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NMB KUWEZESHA MAKAMPUNI YA KOREA KUSINI YANAYOTEKELEZA MIRADI NCHINI

Benki ya NMB Plc imesisitiza kuendelea kutekeleza dhamira yake ya kuyawezesha makampuni kutoka Korea Kusini yenye nia ya kuwekeza hapa nchini, ikiwa ni sehemu ya jitihada zake za kuchangia ukuaji wa uchumi endelevu.

Kauli hiyo ilitolewa na Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Miamala Benki ya NMB Linda Teggisa wakati ya semina ya ‘2024 Korea – Tanzania Project Plaza’ iliyofadhiliwa na Benki ya NMB jijini Dar es Salaam na kukutanisha zaidi ya kampuni 100 jijini Dar es Salaam na mtandaoni.

"Dhamira yetu iliimarishwa zaidi baada ya kusaini Mkataba wa Makubaliano (MoU) na Shirika la Korea Kusini linalojihusisha na kufadhili miradi katika sekta ya ujenzi la Korea Finance for Construction (K-FINCO) miezi michache iliyopita. Kupitia ushirikiano huu, tunalenga kupanua masuluhisho yetu ya kifedha zaidi kwa kupitia ufadhili wa vifaa ili kusaidia utekelezaji wa miradi," alisema.

Teggisa aliongeza, "Tunatarajia kupanua wigo wetu kwa kutoa huduma zingine ikiwa ni pamoja na kutoa ufadhili wa mitaji, ufadhili wa mali na masuluhisho ya miamala ili kuongeza mnyororo mzima wa thamani wa miradi."

Alibainisha kuwa Benki ya NMB itaendelea kuwa mdau madhubuti katika ufadhili wa miradi ya kimlalati kupitia ubia na taasisi kubwa za fedha duniani huku akiipongeza kuipongeza Serikali ya awamu ya sita chini ya Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan kwa kuweka mazingira mazuri ya biashara.

“Mfumo imara kwa kiasi kikubwa umechangia ukuaji wa sekta ya benki na fedha katika miaka ya hivi karibuni. Sekta ya benki imeshuhudia ukuaji mkubwa katika utoaji wa mikopo kutoka shilingi trilioni 34.6 mwaka 2021 hadi kufikia shilingi trilioni 46 kwa mujibu wa ripoti,” alisema.

Alibainisha kuwa benki yake itaendelea kuchukua jukumu kuu katika kukuza ushirikishwaji wa kifedha kama sehemu ya juhudi za kuziba pengo kwa wasio na akaunti za benki.

Teggisa wakati wa hafla hiyo alipongeza uhusiano wa muda mrefu kati ya Tanzania na Korea Kusini na kuongeza kuwa uhusiano kati ya nchi hizo mbili umeendelea kukuza maendeleo.

Awali, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kituo cha Uwekezaji Tanzania (TIC), Gilead Teri wakati wa hafla hiyo rai kwa makampuni zaidi ya Korea Kusini kuja kuwekeza hapa nchini.

NMB COMMITTED TO FINANCING S. KOREAN FIRMS EXECUTING PROJECTS IN TANZANIA

NMB Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to financing South Korean companies with interest in investing in Tanzania, as part of its efforts to support sustainable economic growth.

The NMB Bank Head Transaction Banking, Linda Teggisa reaffirmed this during an interactive hybrid session sponsored by NMB Bank held in Dar es Salaam dubbed, “2024 Korea – Tanzania Project Plaza’ that brought together over 100 companies in Dar es Salaam and online.

“This is further cemented by a strategic partnership sealed between our bank and Korea Finance for Construction (K-FINCO) a few months back. Through this partnership, we aim to extend our financial solutions further in the form of trade finance facilities to support the execution of the projects,” said.

Teggisa added, “We expect to extend other services including capital financing, asset financing and transactional solutions to cover the entire value chain of the projects.”

She noted that NMB Bank will continue to be a strong player in project financing through partnerships with global financial institutions and commended the sixth phase Government for creating a conducive business environment.

“A very strong regulatory framework has helped push the growth of the banking and financial sector in recent years. The banking sector has seen a consistent growth in credit provisions from 34.6trn/- in 2021 to 46trn/- according to reports,” she said.

She noted that NMB Bank will continue playing a leading role in driving financial inclusion as part of efforts to bridge the no banked gap.

During the event, Teggisa commended the long-term relationship between Tanzania and South Korea adding that the ties between the two countries have continued to foster development.

Earlier, the Tanzania Investment Center (TIC) Executive Director, Gilead Teri during the event lured more South Korean firms to come and invest in Tanzania.

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BANDARI YA MTWARA KUSHUGHULIKIA SHEHENA YOTE YA KOROSHO

Mtwara: Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Bandari Tanzania (TPA) imetangaza kuwa Bandari ya Mtwara ipo tayari kushughulikia shehena yote ya korosho kwa ajili ya mauzo ya nje katika msimu wa sasa wa uuzaji.

Hii ni kufuatia agizo la Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan kwamba bandari hiyo itumike kama njia kuu ya kusafirisha korosho ghafi kutoka mikoa ya kusini mwa Tanzania kwenda katika masoko ya kimataifa. 

Akizungumza alipokuwa katika ziara yake mkoani Mtwara mnamo Septemba mwaka jana, Rais Samia alisisitiza kuwa usafirishaji wa korosho kupitia bandari nyingine unatakiwa upate kibali kutoka kwa Mkuu wa Mkoa. Akizingatia agizo hilo, Meneja wa Bandari ya Mtwara, Ferdinand Nyathi, alisema kuwa bandari hiyo sasa imeboreshwa na ipo tayari kushughulikia shehena yote ya korosho msimu huu.

“Msimu uliopita, baada ya agizo la Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan, tuliweza kusafirisha tani 253,000 za korosho na kushughulikia jumla ya meli 28. Mwaka huu, tumejiandaa zaidi kushughulikia mazao ya korosho. Kwa ufupi, tuko tayari kabisa,” alisema Bw Nyathi alipokuwa akizungumza na waandishi wa habari siku ya Ijumaa.

Maandalizi ya bandari yameimarishwa na upatikanaji wa vifaa vipya, ikiwa ni pamoja na kreni mbili za rununu, mashine ya kushughulikia makasha matupu, “reach stackers”, na Tag Boats za kisasa. Vifaa hivi vimeboresha kwa kiasi kikubwa uwezo wa kuhudumia makontena katika bandari hiyo.

“Vifaa hivi vipya vimetuwezesha kujiweka katika nafasi bora zaidi ya kusafirisha korosho zote ambazo Tanzania itauza nje msimu huu,” alisema Bw Nyathi kwa furaha. 

Kwa kuwa msimu wa mauzo ya korosho tayari umeshaanza, makontena takriban 3,700 yapo tayari katika Bandari ya Mtwara kushughulikia usafirishaji wa korosho. Bw Nyathi aliongeza kuwa, kwa ushirikiano na sekta binafsi ambayo inamiliki Maeneo ya Makontena ya Ndani (ICDs), bandari hiyo ina makontena mengine 800 ambayo yanaweza kutumika. Upakiaji wa korosho kwenye makontena unaendelea.

Maboresho haya katika Bandari ya Mtwara ni habari njema kwa wakulima wa korosho, ambao wameona ongezeko la bei katika minada ya karibuni. Kwa mfano, katika mnada wa kwanza uliofanyika tarehe 11 Oktoba, ulioandaliwa na Chama Kikuu cha Ushirika cha Tandahimba na Newala (Tanecu), tani za ujazo 3,857 za korosho ghafi ziliuzwa kwa bei kati ya Sh4,035 na Sh4,120 kwa kilo. Mnada wa pili uliofanyika tarehe 12 Oktoba, ulioandaliwa na Chama Kikuu cha Ushirika cha Lindi Mwamba (LMCU), uliuza tani za ujazo 6,435 kwa bei kati ya TZS 3,400 na Sh3,865 kwa kilo.

Ili kuvutia zaidi wauzaji nje, Bw. Nyathi alitangaza kuwa bandari hiyo imefuta gharama zote za kuhifadhi makasha yenye korosho kwa msimu mzima wa mauzo. 

“Hapo awali, kuhifadhi makasha ilikuwa bure kwa kipindi maalum, na baada ya hapo gharama za kuhifadhi zilianza kutozwa. Hata hivyo, kwa msimu huu, kuhifadhi ni bure kabisa kwa msimu mzima wa korosho,” alieleza.

Bw Nyathi alihakikisha pia kwamba usimamizi wa korosho hautaathiri shughuli nyingine za mizigo katika bandari hiyo, ikiwemo bidhaa kama mkaa na saruji. “Tunatarajia meli tatu zaidi kufika bandarini wiki hii, zikiwa na makontena zaidi,” alisema.

Alisisitiza kuwa Bandari ya Mtwara ipo katika eneo muhimu kijiografia kwa wateja wa TPA katika mikoa ya kusini na nchi jirani, akibainisha kuwa maboresho hayo yamewezeshwa na uwekezaji mkubwa wa serikali katika miezi ya karibuni.

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MTANZANIA ACHAGULIWA KUWA MKURUGENZI MTENDAJI BENKI YA DUNIA

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu (Mb) (kulia), akimpongeza Dkt. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, kwa kuchaguliwa na Benki ya Dunia kuwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji mpya wa Benki hiyo atakayesimamia Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika, inayojumuisha nchi 22 ikiwemo Tanzania, nafasi ambayo Tanzania imewahi kuihudumu miaka 54 iliyopita kupitia kwa Mtanzania mwingine, Bw. Christopher Kahangi, kati ya mwaka 1968 – 1970. Tukio hilo limetangazwa wakati wa Mkutano Mkuu wa Mwaka wa Benki ya Dunia wa Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika, uliofanyika wakati wa Mikutano ya Mwaka ya Shirika la Fedha la Kimataifa - IMF na Benki ya Dunia inayofanyika Jijini Washington D.C, nchini Marekani.

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu (Mb) (katikati), akiwa na Viongozi wengine, Waziri wa Fedha wa DRC- Congo, Mhe. Nicolas Kazadi (wa tatu kulia), Waziri wa Fedha na Mipango-Zanzibar, Dkt. Saada Mkuya Salum (wa tatu kushoto, Balozi wa Tanzania-Marekani, Mhe. Dkt. Elsie Kanza (kushoto), Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Fedha- Dkt. Natu El-maamry Mwamba (wa pili kulia), Mkurugenzi Mtendaji anayesimamia Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika, aliyemaliza muda wake, Dkt. Floribert Ngaruko (kulia) akiwa katika picha na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji Mpya wa Kundi hilo la Kanda namba Moja ya Afrika ya Benki ya Dunia kutoka Tanzania, Dkt. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe (wa pili kushoto), baada ya kutangazwa rasmi katika Mkutano wa Mwaka wa Kanda hiyo kushika wadhifa huo, Jijini Washington D.C, nchini Marekani.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji Mpya wa Kundi la Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika ya Benki ya Dunia kutoka Tanzania, Dkt. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe (katikati) akiwa katika Mkutano wa Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika, uliomuidhinisha kushika wadhifa huo mkubwa, uliofanyika makao Makuu ya Benki ya Dunia, Jijini washington D.C, nchini Marekani. Kulia ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji anayesimamia Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika, aliyemaliza muda wake, Dkt. Floribert Ngaruko na kushoto ni Waziri wa Fedha wa DRC-Congo, Mhe. Nicolas Kazadi.

Na Benny Mwaipaja, Washington D.C.

Benki ya Dunia, imemchagua Mtanzania, Dkt. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, kuwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji mpya wa Benki hiyo atakayesimamia Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika inayojumuisha nchi 22 ikiwemo Tanzania, nafasi ambayo Tanzania imewahi kuihudumu miaka 54 iliyopita.

Uamuzi wa Dkt. Kibwe kuikwaa nafasi hiyo nyeti katika Taasisi hiyo kubwa ya Fedha Duniani, umetangazwa katika Mkutano wa Mwaka wa Kundi la Kwanza la Nchi za Afrika wa Benki ya Dunia, uliofanyika Jijini Washington D.C, nchini Marekani ambapo Mikutano ya Mwaka ya Shirika la Fedha Duniani IMF na Benki ya Dunia inafanyika.

Kabla ya kuchaguliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji mpya wa Benki hiyo atakayesimamia Kanda Namba Moja ya Afrika, Dkt. Kibwe alihudumu katika Ofisi hiyo ya Bodi kama Naibu Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, Mshauri na Mshauri Mwandamizi kwa zaidi ya miaka saba, tangu mwaka 2017.

Akizungumza Jijini Washington D.C, baada ya kutangazwa kuchukua nafasi hiyo, Dkt. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe amesema kuwa ataitumia nafasi hiyo kusimamia uendeshaji wa Benki na Taasisi zake Pamoja na kutetea Maslahi ya nchi katika Bodi ya Wakurugenzi ya Benki ya Dunia pamoja na maslahi ya Kanda ya Afrika anayoisimamia ili kukuza maendeleo na uchumi wa nchi hizo.

NMB, IFC & MASTERCARD PARTNER TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL ACCESS FOR WOMEN IN TANZANIA

Washington, D.C.

United States of America

NMB Bank Plc has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Mastercard to launch the "Banking on Women Advisory Project." This initiative aims to enhance their existing Jasiri Proposition to better attract, retain, and grow women-led businesses in Tanzania.

The three institutions signed the agreement on Thursday, October 24, 2024, during the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Group 2024 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC. NMB Bank’s delegation was led by Chief Financial Officer Juma Kimori, accompanied by Treasurer, Aziz Chacha and Senior Manager of Products, Beatrice Mwambije.

Current data from Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT) shows that only 22% of Tanzanians utilize commercial banking services. When viewed through a gender lens, that number drops to just 15%. The challenges are even more pronounced in rural areas and among non-formalized businesses. As the largest commercial bank in Tanzania, NMB Bank Plc recognizes the urgent need to address this situation.

This four-year project aims to develop a comprehensive customer value proposition that addresses both the financial and non-financial needs of women and women-led enterprises, whether in urban or rural settings. By leveraging primary customer research and non-traditional data sources, NMB Bank will create tailored solutions that effectively respond to the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

Additionally, the project will focus on capacity building for NMB staff, enhancing sales and service models while promoting financial literacy and access for their customers.

NMB Bank Plc believes every woman in Tanzania deserves access to the financial tools necessary for success. Gender equity and economic empowerment are at the forefront of their strategic priorities. This partnership represents a crucial step in their gender inclusion strategy, reinforcing their commitment to addressing the unique financial challenges women face.

NMB, IFC NA MASTERCARD WAINGIA MAKUBALIANO KUBORESHA UPATIKANAJI WA HUDUMA ZA KIFEDHA KWA WANAWAKE NCHINI

Washington, DC, Marekani

Benki ya NMB imesaini makubaliano na Shirika la Kimataifa la Fedha (IFC) na Mastercard kuzindua Mradi wa Ushauri wa “Banking on Women Advisory Project," ambao unalenga kuboresha masuluhisho ya kifedha kwa wanawake nchini Tanzania.

Makubaliano hayo yamesainiwa siku ya Alhamisi, tarehe 24 Oktoba 2024, katika Mkutano wa Mwaka wa Shirika la IFC na Benki ya Dunia unaofanyika Washington, DC, Marekani. Ujumbe wa benki ya NMB katika hafla hii ya utiaji saini uliongozwa na Afisa Mkuu wa Fedha, Juma Kimori aliembatana na Mhazini, Aziz Chacha na Meneja Mwandamizi wa Bidhaa, Beatrice Mwambije.

Mradi huu wa miaka minne unalenga kuja na masuluhisho ya kifedha yanayokidhi mahitaji ya wanawake au biashara zinazomilikiwa na wanawake nchini ikiwemo huduma mahsusi, mikopo nafuu na elimu ya kifedha.

Kupitia makubaliano haya, wafanyakazi wa Benki ya NMB pia watapatiwa mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo ili kuendelea kubaini fursa za kubuni masuluhisho zaidi yanayozingatia mahitaji ya kifedha na yasiyo ya kifedha ya wanawake nchini ili kuimarisha mchango wa kundi hili katika ustawi wa jamii na uchumi wa Taifa.

Ushirikiano huu ni hatua muhimu katika mkakati wa benki ya NMB katika ujumuishwaji wa kifedha wa Watanzania, kupitia kampeni yao ya “Sisi ni Huduma #tumekupata”.

BENKI YA DCB YAJA NA MIKOPO YA PIKIPIKI NA BAJAJI YENYE MASHARTI NAFUU

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Temeke, Bw. Abdallah Mtinika (katikati) akikata utepe kuzindua rasmi mikopo ya bajaji na bodaboda inayotolewa na Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, ikiwahusisha Wanachama wa Chama cha Madereva na Wamiliki wa Pikipiki Dar es Salaam (CMPD), katika hafla iliyofanyika Mbagala, Temeke, Dar es Salaam. Kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa benki hiyo, Bw. Ramadhan Mganga.

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Temeke, Bw. Abdallah Mtinika (wa pili kulia) akikabidhi funguo ya pikipiki aina ya TVS 125 kwa Dereva wa Bodaboda, Pascal Fungo (wa pili kushoto) baada ya kupata mkopo kutoka Benki ya Biashara ya DCB mara baada ya uzinduzi rasmi wa mikopo ya boda boda na bajaji ya benki hiyo, katika hafla iliyofanyika Mbagala, Temeke, Dar es Salaam. Kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa benki hiyo, Bw. Ramadhan Mganga.

Mkurugenzi wa Tehama na Uendeshaji wa Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, Bw. Leonard katamba (wa pili kushoto) na Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Madereva na Wamiliki wa Pikipiki Dar es Salaam (CMPD), Bw. Michael Massawe wakipiga picha baada ya kusaini mkataba wa ushirikiano, muda mfupi baada ya uzinduzi rasmi wa mikopo ya bajaji na bodaboda inayotolewa na benki hiyo, Mbagala, Temeke, Dar es Salaam. Kutoka kushoto ni Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Temeke, Bw. Abdallah Mtinika na Meneja wa Mikopo ya Wajasiriamali Wadogowadogo, Bi. Sheila Nicas Banzi.

Mwanachama wa Chama cha Madereva na Wamiliki wa Pikipiki Dar es Salaam (CMPD), Bw. Pascal Fungo, akimpakia Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Temeke, Bw. Abdallah Mtinika kwenye bodaboda aliyoipapata kwa mkopo kutoka Benki ya DCB, muda mfupi mara baada ya uzinduzi rasmi wa mikopo ya bajaji na bodaboda ya benki hiyo, katika hafla iliyofanyika Mbagala, Temeke, Dar es Salaam.

Mstahiki Meya wa Manispaa ya Temeke, Bw. Abdallah Mtinika akisindikizwa na wanachama wa Chama cha Madereva na Wamiliki wa Pikipiki Dar es Salaam (CMPD) baada ya kuzindua rasmi mikopo ya bajaji na bodaboda ya Benki ya Biashara ya DCB, Mbagala, Temeke, Dar es Salaam.

Benki ya Biashara ya DCB imezindua mikopo ya boda boda na bajaji yenye masharti nafuu, ikiwa na lengo la kuwaondolea adha na usumbufu vijana wanaojishughulisha na biashara ya usafiri wa boda boda wanayoipata kutoka baadhi ya watu wanaotoa mikopo yenye masharti magumu maarufu kama ‘mikopo umiza ama kausha damu’.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mbagala, Temeke, jijini Dar es Salaam leo, Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa DCB, Bw. Ramadhan Mganga akimwakilisha Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wake Bw. Sabasaba Moshingi alisema, mikopo hiyo huwafanya vijana wakiiishi kwa hofu na mashaka na kijikuta muda wote wakiendesha pikipiki bila tahadhari hivyo kuhatarisha usalama wao na abiria zao.

“Mtu anakupa pikipiki anakupa marejesho ya zaidi ya miezi 14, unatoa elfu 12 kwa siku, unajikuta umelipa zaidi ya shs milioni 4.5 kwa pikipiki moja, sasa sisi DCB tukasema haiwezekani vijana hawa wa kitanzania waishi kwa hofu na maumivu.

ADVANCING FINANCIAL SERVICES THROUGH INNOVATIVE LENDING SOLUTIONS

CEO of Tausi Africa Technologies, Derick Kazimoto (left) and CEO of Creditinfo Tanzania, Edwin Urasa during the launch.

Dar es Salaam, October 24, 2024: Tausi Africa has officially launched Manka, an AI-powered financial analytics platform designed to improve credit assessments in Tanzania’s informal economy. The platform analyzes both bank and mobile money statements, enabling financial service providers to make faster and more accurate lending decisions. By reducing credit assessment times from approximately 3 hours per customer to under 2 minutes, Manka aims to enhance efficiency within the financial sector and support financial inclusion.

The launch event took place on October 24, 2024, at the Hyatt Hotel in Dar es Salaam, bringing together stakeholders from across the banking and financial sectors to discuss the platform's potential impact on lending practices.

Eric Massinda, CEO of the Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT), delivered the keynote address at the event, stating, "Manka represents a significant advancement in Tanzania's financial landscape. By leveraging alternative data and technology, the platform addresses key challenges in lending, particularly in underserved sectors. 

Manka's ability to streamline credit risk assessments will not only improve access to finance but will also drive more inclusive economic growth and give the customers the power over their data. As Tanzania continues to embrace open finance, solutions like Manka are critical to ensuring that financial institutions can better serve their customers and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)."

At the launch, Tausi Africa also announced its partnership with Creditinfo Tanzania to expand the reach and impact of Manka within the financial sector. This collaboration enables both companies to offer Manka’s advanced credit analytics capabilities to a broader range of financial service providers, empowering them to serve their customers with improved financial insights and solutions. The partnership represents a shared commitment to enhancing financial services and supporting economic growth in Tanzania.