ACCESS BANK GROUP YASAINI MKATABA WA DOLA MILIONI 500 NA IFC KUPANUA UPATINAKANAJI WA PATO LA NDANI AFRIKA

Mwenyekiti wa Access Holdings, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (kulia), pamoja na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika la Fedha la Kimataifa (IFC), Makhtar Diop, wakitia saini makubaliano ambapo IFC—ambalo ni tawi la sekta binafsi la Kundi la Benki ya Dunia—italipatia Kundi la Access Bank kiasi cha dola milioni 500. Mtaji huo unalenga kuimarisha masoko ya mitaji ya sarafu za ndani na kupanua upatikanaji wa mikopo ya bei nafuu kwa biashara kote barani Afrika, hatua inayoleta manufaa ya moja kwa moja kwenye masoko ambayo benki hiyo inafanya kazi, ikiwemo Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 3 Juni 2026

Ushirikiano huu muhimu unaoungwa mkono na Benki ya Dunia unawanufaisha moja kwa moja wateja wa Access Bank Tanzania pamoja na jumuiya ya wafanyabiashara nchini Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam Jumanne 2 Juni 2026 Access Bank Group, ambayo ni mmiliki wa benki ya Access Bank Tanzania, imesaini makubaliano ya dola milioni 500 na Shirika la Fedha la Kimataifa (IFC), ambayo ni tawi ya sekta binafsi yaKundi la Benki ya Dunia. Ushirikiano huo unalenga kuimarisha masoko ya mitaji ya sarafu za ndani na kupanua upatikanaji wa bei nafuu kwa biashara kote barani Afrika, na inaleta manufaa ya moja kwa moja kwa masoko ambayo Access Bank inafanya kazi, ikiwa ni pamoja na Tanzania.

Kwa biashara nchini Tanzania, makubaliano haya yanalenga kutatua changamoto za ubadilishaji wa fedha za kigeni. Kampuni zinapolazimika kukopa kwa sarafu za kigeni, mabadiliko ya viwango vya kubadilishia fedha yanaweza kupunguza faida, kuvuruga mipango ya kifedha, na hatimaye kukandamiza uwekezaji. Kupitia suluhisho hili la upatikanaji wa mikopo ya sarafu ya ndani—kiwango ambacho kinawezekana kwa upekee wa ushirikiano kati ya Access Bank na IFC—wateja wa Access Bank Tanzania, kuanzia wajasiriamali wadogo (SMEs) hadi makampuni makubwa, sasa wataweza kupata mikopo yenye gharama nafuu na inayotabirika ili kusaidia ukuaji wao wa muda mrefu.

“Makubaliano haya na IFC ni hatua muhimu kwetu, lakini manufaa yake makubwa yataonekana hapa nchini Tanzania,” alisema Imani John, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Access Bank Tanzania. 

“Wateja wetu, iwe wanaendesha biashara ndogo au wanasimamia shughuli za makampuni makubwa, wanahitaji huduma za kifedha ambazo hazitawaweka katika changamoto ya mabadiliko ya thamani ya sarafu. Ushirikiano huu unaimarisha uwezo wetu wa kutoa huduma hizo, huku tukiungwa mkono na uaminifu pamoja na ushawishi wa Kundi la Benki ya Dunia.”

STANBIC BANK TANZANIA SECURES TZS 70 BILLION FACILITY TO EXPAND SUSTAINABLE SME LENDING

Stanbic Bank Tanzania Chief Financial Officer, Derick Lugemala (third right), and Finance in Motion Senior Investment Manager, Dragan Spirovski (second left), exchange documents after signing a TZS 70 billion loan agreement in Dar es Salaam. The facility will strengthen Stanbic Bank’s capacity to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Looking on are Finance in Motion Senior Investment Officer, Masoud Abdalla (left), Stanbic Bank Senior Communications Manager, Dickson Senzi (right), and Stanbic Bank Treasurer, Zainul Chandoo (second right).

• The facility will support sustainable agriculture supply chains through practical local currency financing.

• The partnership strengthens sustainable business growth and deepens Stanbic’s support for Tanzania’s economy.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Wednesday, 3rd June 2026:

Stanbic Bank Tanzania has secured TZS 70 billion to sustainable SME financing, structured in two phases. The first tranche of TZS 50 billion was secured and drawn in 2025, and the latest TZS 20 billion facility drawn in 2026 - deepening access to local currency financing and reinforcing the Bank’s long-term commitment to driving inclusive, sustainable economic growth in Tanzania.

The facility has been channelled towards lending that supports sustainable agriculture and agriculture supply chains, including small and medium enterprises and other businesses that are improving productivity and contributing to long term economic growth.

The facility concluded between the parties, reflects the continued strength of the partnership and the growing need for financing that responds to the realities of Tanzanian businesses.

The signing ceremony, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together representatives from Stanbic Bank Tanzania, Finance in Motion and the eco.business Fund to mark a continued commitment to expanding access to responsible finance. The partnership aims to support SMEs that are investing in sustainable practices across key areas such as agriculture, processing, trade, services and other sectors where small and medium enterprises play a critical role in employment, supply chains and community development.

Speaking during the signing, Derick Lugemala, Chief Financial and Value Officer at Stanbic Bank Tanzania said the facility reflects the Bank’s commitment to supporting businesses with funding that enables growth while encouraging responsible business practices.

“SMEs remain central to Tanzania’s economic future. They create jobs, support households, strengthen supply chains and keep local enterprise moving. Through this facility, we are expanding access to practical financing that helps businesses invest, grow and become more resilient,” said Lugemala.

“This partnership with Finance in Motion and the eco.business Fund allows us to support enterprises that are not only looking for capital but also working towards more sustainable ways of doing business. For Stanbic, this is about helping Tanzanian businesses grow with confidence while contributing to a stronger and more responsible economy.”

BENKI YA NBC YAZINDUA KAMPENI YA “TUNAKUONA MBALI” KUKUZA USTAWI WA KIFEDHA NA KUCHOCHEA UCHUMI JUMUISHI

Maofisa mbalimbali wa Benki ya NBC wakiongozwa na Mkuu wa Bidhaa na Mauzo, Bw. Abel Kaseko (kushoto) wakipeperusha bendera kuashiria uzinduzi wa kampeni maalum inayofahamika kama “Tunakuona Mbali”, ikiwa ni sehemu ya jitihada za benki hiyo kuwawezesha Watanzania kutoka makundi mbalimbali ya kijamii kufikia malengo yao ya maendeleo kupitia huduma rasmi za kifedha. Hafla ya uzinduzi wa kampeni hiyo imefanyika leo jijini Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Juni 6, 2024 – Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC) imezindua kampeni maalum inayofahamika kama “Tunakuona Mbali”, ikiwa ni sehemu ya jitihada zake za kuwawezesha Watanzania kutoka makundi mbalimbali ya kijamii kufikia malengo yao ya maendeleo kupitia huduma rasmi za kifedha.

Kampeni hiyo inalenga kuhamasisha utamaduni wa kuweka akiba, kuwekeza, kutumia huduma za kifedha kwa usahihi na kuongeza uelewa wa wananchi kuhusu fursa zinazotolewa na benki katika kuboresha maisha yao. Kupitia kampeni hiyo, NBC inalenga kuwafikia wafanyakazi, wakulima, watoto, vijana, wanafunzi, wanawake, wastaafu, vikundi vya kijamii, taasisi za dini, Watanzania wanaoishi nje ya nchi pamoja na wafanyabiashara wadogo, wakati, na wakubwa.

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi wa kampeni hiyo uliofanyika katika makao makuu ya benki hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam mapema leo, Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Masoko wa NBC, Bw. David Raymond, alisema kampeni hiyo imejengwa juu ya falsafa ya kutambua na kuunga mkono ndoto na juhudi za Watanzania katika hatua mbalimbali za maisha yao.

“Tunaposema ‘NBC Tunakuona Mbali’, tunamaanisha kuwa tunakupa zaidi ya huduma za kawaida za benki. Tunatambua kwamba kila Mtanzania ana ndoto na malengo ya kufikia mafanikio katika maisha yake; iwe ni kujenga nyumba, kukuza biashara, kusomesha watoto, kuanzisha uwekezaji au kujijengea usalama wa kifedha kwa sasa na siku zijazo. Ndiyo maana, kama taasisi ya kifedha, tunajiona kuwa mshirika wa safari hiyo ya maendeleo. 

Akaunti ya NBC ni zaidi ya mahali pa kuhifadhi fedha; ni suluhisho kamili la kifedha mfano wa ‘wallet’ inayokuwezesha kufanya miamala ya kila siku kwa urahisi,ni mahali pa kuweka akiba, kutuma na kupokea pesa, kupata mikopo, kuwekeza katika masoko ya hisa na mifuko ya uwekezaji, pamoja na kuendesha biashara yako kwa ufanisi zaidi. Kupitia huduma hizi, tunalenga kukupa nyenzo na fursa zinazokusaidia kufikia malengo yako na kutimiza ndoto zako,” alisema.

NMB BANK HIGHLIGHTS INVESTOR SOLUTIONS AT ZANZIBAR INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2026

Zanzibar, 4 June 2026 – NMB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investment and economic growth in Zanzibar through its participation in the Zanzibar Investment Summit 2026, held at the Golden Tulip Airport Hotel in Zanzibar.

The summit brought together government leaders, investors, financial institutions, chief executives, and private sector stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and discuss strategies for driving sustainable economic development in Zanzibar.

As one of the sponsors of the high-profile event, NMB Bank showcased a range of innovative financial solutions designed to support investors, businesses, and institutions operating across the islands.

A key highlight of the summit was the visit by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, who toured the NMB exhibition booth and received an overview of the bank’s products and services tailored to meet the evolving needs of the investment community.

During the visit, Dr. Mwinyi was received by Ahmed Nassor, NMB Bank's Zanzibar Branch Manager, who briefed him on the various banking solutions available through NMB for investors, companies, and institutions conducting business in Zanzibar.

Speaking at the summit, Nassor said NMB’s participation reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Government of Zanzibar and the private sector in advancing the islands’ economic transformation agenda.

“For NMB, the Zanzibar Investment Summit 2026 is an important platform to showcase the solutions we offer to investors, companies, and institutions operating in Zanzibar. We are ready to support their financial needs through banking services, payment solutions, collection services, and digital platforms, while continuing to work closely with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in driving even greater economic success for Zanzibar,” said Nassor.

ACCESS BANK GROUP SIGNS $500 MILLION AGREEMENT WITH IFC TO EXPAND LOCAL CURRENCY FINANCING ACROSS AFRICA

Access Holding Plc Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhueole (right) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Managing Director, Makhtar Diop sign an agreement whereby International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group will provide $500 million to Access Bank Group with an aim of deepening local currency capital markets and expand access to affordable financing for businesses across Africa, with direct implications for the markets in which the Group operates, including Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | June 2026

The landmark World Bank Group-backed partnership directly benefits Access Bank Tanzania's customers and the broader Tanzanian business community

Access Bank PLC, one of Africa's largest financial institutions and parent company of Access Bank Tanzania, has signed a $500 million agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. The partnership is designed to deepen local currency capital markets and expand access to affordable financing for businesses across Africa, with direct implications for the markets in which the Group operates, including Tanzania.

For businesses in Tanzania, the agreement addresses a long-standing structural challenge: the difficulty of accessing financing in local currency. When businesses are forced to borrow in foreign currencies, they are exposed to exchange rate volatility that can erode margins, disrupt planning, and deter investment. By working with IFC to develop local currency financing solutions at scale, the Access Bank Group is directly responding to one of the most persistent pain points facing Tanzanian entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporates today.

Access Bank Tanzania, which in 2025 completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered's Consumer, Private, and Business Banking operations in the country, is well positioned to channel the benefits of this Group-level partnership to its growing customer base. With branches across Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, and Dodoma, supported by 936 Access Wakala agents and 98 BancEasy Satellite outlets, the bank has the reach to bring improved financing solutions to businesses and individuals across the country, including in communities that have historically been underserved by formal banking.

ABSA BANK CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS AT THE 2026 TANZANIA PICKLEBALL OPEN

Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Large Corporates, Christopher Mgani (left), presents awards to winners of the Tanzania Pickleball Open 2026 during the closing ceremony at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club. The tournament was sponsored by Absa Bank.

President of Tanzania Pickleball Association and the East Africa Rackets Sports Club Chairman, Kartik Kapor, shakes hands with Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Large Corporates, Christopher Mgani (right), during the closing ceremony of the Tanzania Pickleball Open 2026, sponsored by the financial institution, at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club.

Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Large Corporates, Christopher Mgani (right), presents trophies to one of the winners of the Tanzania Pickleball Open 2026 during the closing ceremony at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club.

Dar es Salaam - June 2, 2026: Attracting pickleball players from more than seven countries, the Tanzania Pickleball Open 2026 tournament backed by Absa Bank Tanzania, underscoring the growing popularity of the sport and Tanzania’s ambitions to become a regional sports and tourism hub.

The five-day tournament, held at the Gymkhana Club grounds in Dar es Salaam, brought together elite pickleball players from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Turkey and Dubai for one of East Africa’s largest pickleball competitions.

Organised through a partnership between the Tanzania Pickleball Association (TPA) and the East Africa Racket Sports Club (EARSC), the event featured a corporate prize pool of US$15,000 and premium playing equipment, attracting both international competitors and local spectators.

As the tournament’s title sponsor, Absa Bank Tanzania said its support reflects a broader commitment to youth development, community engagement and the promotion of emerging sports in the country.

Speaking during the closing ceremony, Absa Bank Tanzania Marketing and Communications Manager, Mr Beda Biswalo, said the tournament had demonstrated the growing potential of pickleball to unite communities and create opportunities for young people.

“We are inspired by the remarkable energy, discipline and international talent displayed throughout the tournament,” said Mr Biswalo. “Our partnership reflects a deeper purpose—championing a sport that unites communities while creating meaningful opportunities for young people.”

WANUFAIKA 588 WA ‘NBC WAJIBIKA SCHOLARSHIP’ WAANZA MAFUNZO YA UFUNDI STADI VETA

Mkurugenzi wa VETA Kanda ya Mashariki, Bw. John Mwanja (wa pili kushoto), Mkuu wa Idara ya Mawasiliano na Mahusiano kwa Umma wa Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Bw. Godwin Semunyu (wa tatu kushoto), na Mkuu wa Chuo cha VETA Kihonda, Dkt. Ulimwengu Salumu (wa tatu kulia) , walimu na wanafunzi, wakisikiliza maelezo kutoka kwa mwanafunzi wa kozi fupi ya Ufundi Bomba katika Chuo cha VETA Kihonda, William Amon (katikati), kuhusu mfumo wa kilimo cha umwagiliaji uliobuniwa na wanafunzi hao. William ni miongoni mwa vijana 588 wanaonufaika na mpango wa ufadhili wa mafunzo ya ufundi stadi kwa vijana unaojulikana kama NBC Wajibika Scholarship, unaotekelezwa na VETA kwa ufadhili wa NBC. Tukio hilo lilifanyika mkoani Morogoro wakati wa uzinduzi rasmi wa utekelezaji wa mpango huo.

Mkurugenzi wa VETA Kanda ya Mashariki, Bw. John Mwanja (katikati) akizungumza na waandishi wa habari (hawapo pichani) wakati wa hafla fupi ya uzinduzi wa utekelezaji wa mpango wa ufadhili wa mafunzo ya ufundi stadi kwa vijana unaojulikana kama ‘NBC Wajibika Scholarship’, kwa tawi la VETA Kihonda Morogoro. Wengine ni Mkuu wa Idara ya Mawasiliano na Mahusiano kwa Umma wa Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Bw. Godwin Semunyu (kushoto), na Mkuu wa Chuo cha VETA Kihonda, Dkt. Ulimwengu Salumu (kulia).

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Bw. Semunyu (kushoto) alisema kuwa kupitia mpango huo NBC inalenga kuwawezesha vijana kupata ujuzi utakaowapa uwezo wa kujiajiri, kuajiriwa na hata kuwaajiri wengine, hivyo kuchangia ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa.

Mkuu wa Idara ya Mawasiliano na Mahusiano kwa Umma wa Benki ya Taifa ya Biashara (NBC), Bw. Godwin Semunyu (kulia), akipimwa nguo na mwanafunzi wa kozi fupi ya Ubunifu, ushonaji na teknolojia ya nguo katika Chuo cha VETA Kihonda, Amina Rashid (kulia). Amina ni miongoni mwa vijana 588 wanaonufaika na mpango wa ufadhili wa mafunzo ya ufundi stadi kwa vijana unaojulikana kama NBC Wajibika Scholarship, unaotekelezwa na VETA kwa ufadhili wa NBC.

Morogoro, Juni 3, 2026 – Jumla ya vijana 588 wanaonufaika na mpango wa ufadhili wa mafunzo ya ufundi stadi kwa vijana wa ‘NBC Wajibika Scholarship’ wameanza rasmi mafunzo yao katika vyuo vya VETA Kihonda mkoani Morogoro na VETA Mwanza, huku Benki ya NBC ikisisitiza dhamira yake ya kuendelea kuwekeza katika maendeleo ya rasilimali watu kama njia ya kuchochea ukuaji wa uchumi jumuishi nchini.

Mpango huo unatekelezwa kwa ushirikiano kati ya Benki ya NBC na Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi (VETA), ukiwa na lengo la kuwawezesha vijana kupata ujuzi unaowawezesha kujiajiri, kuajiriwa na hata kuwa waajiri, sambamba na kuunga mkono jitihada za Serikali za kujenga uchumi shindani unaotegemea nguvu kazi yenye ujuzi, ubunifu na tija.

Hafla ya uzinduzi wa utekelezaji wa mpango huo ilifanyika katika Chuo cha VETA Kihonda, ambapo wanafunzi 294 wanapatiwa mafunzo, huku idadi kama hiyo ikinufaika katika Chuo cha VETA Mwanza. Hafla hiyo ilihudhuriwa na viongozi mbalimbali wa VETA wakiongozwa na Mkurugenzi wa VETA Kanda ya Mashariki, Bw. John Mwanja, aliyemwakilisha Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa VETA, Mkuu wa Chuo cha VETA Kihonda, Dkt. Ulimwengu Salumu, walimu, wanafunzi wanufaika pamoja na maofisa wa NBC wakiongozwa na Mkuu wa Idara ya Mawasiliano na Mahusiano kwa Umma, Bw. Godwin Semunyu.

BOLT TANZANIA REVEALS 2026 GIG ECONOMY DATA AT HIGH-LEVEL MOBILITY ROUNDTABLE

Dar es Salaam, 29 May 2026 — Bolt Tanzania has revealed new insights into the country’s rapidly growing gig economy during the Bolt Tanzania Mobility Dialogue 2026, a high-level roundtable that brought together regulators, policymakers, investors, and private-sector leaders to discuss the future of urban mobility and ride-hailing in Tanzania.

Hosted in partnership with Mwananchi Communications, the forum focused on building sustainable ride-hailing platforms capable of supporting long-term urban transport development while creating economic opportunities for thousands of Tanzanians.

Held in Dar es Salaam, the dialogue explored how regulation, investor relations, digital innovation, and economic inclusion are shaping Tanzania’s mobility sector and broader gig economy. Participants agreed that ride-hailing services have become an increasingly important component of the urban economy by improving first- and last-mile connectivity, supporting employment opportunities, and expanding access to digital financial services.

Speaking during the event, Bolt East Africa Senior General Manager, Dimmy Kanyankole described Tanzania as one of Bolt’s fastest-growing markets globally. He noted that tens of thousands of Tanzanian driver-partners currently depend on the platform as a source of income, reflecting the growing significance of digital mobility platforms in the country’s employment landscape.

Kanyankole also highlighted the sector’s contribution to government revenue, revealing that Bolt alone remits more than Tsh1 billion in VAT every month to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). According to him, the figures demonstrate the significant economic potential that could be unlocked through continued investment and supportive regulation within the mobility ecosystem.

TANZANIA STRENGTHENS STATE PARTICIPATION IN STRATEGIC GRAPHITE PROJECT

Minister for Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde (second left), poses for a photo with, from left, Lindi Jumbo Director, Andrew Cunningham; Lindi Jumbo Legal Advisor and Company Secretary, Ephraim Mrawa; and Gemcorp Representative, William Binedell, after the official signing ceremony of agreements between the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and Lindi Jumbo Limited regarding the government’s participation in the mining company’s Graphite Project through the joint venture company, Ndovu Graphite Limited, held at Matambarale Village in Ruangwa District, Lindi Region, yesterday.

Minister for Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde, delivers his keynote address during the official signing ceremony of agreements between the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and Lindi Jumbo Limited regarding the government’s participation in the mining company’s Graphite Project through the joint venture company, Ndovu Graphite Limited.

Lindi, Tanzania - 29 May 2026: The Government of Tanzania has taken another major step in strengthening state participation in the mining sector after signing agreements with Lindi Jumbo Limited to formalise the Government’s stake in the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project.

The agreements, signed yesterday in Matambarale Village, Ruangwa District in Lindi Region, establish a joint venture company known as Ndovu Graphite Limited through which the Government will hold a 16 percent non-dilutable free carried interest in the project. Lindi Jumbo Limited will retain the remaining 84 percent shareholding.

The signing marks a significant milestone in Tanzania’s strategic minerals agenda as the country seeks to secure greater benefits from its natural resources while positioning itself within the rapidly growing global critical minerals market.

Speaking during the ceremony, Tanzania’s Minister for Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde, described the agreement as a historic achievement that demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring Tanzanians directly benefit from mining investments.

Under the arrangement, the Government will participate in the project without bearing initial capital investment costs while still gaining access to dividends, participation in strategic decision-making, and enhanced oversight of mineral revenues.

Hon. Mavunde said the agreement reflects Tanzania’s evolving approach to mineral resource governance, where the country is moving beyond simply exporting raw minerals toward becoming an active participant in the global minerals value chain.

“The Government under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has continued to strengthen Tanzania’s reputation as a stable and investment-friendly destination,” said Hon. Mavunde.

"KUTOA NI MOYO" FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH HEART CONDITIONS

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 25 May 2026 – The Heart Team Africa Foundation (HTAF), in partnership with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), has officially launched “Kutoa Ni Moyo”, a national fundraising and awareness campaign aimed at supporting children suffering from heart diseases across Tanzania.

The campaign seeks to unite Tanzanians from all walks of life under one shared purpose — giving children born with heart conditions a second chance at life through access to critical cardiac treatment and care.

Speaking during the launch event, JKCI Executive Director, Dr. Peter Kisenge, emphasized the urgent need for collective national support in addressing the growing burden of pediatric heart diseases in the country.

“In Tanzania, over 16,000 children are born with heart problems annually. That means every single day, families wake up to news that could change their child’s future forever,” said Dr. Kisenge.

He noted that approximately 4,000 children in Tanzania urgently require heart surgery, with many families unable to afford the cost of specialized treatment.

“For many families, time is not just money — it is life. Through Kutoa Ni Moyo, we are calling upon every Tanzanian, institutions, corporate organizations, and government agencies to become part of this life-saving movement,” he added.

The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with The Heart Team Africa Foundation (HTAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting cardiovascular care in Tanzania and across Africa.

Speaking at the launch, HTAF Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Naizihijwa Majani, said the campaign is designed not only to raise funds, but also to build national awareness and long-term community participation around heart health.

“Tanzania has a long-standing culture of solidarity and community support. Kutoa Ni Moyo transforms small individual contributions into a national force for impact,” said Dr. Majani.

“Kutoa Ni Moyo is more than a fundraising campaign. It is a movement built on compassion, unity, and the belief that saving a child’s life is a responsibility we all share,” she added.

TANZANIA’S BLACK SWAN NAMED TO BLOOMBERG’S “25 AFRICAN STARTUPS TO WATCH 2026”

Black Swan Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Derick Kazimoto.

Pan-African fintech innovator becomes the only Tanzanian registered company on the prestigious global list

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 28 May 2026

Tanzania’s fintech sector has received a major international spotlight after Black Swan, a pan-African financial technology company registered in Tanzania, was named to Bloomberg’s “25 African Startups to Watch 2026” list. The recognition places the company among Africa’s most innovative and high-impact startups shaping the future of digital finance.

The Bloomberg list highlights startups across the continent that are addressing critical challenges through technology, scalability, and meaningful social or economic impact. Black Swan stood out for its mission to transform informal and invisible financial activity into trusted credit intelligence, enabling millions of underserved individuals and businesses to access fair and responsible financing.

A Milestone for Tanzania’s Innovation Ecosystem

Black Swan’s inclusion marks a significant achievement for Tanzania, as it becomes the only Tanzanian-registered company featured on this year’s list. The recognition underscores the growing role of Tanzanian fintech innovation within the broader African digital economy, alongside peers from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Morocco.

The announcement reinforces Tanzania’s positioning as an emerging hub for financial technology solutions that address real-world barriers to financial inclusion.

Building Credit Access for the Underserved

At the core of Black Swan’s innovation is its data-driven approach to credit intelligence. The company enables financial institutions to make faster, safer, and more inclusive lending decisions by securely analysing user-consented financial data.

Its infrastructure currently supports more than 30 financial institutions across East Africa, powering credit decisioning for microfinance institutions, digital lenders, asset financiers, and traditional banking products.

Leadership Perspective

Reacting to the recognition, Black Swan Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Derick Kazimoto said the milestone reflects both the urgency and importance of financial inclusion across Africa.

“This recognition means a great deal to us, but what it means even more is that the problem we are solving is real and it is being seen. Every day, millions of Tanzanians wake up, go to work, run their businesses, and take care of their families, yet financial systems continue to treat them as if they do not exist. We built Black Swan to change that,” he said.

VODACOM M-PESA AND PAYPAL PARTNER TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GLOBAL DIGITAL PAYMENTS FOR TANZANIANS

New integration enables customers to seamlessly link accounts and transfer funds between PayPal and M-Pesa wallets through the M-Pesa Super App

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 26 May 2026: Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal that will enable customers in Tanzania to seamlessly transfer funds between their PayPal and M-Pesa wallets through the M-Pesa Super App.

As part of M-Pesa’s broader global payments solutions, the integration marks a significant milestone in expanding access to international digital financial services for Tanzanians.

Through the new service, eligible M-Pesa customers will be able to securely deposit funds directly into their PayPal wallets and withdraw funds from PayPal back into their M-Pesa wallets with ease and convenience. The integration is expected to simplify international transactions for freelancers, developers, content creators, entrepreneurs, gig economy workers, and other digitally connected customers.

The partnership comes at a time when demand for seamless cross-border payment solutions continues to grow among Tanzanians participating in international commerce, freelance work, and digital services. With PayPal-to-M-Pesa withdrawals now available, Tanzanians will have easier access to their global earnings and digital income streams.

Speaking about the partnership, Acting M-Pesa Director Tulisindo Mlupilo said the collaboration reflects M-Pesa’s continued commitment to connecting customers to greater opportunities through innovation and inclusive financial services.

“Digital connectivity is creating more opportunities for Tanzanians to participate in the global economy, whether through freelancing, online business, content creation, or cross-border commerce. Through this partnership with PayPal, we are making it easier for our customers to send, receive, deposit, and access funds across platforms with greater convenience and confidence,” said Mlupilo.

DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE CEO PARTICIPATES IN ZANZIBAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM

Zanzibar, 23 May 2026 - The Chief Executive Officer of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), Mr. Peter Nalitolela, has participated in the opening of the Public Institutions Chairpersons and Chief Executives Forum held at the Golden Tulip Airport Hotel in Zanzibar.

The high-level forum, which brought together Board Chairpersons and Chief Executives of Zanzibar Public Institutions, was officially opened by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. The meeting took place from May 23 to 25, 2026, and focused on strengthening institutional performance, improving efficiency, and enhancing financial sustainability among public entities.

Speaking during the opening session, President Dr. Mwinyi called on leaders of public institutions to implement operational reforms that will increase productivity, reduce dependency on the Central Government, and enable institutions to generate dividends for the Government.

Dr. Mwinyi emphasized that Zanzibar’s development agenda would gain greater momentum through stronger collaboration with the private sector. He pointed to the banking industry as an example of successful institutions that have demonstrated strong growth, profitability, and significant dividend contributions to the Government.

“Our institutions should learn from successful private sector models, especially private banks that continue to demonstrate efficiency, profitability, and strong dividend contributions to the Government,” said Dr. Mwinyi.

The participation of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange in the forum highlights the importance of capital markets in supporting institutional transformation, promoting financial discipline, and facilitating long-term investment and sustainable economic growth.

NMB FOUNDATION, TACAIDS PARTNER TO EMPOWER 10,000 GIRLS AND WOMEN IN HIV RESPONSE

TACAIDS Director, Dr Adam Mrisho (right), exchanges signed agreement documents with NMB Foundation General Manager, Nelson Karumuna (left), after signing a partnership agreement for the joint implementation of the TIMIZA Malengo Project in Dodoma.

NMB Foundation General Manager, Nelson Karumuna (left), and TACAIDS Director, Dr Adam Mrisho (right), sign a partnership agreement for the joint implementation of the TIMIZA Malengo Project in Dodoma.

Dodoma, Tanzania; 27 May 2026 — The NMB Foundation and the Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) have signed a partnership agreement to jointly implement the TIMIZA Malengo Project, targeting more than 10,000 girls and women across 36 councils in 10 regions through financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, life skills and HIV prevention services.

The agreement, signed in Dodoma yesterday, marks a strategic effort to connect public health initiatives with economic empowerment, particularly among young people aged 15 to 24, who remain among the groups requiring sustained awareness, protection and livelihood support.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, NMB Foundation General Manager Nelson Karumuna said the fight against HIV and AIDS requires collective responsibility, emphasizing that a healthy population is fundamental to building a productive workforce and a stronger economy.

“Through this partnership, we will build the capacity of more than 10,000 girls and women in 36 councils across 10 regions. The goal is to support them with financial education, entrepreneurship training, life skills and HIV prevention services because health and economic empowerment must move together,” Karumuna said.

He noted that the NMB Foundation will leverage its experience and nationwide reach to support communities, adding that NMB’s network of more than 73,000 agents across the country provides an important platform for extending financial services to women and young people, particularly in underserved areas.

YAS TANZANIA UNVEILS YAS BUSINESS TO DRIVE ENTERPRISE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Dar es Salaam, May 26, 2026 — Yas Tanzania has officially launched Yas Business, the new identity of its enterprise division, consolidating the company’s business connectivity and digital solutions under one unified brand aimed at accelerating digital transformation across Tanzania.

The unveiling marks a significant step in Yas Tanzania’s strategy to strengthen support for enterprises, SMEs, and public institutions through advanced technology solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth in an increasingly digital economy.

Through Yas Business, customers will gain access to a growing suite of enterprise-focused solutions including SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT) services, managed solutions, and Tier 3 Data Centre infrastructure. These solutions are designed to help organizations enhance network performance, strengthen cybersecurity, support cloud-based operations, and scale more efficiently.

Speaking during the launch event, Minister of State in the President's Office for Planning and Investment, Prof Kitila Mkumbo commended Yas Tanzania for its continued investment in enterprise digital infrastructure, noting its importance in supporting Tanzania’s industrialization and digital economy ambitions.

“Initiatives such as Yas Business play an important role in accelerating enterprise productivity, innovation, and digital inclusion across key sectors of the economy. Public-private collaboration remains essential in achieving Tanzania’s long-term development vision under Dira 2050,” said Prof. Kitila.

On his part, Yas Tanzania's Chief Executive Officer, Pierre Canton-Bacara said the launch of Yas Business reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to becoming a trusted technology partner for businesses and institutions across the country.

“Yas Business brings together our enterprise capabilities under a stronger and more focused identity that reflects our commitment to helping businesses unlock greater performance, growth, and opportunity through reliable connectivity and advanced digital solutions,” said Pierre.

AIRTEL DEEPENS DIGITAL EXPANSION IN TUNDUMA, MWANJELWA TRADE HUBS IN MBEYA REGION

Airtel Tanzania has expanded its digital services network following the launch of two new Digital Smart Shops in Tunduma and Mwanjelwa in Mbeya Region, targeting growing business communities and increasing demand for communication and financial services in the Southern Highlands.

The new outlets form part of the company’s broader strategy to improve customer experience while bringing digital and financial services closer to people living and doing business in key commercial centres across Tanzania.

Airtel Opens Smart Shop in Strategic Border Town of Tunduma

The first launch took place in Tunduma, a rapidly growing border town that serves as one of Tanzania’s most important trade gateways linking East and Southern Africa.

Located at Tunduma Hotel near Azania Bank, the Smart Shop was officially inaugurated by Momba District Commissioner, Hon. Elias Daniel Mwandobo, alongside Airtel Tanzania Director of Customer Experience, Adriana Lyamba.

Speaking during the launch event, Ms Lyamba said Tunduma’s strategic role in regional trade and transport continues to drive demand for reliable communication and digital financial services.

“Tunduma is one of Tanzania’s most strategic commercial gateways connecting East and Southern Africa. The town continues to grow rapidly due to trade, transport and regional business activities. As Airtel, we recognize the increasing demand for reliable communication, fast internet and digital financial services in this important economic corridor,” she said.

Tunduma plays a critical role as a border town between Tanzania and Zambia and supports cargo transportation to several Southern African countries through the Port of Dar es Salaam.

ABSA BANK LAUNCHES MERCHANT FINANCING SOLUTION TO EMPOWER BUSINESS GROWTH WITHOUT COLLATERAL

Absa Bank Tanzania Head of Products & Channels, Business Banking, Jane Kalumuna (third left), together with others from left; Brand, Marketing & Communications Manager, Beda Biswalo, SME Relationship Manager and Acting Head of SME, Scolastica Dominic, and Point of Sale (POS) Sales Manager, Edward Edwine, display POS machines as a symbol of the official launch of Absa’s merchant financing solution aimed at supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses using Absa POS machines for transactions. The new solution removes one of the biggest barriers to funding, the requirement for collateral.

Dar es Salaam, 26 May 2026: Absa Bank Tanzania has launched Absa Merchant Financing, a new short-term financing solution aimed at helping businesses grow by providing access to funding without the need for collateral.

The innovative facility is designed for merchants actively involved in trading goods and services, including wholesalers, sub-wholesalers, dealers, and retailers using Absa Point-of-Sale (POS) machines and other digital payment channels.

The financing solution addresses a long-standing challenge facing many businesses that generate strong daily sales but struggle to access credit due to traditional collateral requirements. Instead of relying on physical assets, Absa Merchant Financing uses merchants’ POS transaction history to assess borrowing capacity and determine financing eligibility.

According to the bank, the product transforms transaction data from being simply a record of past activity into a tool for unlocking future business opportunities by enabling merchants to access funding that reflects their actual business performance.

Speaking during the launch, Head of Products & Channels, Business Banking at Absa Bank Tanzania, Jane Kalumuna, said the new solution is intended to remove barriers that have historically limited access to finance for many growing businesses.

“For far too long, businesses with clear, demonstrable cashflow have found themselves excluded from financing simply because they lack traditional collateral. With Absa Merchant Financing, we are rewriting that story,” she said.

“We are recognising and rewarding real business performance, enabling our customers to access the funding they deserve based on how their businesses actually operate and grow.”

BENKI YA NMB YAIMARISHA UBIA NA SMZ KUSUKUMA UKUAJI ENDELEVU ZANZIBAR

Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mhe. Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, akipokea zawadi maalum kutoka kwa Meneja wa Biashara Zanzibar wa Benki ya NMB, Bi. Naima Said Shaame, wakati wa Mkutano wa Watendaji Wakuu na Wenyeviti wa Bodi wa Taasisi za Kizanzibari uliofanyika Golden Tulip Airport Hotel, Zanzibar. Kushoto ni Mkuu wa Idara ya Biashara za Serikali wa NMB, Bi. Vicky Bishubo. Zawadi hiyo ilitolewa kama ishara ya kuthamini uongozi wa Rais Dkt. Mwinyi katika kukuza uchumi wa Zanzibar na kuimarisha mazingira wezeshi kwa biashara na uwekezaji.

Zanzibar, 24 Mei 2026 – Benki ya NMB Bank Plc imesema itaendelea kuimarisha ushirikiano wake na Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar (SMZ) pamoja na taasisi zake katika kuboresha mifumo ya malipo, huduma za kidijitali, makusanyo ya mapato na suluhisho za kifedha zinazolenga kuongeza ufanisi wa huduma kwa wananchi na wawekezaji.

Kauli hiyo imetolewa wakati wa Mkutano wa Watendaji Wakuu na Wenyeviti wa Bodi wa Taasisi za Kizanzibari uliofanyika katika Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport kuanzia Mei 23 hadi 25, 2026.

Rais Mwinyi Ataka Mageuzi ya Kiutendaji

Akifungua mkutano huo, Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, aliwataka viongozi wa taasisi za umma kuharakisha mageuzi ya kiutendaji yatakayosaidia kuongeza tija, kupunguza utegemezi kwa Serikali Kuu na kuwezesha taasisi hizo kutoa gawio kwa Serikali.

Dkt. Mwinyi alisema maendeleo ya kiuchumi yanaweza kuongezeka kwa kasi zaidi kupitia ushirikiano madhubuti kati ya sekta ya umma na sekta binafsi, huku akitolea mfano mafanikio yanayoendelea kuonekana katika sekta ya benki nchini.

“Taasisi zetu zinapaswa kujifunza kutoka kwenye mifano mizuri ya sekta binafsi, hasa mabenki binafsi yanayoonyesha ufanisi, faida na mchango mkubwa wa gawio kwa Serikali,” alisema Dkt. Mwinyi.

NMB Yaona Zanzibar Kama Mshirika wa Kimkakati

Kwa upande wake, Mkuu wa Idara ya Biashara za Serikali wa NMB Bank Plc, Bi. Vicky Bishubo, alisema benki hiyo inaiona Zanzibar kama mshirika muhimu katika ajenda ya maendeleo endelevu kupitia sekta mbalimbali ikiwemo uwekezaji, uchumi wa buluu, utalii, biashara, teknolojia na huduma za kifedha.

EVOSHA EXPANDS FUEL NETWORK WITH NEW MBEZI STATION TO SERVE GROWING COMMUNITY

Ubungo District Commissioner, Hon. Albert Msando (centre), cuts a ribbon to officially inaugurate the Evosha Energies fuel station located at Mbezi Makabe junction in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The station is expected to provide a convenient fuel solution for motorists and residents in the area by bringing fuel services closer to the community, reducing travel time to fuel up, and easing daily transport and business activities. He is flanked by Evosha Energies Sales Director, Mr. Justin Shengelema.

DAR ES SALAAM, May 22, 2026 — Energy company Evosha Energies has expanded its fuel distribution network with the launch of a new service station at the Mbezi Makabe junction in Ubungo District, reinforcing efforts to improve access to fuel services in one of Dar es Salaam’s rapidly growing suburban areas.

The newly opened station was officially inaugurated over the weekend by the Ubungo District Commissioner, Hon. Albert Msando, who described the investment as a timely response to increasing fuel demand driven by urban expansion and rising transport activities within the district.

Speaking during the launch event, Msando said the station will improve accessibility to fuel services for motorists, bodaboda riders, and nearby residents, while also supporting economic activity in the surrounding communities.

“This investment is important because it brings essential services closer to the people and supports economic activities taking place in this rapidly developing area,” he said.

VODACOM M-PESA NA PAYPAL WASHIRIKIANA KUPANUA UPATIKANAJI WA MALIPO YA KIDIJITALI KIMATAIFA KWA WATANZANIA

Dar es Salaam, Mei 26, 2026 – Vodacom Tanzania kupitia huduma yake ya M-Pesa imetangaza ushirikiano mpya na PayPal utakaowezesha wateja nchini Tanzania kufanya miamala kwa urahisi kati ya akaunti zao za PayPal na pochi zao za M-Pesa kupitia M-Pesa Super App.

Hatua hiyo ni sehemu ya mkakati mpana wa M-Pesa wa kuimarisha huduma za malipo ya kimataifa na kupanua upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha za kidijitali kwa Watanzania wanaoshiriki katika biashara za mtandaoni, kazi za kujitegemea na uchumi wa kidijitali unaokua kwa kasi.

Mfumo Mpya wa Kuunganisha Akaunti za PayPal na M-Pesa

Kupitia huduma hiyo mpya, wateja wa M-Pesa watakaokidhi vigezo wataweza kuunganisha akaunti zao za PayPal moja kwa moja na akaunti zao za M-Pesa kupitia M-Pesa Super App. Mfumo huo utawezesha:

• Kuweka fedha kutoka M-Pesa kwenda PayPal
• Kutoa fedha kutoka PayPal kwenda M-Pesa
• Kufanya miamala ya kimataifa kwa urahisi na usalama zaidi

Huduma hiyo inalenga kurahisisha upatikanaji wa fedha kwa wafanyakazi wa kujitegemea (freelancers), watengeneza maudhui, wafanyabiashara wa mtandaoni pamoja na Watanzania wanaoshiriki katika shughuli za uchumi wa kidijitali wa kimataifa.

Mahitaji ya Malipo ya Kuvuka Mipaka Yaongezeka

Ushirikiano huu unakuja wakati mahitaji ya huduma za malipo ya kuvuka mipaka yanaendelea kuongezeka nchini Tanzania, hasa kwa wananchi wanaopokea malipo kutoka majukwaa ya kimataifa kupitia kazi za mtandaoni, biashara za kidijitali na huduma mbalimbali zinazolipwa kwa njia ya PayPal.

YAS RANKS AMONG AFRICA'S TOP 50 STRONGEST BRANDS, NAMED A 'BRAND TO WATCH' BY BRAND FINANCE

Hassan Jaber, CEO AXIAN Telecom.

25 May 2026 - Yas (owned by AXIAN Telecom), a leading pan-African telecommunications company, has been named a ‘Brand to Watch’ in the Brand Finance Africa 200 2026 report and has debuted in the index with a brand value of USD 277 million, ranking 61st overall and 43rd by brand strength with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 84.8 out of 100. The recognition marks another significant milestone in Yas’ emergence as one of Africa’s most compelling brand transformation stories, having first gained global recognition earlier this year in the Brand Finance Telecoms 150 2026.

Yas was created when AXIAN Telecom unified multiple market-leading brands across its operations in Madagascar, Comoros, Senegal, Togo, and Tanzania under a single pan-African identity, building a brand platform designed for scale. The transition was anchored in continuity – preserving the trust customers had built with each local brand, while creating a cohesive, future-ready proposition with the scale to compete across Africa.

Yas’ debut in the Brand Finance Africa 200 2026 ranking reflects the increasing continental resonance of the brand and underscores Yas’ continued investment in network expansion, digital innovation, and inclusive connectivity that help African communities unlock their digital potential across the continent.