Stanbic Bank Tanzania Executive Director and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Thomas Bisonga (right) hands over a trophy to CGC team captain, Harry Zhang after his team emerged the first runner up in the seventh edition of Chinese Constructors Association (Tanzania) basketball tournament in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.
Speaking shortly after the final match held in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, Stanbic Bank Executive Director and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Thomas Bisonga said: “As a strategic trade partner for the Chinese businesses in Tanzania and across the African continent, we decided to sponsor the week-long tournament in a move to create more avenues for the bank and its clients from the Chinese community to meet, network and establish sustainable relationships.”
Bisonga said Stanbic Bank aims at creating a long-term relationship with the Chinese community that goes beyond banking.
He affirmed that Stanbic Bank has been a part of the Chinese Community through its long-standing relationship with the world’s biggest lender, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) that spans a decade.
“We are a valued partner to our clients in realizing their opportunities and managing their risks. We connect our Chinese clients to opportunities across Africa and beyond through our proven experience in emerging markets, local insight and our on-the ground presence in 20 countries in Africa”, he added.
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Tanzania’s basketball team defended the tournament’s trophy by beating China Geology Corporation (CGC) 63-42 in the final that attracted spectators from various parts of the city.
Chinese Embassy Chief Economic and Commercial Representative, Counselor Lin Zhiyong congratulated the winning team and thanked organizers and Stanbic Bank Tanzania for sponsoring the annual event.
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