direct Shilling-to-Yuan solution gives traders a simpler and more predictable formal route for paying Chinese suppliers.

“What matters to us is the rate, the cost and knowing the supplier will be paid. If I can put my Shillings into my Stanbic account and the Chinese supplier gets paid without an additional transfer charge, that speaks directly to the needs of traders,” Kheri said.

“When money is being reduced at every stage of a transaction, eventually it affects your profit.”

The forum showcased Stanbic Bank Tanzania’s direct Tanzanian Shilling-to-Chinese Yuan payment solution, which was launched on 12 August 2026.

The service makes Stanbic the first bank in Tanzania to enable customers to pay Chinese suppliers directly from a Shilling account and receive payments from China through the same route.

BOLT PUSHES FOR GREATER INDUSTRY COMPLIANCE, FUNDS LATRA LICENCES FOR 5,000 DRIVERS

Dar es Salaam, 27 August 2026 — Leading digital mobility platform Bolt Tanzania has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting greater regulatory compliance among ride-hailing drivers, funding more than 600 LATRA licences so far in August and targeting more than 5,000 drivers by the end of 2026.

According to Bolt, the initiative is designed to accelerate safety, professionalism and compliance across Tanzania’s growing ride-hailing industry while helping drivers overcome financial barriers associated with obtaining the required licences.

The cost of a LATRA licence ranges between TSh30,000 and TSh60,000, excluding training fees, depending on the vehicle category. The licence enables drivers to lawfully provide passenger transport services and access designated public areas for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs.

With a target of more than 5,000 drivers, Bolt’s investment could exceed TSh300 million, highlighting the potential of public-private collaboration in promoting regulatory compliance, road safety and consumer confidence in Tanzania’s mobility sector.

SUPPORTING A SAFER AND MORE PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY

The initiative comes at a time when regulatory compliance remains an important component of efforts to strengthen road safety and build consumer confidence in Tanzania’s transport sector.

According to the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA), a total of 91,178 licences for private hire vehicles were issued during the 2024/25 financial year, reflecting continued efforts to formalise and regulate the sector.

Speaking about the initiative, Dimmy Kanyankole, Senior General Manager, Bolt East Africa, said compliance should be viewed as a shared investment in safer mobility rather than simply a regulatory obligation.

“A licensed driver represents more than regulatory compliance—it demonstrates that the individual has met the standards required to provide safe and professional transport services. And we need more of these to meet growing demand for movement, a primary driver of Tanzania’s economy.”

TANZANIA, COMOROS STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC COOPERATION FOR MUTUAL DEVELOPMENT

Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP) (right), bids farewell to the Minister for Finance, Budget and Banking Sector of Comoros, Hon. Moussa Abderemane, following their meeting and discussions at the Ministry of Finance’s offices in Dar es Salaam. Among other matters, they discussed the importance of creating a conducive environment to facilitate the movement of goods, services, capital and business people between Tanzania and Comoros, noting that this could help increase trade, investment and employment opportunities.

Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP) (centre left), chairs a meeting with the Government of Comoros delegation led by the Minister for Finance, Budget and Banking Sector of Comoros, Hon. Moussa Abderemane (centre right), during their meeting and discussions at the Ministry of Finance’s offices in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam: August 26, 2026 - Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and development cooperation with the Government of the Union of the Comoros to promote shared prosperity and improve the welfare of citizens in both countries.

The commitment was made by the Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP), during talks with the Comoros Minister for Finance, Budget and Banking Sector, Hon. Moussa Abderemane, held at the Ministry of Finance’s offices in Dar es Salaam.

Ambassador Omar said economic cooperation should remain at the heart of efforts to deepen relations between Tanzania and Comoros, noting that the two countries have significant opportunities for collaboration in trade and investment, financial and banking services, public financial management, infrastructure development, energy, tourism and agriculture.

He emphasised the importance of creating a conducive environment to facilitate the movement of goods, services, capital and businesspeople between the two countries.

According to Ambassador Omar, easing cross-border movement would help expand trade and investment while creating more employment opportunities for citizens of both nations.

ZAIDI YA KITUO CHA MAJI: SAFARI YA SERENGETI BREWERIES KUPIGA TAFU UPATIKANAJI WA MAJI KWA JAMII

Kwa jamii ambazo zimeishi kwa miaka mingi bila uhakika wa upatikanaji wa maji safi na salama, kupata kituo cha maji cha uhakika kunaweza kubadilisha kwa kiasi kikubwa maisha ya kila siku. Safari iliyokuwa ikichukua saa kadhaa inaweza kupungua hadi dakika chache, kuwawezesha wanafamilia kutumia muda zaidi katika shughuli za uzalishaji, kuwapa watoto fursa ya kutumia muda mwingi shuleni na kusaidia jamii kuwa na mazingira bora na yenye afya.

Mabadiliko haya ya kila siku yanaonesha umuhimu wa upatikanaji wa maji safi na salama katika maendeleo ya jamii, hususan vijijini ambako vyanzo vya maji vya uhakika bado ni changamoto. Ukosefu wa maji unaweza kuathiri afya, usafi na ustawi wa jamii kwa ujumla.

Katika kuadhimisha Wiki ya Maji Duniani (World Water Week), Kampuni ya Bia ya Serengeti (SBL) inaangazia zaidi ya muongo mmoja wa uwekezaji wake katika kuboresha upatikanaji wa maji na kuhamasisha matumizi sahihi na endelevu ya rasilimali za maji nchini Tanzania.

WATER FOR LIFE: ZAIDI YA MIUNDOMBINU

Kupitia mpango wake wa ‘Water for Life’, SBL imekuwa ikilenga kuboresha upatikanaji wa maji safi na salama katika jamii za vijijini, hususan maeneo ambayo upatikanaji wa vyanzo vya maji vya uhakika umekuwa changamoto.

Hata hivyo, mpango huo hauishii katika kujenga miundombinu ya maji. SBL imekuwa ikilenga pia kuwawezesha wanajamii kushiriki katika kusimamia, kutunza na kuhakikisha uwekezaji huo unaendelea kuwa na manufaa kwa muda mrefu.

Katika kipindi cha zaidi ya miaka 10, SBL imewekeza zaidi ya shilingi bilioni 2 katika miradi 32 ya maji katika zaidi ya mikoa 11 nchini Tanzania. Miradi hiyo imewafikia zaidi ya watu milioni 2.3, na kusaidia jamii kupata maji safi na salama kwa urahisi zaidi huku ikiweka mazingira yanayochochea maisha yenye afya na tija.

NBC, DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE LAUNCH DIGITAL SHARE TRADING SERVICE THROUGH NBC KIGANJANI

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) Chief Executive Officer, Peter Nalitolela (right) and NBC Bank Managing Director, Theobald Sabi (centre) display a symbol of partnership between the two institutions during a ceremony to announce a strategic collaboration enabling Tanzanians to conveniently buy and sell shares of companies listed on the DSE through NBC Kiganjani, the bank’s mobile banking service. The partnership was announced today in Dar es Salaam during a brief ceremony attended by officials from both institutions. Witnessing the occasion is Alfred Mkombo (left), Director of Research, Policy and Planning at the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA).

The Director of Research, Policy and Planning at the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), Alfred Mkombo (centre), rings the bell to officially mark the launch of a partnership between the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) and the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), enabling Tanzanians to conveniently buy and sell shares of companies listed on the DSE through NBC Kiganjani, the bank’s mobile banking service.

Also pictured are DSE Chief Executive Officer, Peter Nalitolela (second left), NBC Managing Director, Theobald Sabi (second right), NBC Director of Retail and Corporate Banking, Elibariki Masuke (right) and other officials from the two institutions. The partnership was announced today in Dar es Salaam during a brief ceremony attended by officials from both institutions.

Dar es Salaam | August 26, 2026

The National Bank of Commerce (NBC), in partnership with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), has launched a digital share trading service that enables Tanzanians to buy and sell shares of companies listed on the DSE through NBC’s mobile banking platform, NBC Kiganjani.

The partnership integrates the DSE Hisa Kiganjani platform with NBC Kiganjani, making capital market investment more accessible by allowing members of the public to invest directly in listed companies using their mobile phones, without the need to visit bank branches or capital market institutions.

A brief ceremony to introduce the partnership was held in Dar es Salaam and brought together senior officials from the two institutions, including DSE Chief Executive Officer Peter Nalitolela, NBC Managing Director Theobald Sabi, and Alfred Mkombo, Director of Research, Policy and Planning at the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), who represented CMSA Chief Executive Officer and Director General CPA Nicodemus Mkama.

NBC KIGANJANI OPENS ACCESS TO SHARE INVESTMENT

Speaking at the event, NBC Managing Director Theobald Sabi said the new service will enable customers to buy and sell shares, access important market information and monitor the value of their investments conveniently and securely at any time.

“We are delighted to announce the partnership between DSE Hisa Kiganjani and NBC Kiganjani. This collaboration gives our customers the opportunity to buy shares directly through their NBC accounts using NBC Kiganjani,” said Sabi.

He said the initiative is designed to remove some of the barriers that have traditionally limited access to capital market services and encourage more Tanzanians to participate in the investment economy.

SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE TO NON-NBC CUSTOMERS

DSE Chief Executive Officer Peter Nalitolela said the service is not restricted to existing NBC customers.

He explained that people who do not already have an NBC account can download NBC Kiganjani, open an account using their National Identification Number (NIDA) and access the digital share trading service.

“We have enabled our DSE Hisa Kiganjani platform to be integrated with NBC Kiganjani. Once a customer logs into NBC Kiganjani, they can access DSE Hisa Kiganjani and buy shares directly,” said Nalitolela.

NMB BANK RECOGNISED AS AN EAST AFRICA SUPERBRAND FOR 2026–2028

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - August 25, 2026: NMB Bank has been recognised as an East Africa Superbrand for the 2026–2028 cycle, after receiving the highest consumer endorsement in the banking category.

The recognition reflects the trust NMB Bank has built among its customers through consistent service delivery and a customer experience designed around the evolving needs of Tanzanians.

The Superbrand status follows an independent evaluation by the Superbrands Council, based on consumer research and voting across East Africa. The assessment considered key factors including service quality, consistency and the ability of brands to maintain a distinct and competitive position within their respective sectors.

Rahma Mwapachu, Head of Marketing and Brands at NMB Bank, received the certificate on behalf of the Bank.

NMB Bank said the recognition is a reflection of the continued confidence placed in the Bank by its customers and stakeholders.

The Bank reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, accessible and inclusive financial solutions that support individuals, businesses and Tanzania’s broader socio-economic development.

The recognition further highlights NMB Bank’s growing brand strength and its continued focus on delivering quality financial services to customers across the country.

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30 YOUTH-LED & WOMEN-LED CSOs COMPLETE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME, 15 SELECTED FOR TZS 375M IN SEED GRANTS

Dar es Salaam, 24 August 2026: Thirty youth-led and girl/women-led Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Songwe have completed a three-month capacity-building programme implemented by the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) in partnership with UNICEF Tanzania.

Following a competitive selection process, 15 of the participating organisations have been recommended to receive seed grants of TZS 25 million each, representing a total investment of TZS 375 million to support community-level initiatives.

The programme, introduced in April 2026, was designed to strengthen the organisational and technical capacity of CSOs working closely with communities on issues affecting children, adolescents, young people and women.

Between May and August 2026, approximately 90 representatives from the 30 CSOs participated in online training, mentorship and in-person sessions covering project cycle management, strategic communications and advocacy, institutional administration, financial and grant management, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), resource mobilisation and partnership development, as well as strategic leadership and governance.

Speaking at the seed grants awarding ceremony, Foundation for Civil Society Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes Quality and Learning, Cynthia Bavo, said the participating organisations already possess strong community connections and an understanding of the challenges facing children and adolescents.

“These organisations already have what matters most: they are trusted in their communities and they understand the problems children and adolescents face. What this programme has added is the institutional strength to act on that knowledge and to account for it. We are now moving from strengthening institutions to investing in the solutions they are positioned to deliver.”

FANTA® INTRODUCES NEW BERRY FLAVOUR IN TANZANIA

Coca-Cola Kwanza General Manager, David Chait (left), takes a selfie with some Dar es Salaam residents during celebrations marking the official launch of the new FANTA® Berry flavour in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – August 24, 2026

FANTA® has expanded its flavour portfolio in Tanzania with the launch of FANTA® Berry, a new, bold and fruity beverage designed to bring more fun, playfulness and refreshing enjoyment to consumers across the country.

Inspired by the vibrant energy of Tanzanian youth culture and the fast-growing Singeli music movement, FANTA® Berry delivers a vibrant twist aimed at tantalising consumers’ taste buds while creating memorable moments of enjoyment.

Coca-Cola Kwanza General Manager, David Chait (right), the company’s Regional Trade Marketing Manager, Rukia Sakibu (left), and the firm’s Revenue Growth & Trade Marketing Director, Arthur Kyara (centre), showcase bottles of the newly launched FANTA® Berry flavour during an introductory event held in Dar es Salaam.

The new flavour is now available at selected retail outlets, supermarkets, universities, kiosks and trade outlets across Tanzania.

FANTA® BERRY BRINGS THE FUN

According to Kabula Nshimo, Senior Marketing Manager for Coca-Cola Tanzania, the new flavour reflects the brand’s commitment to giving consumers more variety and creating fruity experiences that respond to evolving tastes.

“We’re thrilled to bring even more variety to Tanzanians with this vibrant addition to the FANTA® family. FANTA® Berry embodies our commitment to creating fun, fruity twists filled with deliciousness that cater to people’s evolving tastes,” said Nshimo.

The launch campaign will be driven by the energetic “Kipapli” platform, which is designed to connect with Tanzania’s youth through music, dance, fashion, creator culture and on-ground experiences.

NMB YAUNGA MKONO AFYA YA WATUMISHI KUPITIA SHIMISEMITA 2026

Mbeya, Tanzania; Agosti 23, 2026 — Benki ya NMB imeendelea kuunga mkono jitihada za Serikali za kuimarisha afya ya mwili na akili ya watumishi kupitia Mashindano ya Kitaifa ya SHIMISEMITA 2026 yanayoendelea mkoani Mbeya.

Mashindano hayo yamewakutanisha zaidi ya watumishi 5,000 kutoka halmashauri 184 nchini, huku NMB ikiwa miongoni mwa wadau wanaoendelea kuyaunga mkono.

Meneja wa NMB Kanda ya Nyanda za Juu, Wogofya Mfalamagoha, alisema ushiriki wa benki hiyo unatokana na imani kwamba mtumishi mwenye afya njema ana nafasi kubwa ya kuwa na tija na kutoa huduma bora kwa wananchi.

Katika mashindano ya mwaka huu, NMB imetoa Sh milioni 34.5 pamoja na jezi kwa timu zitakazofuzu hatua ya robo fainali katika michezo ya mpira wa miguu, mpira wa wavu, mpira wa pete na mpira wa kikapu.

SERIKALI YAPONGEZA MCHANGO WA NMB

Mgeni rasmi katika mashindano hayo, Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu – TAMISEMI, Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, aliyemwakilisha Waziri Mkuu, Dkt. Mwigulu Nchemba, aliipongeza NMB kwa kuendelea kushirikiana na Serikali katika shughuli zinazochangia ustawi wa watumishi na wananchi.

ABSA BANK EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR YOUNG INNOVATORS THROUGH SECOND GIRLCODE HACKATHON

Absa Bank Tanzania Chief Operating Officer, Oscar Mwamfwagasi.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - August 22, 2026: Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with GirlCode, a South African-based non-profit organisation dedicated to equipping girls from underprivileged backgrounds with the skills and resources needed to thrive in the technology industry, has announced the return of the GirlCode Tanzania Hackathon for its second year.

The announcement follows a remarkable milestone in 2025, when Tanzania’s team won the Pan-African Grand Prize valued at US$5,000, highlighting the growing potential of young Tanzanian women in technology and innovation.

The GirlCode Hackathon forms part of GirlCode’s wider Pan-African initiative aimed at empowering young women with practical technology skills, mentorship and opportunities to develop solutions addressing real challenges in their communities.

The return of the Tanzania edition marks an important step in strengthening the country’s pipeline of female technology talent while building on the success achieved by participants in last year’s competition.

Tanzania’s 2025 victory demonstrated the impact of investing in young women as innovators, builders and problem-solvers. The achievement not only placed Tanzania on the Pan-African GirlCode Hackathon map but also inspired more young women across the country to see themselves as active participants in Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy.

“At GirlCode, we are incredibly proud of what the Tanzania team achieved last year,” said Zandile Mkwanazi, CEO of GirlCode. “Winning the Pan-African Grand Prize showed the depth of talent, creativity, and potential that exists among young women in Tanzania. As we return for the second year, our goal is to build on that momentum and give even more young women the opportunity to develop their skills, work in teams, and create technology-driven solutions that can have real impact.”

 

This year’s hackathon will bring together female students, graduates, aspiring developers and young innovators who will collaborate in teams, receive mentorship and present their solutions to a panel of judges.

VODACOM TANZANIA REPORTS STRONG FY2026 PERFORMANCE AS DIVIDENDS RISE 18.4%

Dar es Salaam, 20 August 2026: Vodacom Tanzania Plc has reported strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, driven by sustained investment in network infrastructure, digital services and financial inclusion.

The performance was highlighted during the Company’s 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders considered and approved key resolutions covering the Company’s FY2026 results, dividend, Board composition, governance and future strategic direction.

SERVICE REVENUE RISES TO TZS 1.8 TRILLION

During FY2026, Vodacom Tanzania’s service revenue increased by 21.8% to TZS 1.8 trillion, while EBITDA rose by an impressive 38.8% to TZS 684.9 billion.

Profit after tax increased by 18.4% to TZS 107.1 billion, while underlying profit after tax grew by 125.5%, reflecting stronger operational performance and improved financial efficiency.

The Company also continued to expand its customer base, which reached 27.7 million, representing a 22.3% increase year-on-year.

Growth was supported by a 22.5% increase in data customers and 22.6% growth in M-Pesa customers, highlighting the increasing adoption of digital connectivity and financial services in Tanzania.

MAJOR INVESTMENT IN NETWORK AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Vodacom Tanzania significantly increased its investment in infrastructure during the financial year.

Capital expenditure rose by 85.1% to TZS 323.9 billion, supporting the deployment of 444 new 4G sites and 25 new 5G sites, alongside major investments in information technology and network modernisation.

As a result, 4G population coverage reached 76.3%, an increase of 3.8 percentage points, while the number of smartphone users increased by 31.5%.

The Company has also continued to support the Government’s efforts to expand connectivity in rural areas. Since 2013, Vodacom Tanzania has constructed 466 rural sites under the Government’s rural connectivity programme.

SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE HIGHER DIVIDENDS

The strong financial performance has translated into increased returns for shareholders.

The AGM approved a final gross dividend of TZS 23.91 per ordinary share for FY2026, payable on or before 15 October 2026 to shareholders recorded in the register as at the close of trading on 19 August 2026.

Total dividends proposed for FY2026 amount to TZS 53.6 billion, representing an 18.4% year-on-year increase.

WORLD BANK PLEDGES CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH TANZANIA ON STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP) (right), bids farewell to World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr. Ndiame Diop, after their meeting and discussions at the Ministry of Finance’s offices in Dar es Salaam. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in developing the Central Corridor and transforming it from a transportation route into an economic corridor capable of creating jobs and stimulating productive activities.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; August 20, 2026

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Tanzania in advancing strategic development projects aimed at unlocking the economic potential of the Central Corridor, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and improving livelihoods in Tanzania and neighbouring countries.

The commitment was made by World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr. Ndiame Diop, during a meeting with Minister for Finance, Hon. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP) at the Ministry of Finance’s offices in Dar es Salaam. The meeting took place on the second day of Dr. Diop’s visit to Tanzania.

Dr. Diop said the World Bank sees significant potential in strengthening its cooperation with Tanzania to develop the Central Corridor and transform it from a transportation route into a fully-fledged economic corridor capable of generating employment, expanding production and supporting the implementation of Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050.

He said the partnership will focus on supporting critical infrastructure development, including ports and railways, as well as expanding the railway network to neighbouring Burundi.

“One of the major areas of our future cooperation is strengthening projects along the Central Corridor. We have had productive discussions with the Minister for Finance on what we can do together to support this corridor and transform it into an economic corridor capable of creating many jobs,” Dr. Diop said.

CENTRAL CORRIDOR TO DRIVE VALUE ADDITION

Beyond transport infrastructure, Dr. Diop said the World Bank sees the need for integrated investments across areas served by the Central Corridor to increase the value of resources produced in Tanzania.

These areas include agriculture and agro-processing, mining and mineral processing, logistics hubs and other transport-related services, with the aim of ensuring that Tanzanians benefit more from investments along the corridor.